How to Buy the Right Hot Tub Accessories

What is the difference between a spa and the best hot tub ever? Well, put simply, what you add to it. 

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What Hot Tub Accessories Should You Get?

What hot tub accessories should you get?  Well, some accessories don't require too much thought.  Spa steps are a great place to start.  That way it is easy to climb out of and sink into a tub.  Another nice addition is a spa surround.  You can surround your hot tub with beautiful stone which complements your decor, and makes your hot tub look like it is some sort of mineral spring in Yellowstone.  What you want to think about is the image that the tub will have as well as how useful the accessories are.  

A hot tub can become a showpiece with an LED light system that changes colors.  And what can add to your relaxation?  Why listening to some of your favorite music with a state of the art digital sound system.  But what about if you need a spa cover.  

Spa Covers and Umbrellas

If your hot tub is out in the sun, you're going to need a few things.  First off, you're going to need a spa cover to cover it when you're not using it, and you're probably going to need a spa umbrella as well.  Why?  Well, if you cover your hot tub, it helps to keep dirt out, which can also help to prolong your spa filter as well as make it easy to clean your hot tub as well.  As for the umbrella, while it can be hot even in the shade out here in Arizona, an umbrella also helps to reduce your risk of harmful UV rays as well as helping to keep the water in your hot tub from evaporating or developing algae.  

So remember, you want to shoot for more than just a hot tub.  You want both you and any guests you have to look at your home not as a place with a hot tub, but more like a mini-resort.  How do you do that?  Well, for one, maybe decorate around your tub with some plants.  So remember, be a good host or hostess.  Be convivial, and greet your guests with a smile.  And when it is time to get into the tub, make sure that you buy hot tub accessories that add to your whole hot tub experience.   

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What is a Swim Spa?

What is a swim spa? This article will answer this question and provide some information that will help you to decide if such a spa is right for you.

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Buying a Swim Spa

Let's say you want a pool.  Great! Slight problem.  You have a condo, and  a 20 foot backyard. You don't really want a hot tub, and the nearest gym with a pool is over 15 miles from your home.   What is the solution? Why, a swim spa of course.  And they are very good additions to any home.

You control the current, and you can swim against it.  You won't have to do laps like you would in a pool, and it will not only relax you, but provide you with a bit of exercise.  Swim spas are the next step up from a hot tub, and just below a swimming pool.  And they are very versatile.  

What Can I Do With a Swim Spa?

Well, for one, let's say you have a child who is scared of a swimming pool.  You can teach him or her how to swim in a safer environment than deep water.  And since it is essentially a smaller swimming pool, you can have the same sort of fun that you would have in a pool and in some models, you can split it into a hot tub on one side and a swim spa on the other.  The exercise and health benefits alone make it worth having.

One of the biggest health risks in the United States is heart disease.  However, the risk of it can be reduced significantly if you know what to do.  For one thing, if you get a minimum of thirty minutes to an hour of exercise at least 3 days a week can reduce your risk of heart disease and other health problems by up to 70%.  Swimming is one of the best physical activities that you can do.  It is very low-impact, helps with stress relief, and people who swim are more likely to be relaxed than people who do other, more strenuous forms of exercise.  So if you don't have access to a pool, a swim spa might be the best option you've got .

So remember, you want to make sure that you shop around.  Figure out what you need, and how to get it.  Then when you're ready find a hot tub dealer in your area.  

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How To Find the Right Hot Tub

How do you find the right hot tub?  While there are several different ways, one of the best ways is to answer some questions.

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Hot Tub Dealers and Consultative Sales

A hot tub dealer will use a consultative sales process, which is essentially a fancy word meaning that you just have to answer a few questions. Here are a few sample questions:

How many people do you want to be able to accommodate in your spa?What's your budget like?
Is there a particular brand you're interested in?
Do you want a reconditioned spa or a new hot tub?
How many jets do you think you want?

