The health benefits of soaking in a hot tub

When you come home from a long, hard day at work, there is nothing better than soaking in your hot tub. Asides from being a fantastic place to relax and socialise, there can be a range of health benefits to soaking in a hot tub.

The possible benefits of using a hot tub vary from person to person. The benefits will depend on your age, your existing health conditions, and your lifestyle.

Stress relief

One of the most obvious benefits of soaking in a hot tub is how it can relax you, both physically and emotionally. Warm water has soothing effects and can help ease tension. The massaging action of the home spa's hydrotherapy jets screw in and out with ease, helping you control the action.

The soothing combination of the warm water and massaging action may help relieve physical, emotional, and mental stress. Enjoy total relaxation in your home spa with the ergonomic seating and recliner lounges in our hot tubs, contoured for the perfect fit. These seats will support your body while also stopping you from floating.

In a world that is very busy and stressful, being able to escape the hustle and bustle of life can be hugely important. At the end of a long day at work, a difficult gym day or parenting, you can use your hot tub to unwind, relax and destress.

Muscle relaxation

The hot water and massaging jets can be a fantastic way to help relax and soothe tight, tense muscles. This can potentially help ease aches and pains. Many people recommend soaking in a hot tub before exercising to minimise the risk of injury.

Improved sleep

According to research, soaking in a relaxing tub of hot water can help improve your sleep. Some studies have found that soaking in hot baths can promote deeper and more restful sleep in adults. Your body temperature is thought to drop slightly at night, which can be the reason some people stay awake longer. Just a half an hour soak can help your body relax, improving sleep.

Pain relief

Soaking in a hot tub may relieve some pain because it relaxes tense muscles, joints, and tendons. The stiffness and inflammation caused by arthritis can be eased by the hot water and massaging actions.

Because water and ergonomic seating can take the weight off joints, it can also help improve flexibility and the range of motion. For the same reasons hot water helps reduce arthritis pain, it also helps with fibromyalgia pains. A soak in a hot tub increases the blood flow to stiff joints and tight muscles, loosening the tension that causes pain.

Soaking in a hot tub has also been shown to be a hugely effective help for even the harshest of headaches. This is because hot tubs can relax muscles and induce sleep, alleviating tension headaches. For even more relief, put a cold towel on the back of your neck while soaking in the hot water.

Managing Diabetes And Heart Disease

Studies have discovered that hot tubs can have a similar effect on insulin sensitivity and blood pressure as exercise training. Installing a hot tub can be a promising and inexpensive tool for treating diabetes and obesity.

While a soak in a hot tub certainly shouldn’t be used as a replacement for exercise, diet and medical treatment when it comes to managing type-2 diabetes or heart disease, it’s a fantastic way to regulate blood sugar levels and heart rate.

Improved cardiovascular health

Soaking in a hot tub can raise your heart rate and lower your blood pressure. Studies have found that hot water immersion have positive effects on both blood pressure and vascular function.

Submerging in hot water can help reduce cardiovascular risk and mortality, especially among people with limited ability to exercise. Soaking for just 10 minutes can help lower blood pressure and is safe for people being treated with heart conditions.

Burns Calories

A daily soak in your hot tub can help you lose weight and burn calories. Regularly submerging yourself in water for 15 to 20 minutes a day can help you burn calories. To enjoy the full effect of this, it needs to be done in conjunction with a weight loss plan. Soaking in the tub can enhance the effects of dieting and exercise, helping you meet your weight loss goals.

Beauty Benefits

Hot water and steam have long been a popular treatment for the skin. It opens up the pores and cleans them naturally, washing away any impurities. Soaking in hot water can make a person sweat, which is detoxing, and can increase your circulation.

Be mindful of chorine, which is not good for your hair, but improving your circulation can stimulate hair growth. Increasing blood flow will help the blood reach the hair follicles, rejuvenating them.

We make installing a hot tub easier. For more information about the benefits of our hot tubs, you can give our friendly team a call on 01252 418 541 or send an email to info@jewelhottubs.co.uk!