The St. Petersburg Atlantic pool network, the reviews of which are rather controversial, has been operating in the city since 2007. The company positions itself as a technological leader in its field. It offers visitors a wide range of services designed for children and adults, as well as mutually beneficial conditions for cooperation, a loyal contractual system, promotions and special offers.
About company
The mission of the Atlantic pools (SPB), according to the creators, is a healthy activity that prolongs a person’s life, therefore, conditions are created for popularizing swimming and attracting various age groups of the population to a healthy lifestyle.
The production base of the complex is created in accordance with technical standards and customer expectations and is characterized by:
- Excellent water quality, which is guaranteed by the latest pool cleaning system.
- A significant area of ​​the water surface, providing free swimming.
- A comfortable stay in spacious, warm and well-lit rooms with all necessary equipment.
- The best sports simulators and equipment.
- Ensuring the safety of visitors.
New service format
The work of the Atlantic pools is organized in a special way. Each sports complex is equipped with three bowls of pools, which simultaneously provide services for different age groups. Thanks to the separate specialization of the bowls, optimal conditions are available for each group of customers (pool depth, water and air temperature). In addition to basic water treatments, visitors can enjoy fitness programs and wellness facilities at the beauty and health center.
The service provider has developed service products taking into account the needs and capabilities of all categories of the population, namely:
- The visit time, frequency and frequency do not matter - you can come to the pool with a subscription outside the established schedule.
- The work of the staff is organized in such a way as to satisfy the requests and expectations of visitors.
- The pricing policy of the company is developed taking into account the difference in incomes of the population. Low-income groups (children, retirees, students, veterans, disabled people) are offered social rates. Residents who survived the siege of Leningrad, and WWII veterans can visit the pools for free.
- Close cooperation is ongoing with the district administrations on the issue of holding competitions. Atlantic Pools provide their services for these purposes to low-income categories of citizens and people with disabilities for free.
- For the maintenance and repair of one complex, 3 weeks per year are allotted. For this period, the existing subscription is valid in the rest of the Atlantic basins.
Network coordinates and buying season tickets
Only six sports and recreation complexes are included in the Atlantic pool network. The schedule of each of them is updated weekly on the official website of the company. Centers operate daily from 6-30 to 22-30 without days off.
To purchase a subscription to the pool, you need to go to the Atlantic website and choose your favorite option from a wide range of age and target programs, focusing on the appropriate training time indicated in the schedule. Next, you need to pay by credit card and wait for the employee to call, who will confirm the payment and provide advice on visiting the sports and fitness center.
Addresses of the Atlantic pools:
- Bucharest street, house 22, building 4-a (landmark - metro station “Bucharest”).
- Prospect Obukhovskaya defense, house 301-a (metro station "Fisherman").
- 5 Peredovikov Street (metro station Ladozhskaya).
- The road to Turukhtanny Islands, Building 6, Building 2 (metro station Avtovo).
- 79 Petergofskoye Shosse, building 2 (metro station “Veteran Avenue”).
- Ulitsa Narodnaya, building 3, building 2 (metro station “Lomonosovskaya”).
Pool Infrastructure
In each of the six sports complexes there are three swimming pools:
- sports - 25 m long and 2.5 m deep, divided into 12 tracks (water t +28 ° , air t +29 ° );
- Wellness –7.5 m wide, 12.5 m long and 1.25 m deep (water t +32 ° , air t +33 ° );
- children’s - 7.5 m, 12.5 m and 0.6 m, respectively (water t +30 ° , air t +32 ° ).
All materials used in the construction and equipment of the centers of the Atlantic network are environmentally friendly. The safety of visitors is constantly monitored by professional lifeguards. For each zone, 2 changing rooms are provided.
In addition, all Atlantic pools, subscription to which can be purchased on the official website of the network, are equipped with:
- effective filtration system;
- automatic water treatment system;
- non-slip bypass paths;
- underfloor heating around the pool and in changing areas;
- effective and safe way to disinfect water;
- safe stairs to the bowls of the pools;
- modern sports equipment.
Sports and fitness area
Class schedule in the pool "Atlantic" in addition to swimming training includes various programs of the fitness center, presented:
- a gym;
- cardiomyopathy;
- group room;
- Body & Mind;
- spinning studio;
- children's fitness studio.
To improve the healing effect of swimming or just to relax and rest at the pools, beauty and health centers operate. Visitors are offered various types of massage, Sharko shower, underwater shower massage, popular cosmetology services.
Sports programs
The schedule of the Atlantic pools is pleasing in its diversity. Here, any visitor can find something to their taste and strength.