And more.
Why questions work well is it helps to match the right hot tub to the right customer.  A couple who are essentially homebodies probably wouldn't need an eight person tub, and inversely, someone who invites friends over all the time wouldn't need a two person hot tub unless they were planning to have everyone take a ticket in order to soak in the spa.

Should I Get a New Hot Tub or a Reconditioned One?

A lot of people have a knee-jerk response to the words "reconditioned spa."  Why?  Well, sometimes if a dealer is less than reputable, they won't warranty a reconditioned spa, or provide a customer with a warranty on parts that hardly ever break down.  Look at some of the swap meets for example.  Some of them have hot tubs at supposedly great prices, however, they leave off some things, such as the fact that the hot tub is over twenty years old, and is starting to crack because unbeknownst to you, it's fiberglass, not acrylic.  If you're going for reconditioned, make sure you have a good warranty and don't let the salesperson pressure you into buying it or any other type of spa.

Remember, that whenever you make a purchase, you want to make sure you're getting the most for your money, and you also want to make sure you're getting what you really want and need.  Know what your budget is, both for your electric bill as well as your water bill.  Think about whether you're going to use the hot tub yourself, or whether you're going to have some guests over every now and again.  So ask some questions, and do a bit of research.  And finally, make sure you find a hot tub dealer with a low-pressure sales approach.  

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Hot Tubs and Improving Your Health Pt 2

Part two of a series of hot tubs and improving your health explores their use along with exercise.

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Hot Tubs and Which Exercises to Do

A lot of people trying to get into better shape have a lot of questions like "which exercises should I do?" "Should I get a personal trainer?" "I'm thinking of trying the _____ Diet, does it work?" "Does a hot tub help after exercise?

There is a lot of information out there about exercise and health.  A lot of the information out there contradicts other information.  So one expert will state that exercising three days out of every week is the standard, while another expert will say that someone should only exercise three days out of every week.  The very first thing anyone should do before they start any exercise program is to consult a physician.  You also have to know your base level of fitness.  Someone who is very overweight shouldn't try a Navy SEALS workout, and someone in peak physical condition won't be challenged by a low impact, low exertion workout.  As to whether you should get a personal trainer that depends on the results you're looking for and your budget of course.  Sometimes, though if you buy a hot tub, it can indeed help with whatever workout you're thinking of doing.  

Diets and Using a Hot Tub

The diet industry is a 20 billion dollar a year industry, and why?  Well, here's a tip from your hot tub dealer.  A lot of diets do NOT work.  Every year or so, another diet comes out, and that's not always a good thing. Some diets can cause health problems, particularly those where the dieter eliminates massive amounts of carbohydrates and fats.
While it is a good idea to balance your meals, and control your portion sizes, going to extremes can bring more problems.  And for some people, a diet can work wonders, while to another, it does little to nothing.  A better way to lose weight is to practice portion control, reduce the intake of certain foods, and get plenty of rest, and that's where a hot tub comes in.

A hot tub is one of the things that has been proven to give someone a better night's sleep.  Without sufficient rest, your body will be sluggish when you exercise.

Living a healthy lifestyle is all about choices.  Instead of a high calorie dessert, go for something healthy that  is also tasty, like fruit.  Above all else, get  a hot tub.

This concludes part two of our series on hot tubs and improving your health.  Be sure to read part one as well.

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Hot Tubs and Improving Your Health Pt 1

Part one of a series of hot tubs and improving your health explores their use along with exercise.

Hot Tubs and Your Workout

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There's nothing like a good workout to keep you on the road to good health.  Improved energy and stamina, reduced stress, the benefits connected with exercise have all been fairly well documented.  And using a hot tub right after exercise is one of the best things that you can do right after you exercise.  Why? Well, there are several things that you need to do after a workout.  First off, make sure you're hydrated.  Drink plenty of water to replenish what you've lost while you were exercising.  Follow your workout with something to eat that goes well with the type of workout you've just completed such as high protein and low-fat to build muscle, high levels of complex-carbohydrates for aerobic activity or cardiovascular exercise, and some way of helping your muscles bounce back.

