Hot tubs really are amazing. They’re relaxing, the perfect thing to have for a social occasion and are great to use all year round. However, you might not know that using a hot tub actually has a few health benefits. So, whether you already have a tub and are wanting to find out even more great things about them or you need just a little bit more convincing that you should purchase one, read on to find how a hot tub can benefit your health.
Decrease Stress
Stress increases our chances of getting heart disease, asthma, diabetes and lots more and in today’s world, it’s super common. However, relaxing in a hot tub has been proven to rapidly reduce a person’s stress levels – making them feel more at ease and calm as they unwind in the warm water. This makes the person less likely of developing serious health conditions, as well as giving them a place to go to relax and de-stress after a hard day, or just when life becomes a bit too much!
Helps with Arthritis Pain
Suffering from arthritis can be extremely painful. The Arthritis Research Campaign actually recommends that sufferers soak and relax in a hot tub so that their arthritic joints can be soothed. A hot tub will target the joints and apply heat to them, which helps to ease pain and relax and tension that can be felt in arthritic joints. Therefore, if you do suffer from arthritis pains, we definitely recommend that you invest in a hot tub to help you tackle the pain.
Lowers Blood Pressure
Recent studies have highlighted that soaking in a hot tub for 30 minutes a day can lower people’s blood pressure! Although it can’t cure it completely and doctor’s advice and medication should always be the first port of call – it has been proven that hot tubs can help lower blood pressure. If you’re wondering how it works, when you soak in a hot tub you heat rate and circulation actually mimics how it would work during an exercise routine and this combined with the heat can lower blood pressure!
Helps You Sleep
It’s been noted that around 16 million British people suffer from insomnia. Hot tubs create the perfect and calming environment for sleep, as they’re warm and relaxing. As a result, it can be nice for the person who is relaxing to unwind and destress (essentially clear their mind) and then get a good night’s sleep. Relaxing in a hot tub before bed has been proven to help you sleep deeper as your body starts to cool down and your muscles and body are already relaxed!
Happiness
Having a hot tub gives you the perfect place to escape to after a bad day – especially when you’re feeling a little low. Being outside (but still nice and warm!) and surrounded by your loved ones, or even just relaxing on your own can massively boost your mood. It’s that feeling of no matter how awful you’re feeling or how bad your day is going; you know your hot tub is waiting for you to sink into at home!
Fresh Air
Not getting enough fresh air and being one with nature is something a lot of us struggle with. We’re all busy and when we get home, especially during the winter, going back outside can feel like the last thing we want to do. However, when there’s a hot tub involved, the feeling is very different! When you own a hot tub, being outside and breathing in the fresh air sounds enjoyable and fun and therefore, will definitely encourage you to go outside more often!
Socialise
Hot tubs are the perfect place to socialise with friends or family. It provides the perfect excuse to get all of your loved ones round to catch up and have lots of fun, which increases our overall happiness! They’re both great in summer to use when you’re cooking a barbecue and in winter to keep warm whilst still enjoying the outdoors.
