What are the main health benefits of a hot tub?
You may think a hot tub is primarily for relaxation. The health benefits go way beyond just relaxing your body though. Take a look at the 5 main health benefits of a hot tub.
What does soaking in a hot tub do to your body?
Warm water has many positive effects on the body:
- Bathing in warm water widens your blood vessels to increase circulation.
- Oxygenated blood helps you to breathe deeper and slower.
- Warm water helps to reduce swelling and tightness in your muscles.
- Water acts as a natural buoyancy aid taking the weight off your body, aiding relaxation.
What are the health benefits of a hot tub?
1. Stress relief and relaxation
Hot tubs provide exceptional stress relief. Soaking in the bubbling warm water allows you to truly relax away the day and alleviate any tension in muscles or joints. Hot tub bathing also allows you to completely disconnect from the world of technology, the news or work. The calming sound of bubbling water creates a meditative setting to encourage mindfulness to help reduce anxiety.
2. Enjoy better sleep quality
In addition to providing relaxation, bathing in warm water changes your core body temperature. When you are immersed in warm water your body temperature rises. When you jump out, your body starts cooling off, so you head to bed with a lower overall body temperature. The drop in body temperature helps signal your circadian rhythm that it’s time to sleep. For the full effect, try having a dip at least one hour before bed. Bathing not only helps you get to sleep but helps you to stay in a deeper sleep, so you wake up feeling more refreshed. Add a hot tub to your bedtime routine to signal to your body that it’s time to wind down and create some positive sleep habits.
3. Relieve sore muscles, aches and pains
The warm water and targeted massage jets can aid swifter recovery after exercise or injury. Immersion in water helps relax muscles and reduces inflammation. The massage jets in a Hydropool hot tub target certain key areas of the body to give you a well-rounded massage whatever size of hot tub you choose.
4. Therapy for medical conditions
Using a hot tub provides relief from many medical conditions:
Rheumatoid arthritis
Bathing in warm water offers temporary relief for those suffering from arthritis. Water helps dilate blood vessels to improve oxygenated blood flow helping to reduce inflammation in swollen joints and relieve pressure on nerves. It can also improve the range of motion in joints.
Diabetes
A 30 minute daily soak can help improve insulin sensitivity which lowers your blood sugar level.
Regulates blood pressure
Warm water dilates blood vessels helping the blood flow easily around the body, reducing the risk of heart attack or stroke.
Fibromyalgia
In addition to aiding a restful nights sleep and reducing stress, a hot tub can also help reduce inflammation in muscles and improve blood circulation which helps ease tension and stiffness.
Headaches and Migraines
Warm water immersion reduces overall tension to provide natural relief from headaches.
Provide a Workout
Bathing in warm water increases your heart rate resulting in improved blood flow and can even stimulate the equivalent of a light exercise session!
5. Quality Time Together
Hot tubs are a sociable area by nature and promote social interaction. You can catch up with the kids, away from the distraction of the TV or devices, splash about with little ones or chat and laugh together with friends and family allowing you to strengthen relationships and bonds for a happier you!
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If you would like to start reaping the benefits of owning a hot tub, take a look at our Serenity and Self-Cleaning tubs for more information.