To teach children to swim, the center has developed a three-stage program “Cross the Atlantic”, which is designed for the age category from 5 to 11 years. These are group classes (15 people), held several times a week. At the first stage, children are introduced to water, taught to breathe correctly, to perform preparatory exercises for the development of various swimming styles. Classes are diluted with free games on the water. The second stage, in addition to training breathing exercises and playing games, includes training and improving the method of "Crawl on the chest." At the third stage of training, children master such swimming styles as Brass and Dolphin.
For teenagers 11-14 years old, the program “Conquerors of the Atlantic”, designed to improve the technique of swimming and achieve high results. It consists of:
- improving all swimming styles;
- learning the techniques of turns, starts;
- participation in competitions;
- studying the technical and tactical foundations of water polo;
- gaming practice - water polo;
- free swimming.
In the Atlantic basin, recruitment is carried out in groups for training in synchronized swimming, water polo, and triathlon. There are personal trainings for children.
In addition to swimming, customers can engage in other sports programs, for example:
- Cycle - group aerobic cycling under the modern rhythmic musical accompaniment.
- Boxing aimed at practicing shock equipment, work on the paws and general physical training.
- Mixed martial arts, combining various techniques, schools and martial arts.
- Taekwondo ITF - a powerful and effective means of self-defense without the use of weapons.
Wellness treatments
In reviews of the Atlantic pools, users often note a large selection of wellness areas related to swimming and gymnastics.
If the visitor prefers water activities, he can choose one of the following programs:
- "Water aerobics" - suitable for any age and degree of training. It is recommended even for diseases prohibiting power loads (osteochondrosis, varicose veins, pregnancy).
- "Earlier swimming" is a great way to develop natural reflexes in infants. In Berslight classes, mother’s crumbs learn to control breathing, swim and dive.
- "Expectant mother" - the program is designed to maintain the shape of a pregnant woman and prepare the body for the upcoming birth.
- “Expectant Mother Plus” - it includes additional Berslight aqua yoga techniques.
- Improving aquatic physical education - helps to strengthen the child’s muscular system, form a beautiful posture, a slim figure, good flexibility, improve coordination of movements.
- "Healthy back" - created for the prevention of osteochondrosis and herniated discs.
- “Healthy heart” - specially-designed exercises help strengthen the cardiovascular system, improve blood circulation and the state of blood vessels, and normalize blood pressure.
In addition to swimming programs, visitors are offered a wide selection of sports and gymnastic exercises: SuperSculpt, Pilates, health gymnastics, stretching, step aerobics, zumba, yoga and others.
Beauty recipes
For those who want to reward themselves after hard training or just relax after a hard day's work, the Beauty and Health Center operates in the Atlantic, offering its visitors a number of relaxing and cosmetic procedures:
- Various types of massage (classic, anti-cellulite, honey, underwater shower massage, facial).
- The hydrotherapy procedure “Sharko Douche” is indicated for combating stress and cellulite, improving blood circulation and lymph circulation, increasing skin and muscle tone, improving the immune system and normalizing weight.
- Circular douche - improves oxygen metabolism, blood circulation and relieves nervous tension.
- Body peeling and body wrap - procedures for cleansing, toning, firming the skin and removing toxins.
- Facial cleansing and masks by type of skin, providing a cleansing, tonic and anti-aging effect.
- Services of a sunbed, depilation, correction of eyebrows and eyelashes.
Impressions of visitors
Despite the large areas, developed infrastructure and modern equipment, the Atlantika pools receive quite conflicting reviews from customers. So, of the advantages of these sports and fitness centers, users note:
- great modern pools with lots of lanes;
- long working time;
- the presence of a sauna, cafe, playroom for children;
- comfortable environment, including for young children;
- a wide variety of training programs;
- professional coaching staff.
However, along with the positive aspects of the visitors, many are not satisfied:
- the inability to reissue a subscription or postpone classes missed due to the illness of the child;
- poor cleaning in the locker rooms;
- boorish or indifferent behavior of staff;
- insufficient parking spaces.
Employee Reviews
About the Atlantic pools, there are many reviews from former employees. They positively characterize their place of work for:
- the opportunity to work in a young team;
- free use of the pool and gym;
- career and personal growth;
- full social security.
On the issue of wages, the reviews are mixed, probably due to their subjectivity. Some employees talk about timely and decent remuneration and bonuses for good results, others complain that real income turned out to be much less than declared and was paid with a delay.
In addition, former Atlantic employees point to:
- non-transparency of working and payment conditions during registration;
- lack of free food;
- the inability to leave on sick leave if there is no replacement;
- deception and lack of professionalism of managers;
- greater staff turnover.
Conclusion
Undoubtedly, swimming is very good for health and strengthening immunity. It is also a great leisure option, especially when pool activities are combined with relaxing wellness treatments. All these are ready to provide their customers with Atlantic pools. Feedback from users who have been there before will help you navigate the selection of training programs and take into account possible nuances and shortcomings of the staff.