A unique and effective way to turn a small swimming pool into a true workout venue, the iGarden Swim Jet X Pro 10 is setup and operation are extremely easy. Plenty of battery life (at least with the top-end unit). Fun for kids!

While it's undoubtedly expensive, and equipment is extremely heavy and bulky; long-term storage may raise a question, this device flips the script by creating an artificial current in the pool for you to swim against.

The system comes in two pieces - the 31-pound jet unit, a massive water pump that you lower into the water at the edge of the pool, and the battery pack. Three different battery sizes are available, each one offering more wattage and power than the last. I received the top-level battery, denoted the X Pro 10, which provides a maximum running time of 10 hours—albeit on the device’s slowest setting.

The only real setup required is adjusting the height of the jet in the water to create either smoother and more stable current or a bold surface spray. Operational wise, it's simple - choose your power level, set the timer if you wish, and get swimming. While the unit can theoretically turn out 10 hours of life on its slowest mode, it soon becomes evident that higher modes chew up a lot more battery.

As for the workout, it's legit. My wife found power level 3 to be the sweet spot for creating the perfect amount of resistance for vigorous swimming, though more leisurely swimmers might get by with level 2. In the water, you quickly discover how the current level drops off the farther you get from the jet.