Post Workout Hot Tub Benefits Part 2

Part two of a series on post workout benefits of using a hot tub explores the effect of improved circulation on the body.

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Health and Well-Being:  Improved Circulation Vs. a Sedentary Lifestyle

Improved circulation is one of the many health benefits of using a hot tub.  It is imperative for a long and healthy life to be physically active and improve your circulation.  A sedentary lifestyle on the other hand is a slow spiral towards poor health, unhappiness and health problems such as obesity, stiffness, and lack of circulation.

In our last article, we covered some of the benefits of improved circulation, but here are some surprising ones.  First off, if your circulation is good, did you know that it can make you better able to handle a crisis when it comes up?  It can.  When  you exercise strenuously, it makes your heart pump faster.  This means that your arteries and veins dilate and blood flow improves significantly.  With properly oxygenated blood, endorphin production occurs in your body.  As your endorphin level rises, you are calm, and filled with a sense of well-being.  All very interesting, but what does this have to do with a hot tub?

Hot Tub Use Post Workout

After your workout, your muscles are going to ache and be very tired.  As a result of this, your body will be producing toxins not endorphins.  Later on in the day after you have recovered from your workout, your endorphin level will rise, however, if you use a hot tub, you will accelerate this process.  You will find yourself having a very large amount of energy that will last you throughout the day.  And if you exercise early in the day, when you get home, you will find that you are able to fall asleep faster and stay asleep.  A good night's sleep is one of the most important things that you can have for optimal health.  Using a hot tub is part of a healthy daily routine that will improve your circulation as well as your quality of life.  

So remember, a healthy lifestyle is  important for a long and healthy life.  So get plenty of rest, eat healthy, and exercise regularly.  And after each and every workout, make sure that you fuel your body with lots of protein and complex carbohydrates.  Most importantly of all, spend a few minutes each day soaking in a hot tub.

For more information on hot tubs post workout, be sure to read part one and part three of this series as well.

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Therapeutic Benefits of Hot Tub Massage Part 1

Part one of our series on hot tub massage therapy explores the benefits of this form of therapy.

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Stress Relief and a Hot Tub Massage

Even if you are someone who takes active steps to control it, sooner or later, you're going to stress out over something. Short-term stress is easily alleviated. Stacking, or unresolved stress, is a bit more serious. That's why you need an effective strategy for stress relief. That's where hot tub massage therapy comes in.

A lot of people think that massage only helps with muscles.  However, according to this article excerpt from the Mayo Clinic website: "Massage is generally considered part of complementary and alternative medicine. It's increasingly being offered along with standard treatment for a wide range of medical conditions and situations. Studies of the benefits of massage demonstrate that it is an effective treatment for reducing stress, pain and muscle tension. While more research is needed to confirm the benefits of massage, some studies have found massage may also be helpful for:

• Anxiety
• Digestive disorders
• Fibromyalgia
• Headaches
• Insomnia related to stress
• Myofascial pain syndrome
• Paresthesias and nerve pain
• Soft tissue strains or injuries
• Sports injuries
• Temporomandibular joint pain" [READ MORE]

Why does a hot tub help?  Well, it provides all of the benefits of massage therapy as well as buoyancy and heat, all of which help to relieve strain and tension on joints, tendons, and muscles.  As a result, you naturally start to relax.  And when you relax, stress dissipates significantly.

Hot Tub Therapy: A Daily Routine

A lot of people ask us "isn't it too hot to use a hot tub in Arizona?"  Not at all.  First off, most of the time that you use a hot tub is in the evening.  When you start to get warm, you get out of the tub and the air feels cool on your skin.  It is a wonderful feeling, and some of our customers who were skeptical of owning a hot tub are now completely convinced.  A lot of them even make time in their tub part of their end of day routine.  It makes a vast difference in the way that they sleep.  And one of the best things that you can do for yourself is get a good night's sleep.

In our next article we will cover insomnia and why you want to get as much rest as you can for optimal health.  For now, take a deep breath, let go of your stress, and arrange some time for hot tub massage therapy.

For more information on hot tub massage therapy be sure to read one of our previous articles,  part two  or part three of our series.

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Hot Tubs: Managing Stress Part 2

Part two of our series on using a hot tub to manage stress explores some other methods of stress relief.

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Hot Tub:  Workouts and Stress Relief

Another way of relieving stress is to exercise.  Whether you want to do hard session of weight training or a brisk power walk, all forms of exercise are not just good for your overall health, they are excellent ways for resolving stress.  Before you do any form of exercise, consult your physician and also make sure that you warm up and stretch, particularly if you are planning a strenuous workout.  Make sure that you exercise a minimum of three times a week, and drink plenty of water before, during, and after your workout.  And make sure that you do something to help your muscles relax after any workout.

Hot tubs are great for a post workout soak.  Should you use a hot tub before you exercise?  Generally it is recommended to use a hot tub after a workout.  When you use a hot tub, your body will have some naturally occurring soporific compounds present in your bloodstream, so working out will  be harder.  Another thing you want to do right after a strenuous workout is to eat a healthy meal rich in protein and complex carbohydrates.  Your body will be needing glycogen and other nutrients. Exercising is a great way of relieving stress, however, there are other ways of stress relief that should be considered as well.

Stress Relief:  Learn to Breathe and Let Go

If you ever get stressed out, something as simple as breathing the right way can help you relax.  A lot of times, when people are in a stressful situation, their breath gets shallow.  If you take deep breaths, at least ten of them, it will help you to relax.  Also, make sure to relax your shoulders as well.  A lot of times, people naturally tense up when they are stressed, which is one of the main causes of muscular tension.  When you use a hot tub in conjunction with deep breathing, it can make a big difference in helping you to relax.

So remember, while it is impossible to eliminate stress completely from our lives, it is possible to reduce it and its effects.  So get plenty of rest, and exercise regularly.  Take a few deep breaths every now and then, and soak in a hot tub.

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Chandler, AZ 85224
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