Using a hot tub improves blood flow and circulation to the areas that you've exercised.  As such, it helps the muscles to begin rebuilding themselves and helps you to reap the benefits that come with exercise.  Using a spa works, no matter what type of exercise you've been doing.

Exercise and Hot Tub Use

Look at someone who has just come back from an evening jog or run.  He or she is going to be a bit tired, and a bit sore if they've pushed it.  A hot tub will not only take away the aches and pains connected with the run, but it will help our runner bounce back from the workout quicker so they can do it again tomorrow.  The same holds true for weight training.  Whether you are lifting for strength, body sculpting, endurance, or some combination of them all, you are going to be aching if you've worked out strenuously.   Different types of workouts produce different types of results.  Using a hot tub, however, produces almost universal results in everyone who uses one.

So remember, if you're exercising, keep up the good work.  People that exercise tend to be healthier, happier, and live fuller lives.  Just be sure to support a fitness lifestyle the right ways.  Keep your sodium down, and watch what you eat.  Get plenty of rest between workouts, and drink a lot of water.  And most of all, don't forget the way that you can really help your body after a workout:  use a hot tub to relax.

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Arthritis and Hot Tub Use Part 2

Part two of a series explores how hot tubs can help with arthritis.

How Can I Manage My Arthritis Pain with a Hot Tub?

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Using a hot tub can help you manage arthritis pain.  One of the worst symptoms of any form of arthritis is the level of pain that you will have to deal with.  Because soaking in a tub significantly improves circulation while at the same time reducing pain, it allows a person with arthritis to live a better life.  Is a hot tub the key to overcoming arthritis?  No, but it can make arthritis less painful.  While arthritis does not have a cure,  there are ways to make arthritis easier.  For one thing, keep your weight down.  The less stress you put on your joints the better you will feel.  Movement is also important.  Learn to move all of your joints and get regular exercise.  Oddly enough, some of the best exercise for arthritis is simple walking.  You read that correctly.  Not power walking, not speed walking.  Just go out for a walk.

Using a hot tub to help with arthritis doesn't give you an excuse to not go see your doctor nor to stop taking your medications.  Your doctor can also help you manage arthritis pain, and while a hot tub can be a very important part of pain management, it isn't everything you'll need.Take your medicines when you're supposed to. They can also help you to reduce both your pain as well as any stiffness you may be encountering.

What to Know About Hot Tub Use

As with anything connected to a medical condition such as arthritis, make sure that your doctor knows about your hot tub use.  He or she can tell you how much you should use your hot tub, and what to watch out for.

So remember, getting arthritis doesn't have to be the end of the world.  You can make a difference by making a few changes here and there, and adding some things that into your lifestyle.  Read up on new treatments, and join support forums for other people that have arthritis.  Be a bit more active, and one of the best things that you can do is to use a hot tub to help your arthritis.

This concludes part two of our series.  For more information on how hot tubs can help arthritis, please read part one as well.

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Arthritis and Hot Tub Use Part 1

Hot tubs have proven health benefits.  Sometimes they can also help with an ailment that affects millions of people in the US: arthritis

How Can a Hot Tub Help with Arthritis?

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How can a hot tub help with arthritis?  First off, know that according to the National Institute of  Arthritis and Musculosketal and Skin Diseases:
"There are several types of arthritis. The two most common ones are osteoarthritis (AH-stee-oh-ar-THRY-tis) and rheumatoid (ROO-mah-toyd) arthritis. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. This condition usually comes with age and most often affects the fingers, knees, and hips. Sometimes osteoarthritis follows an injury to a joint. Rheumatoid arthritis happens when the body’s own defense system doesn’t work properly. It affects joints and bones (often of the hands and feet), and may also affect internal organs and systems.  Another common type of arthritis, gout, is caused by crystals that build up in the joints. It usually affects the big toe, but many other joints may be affected..." SOURCE ARTICLE

Because of the buoyancy, heat, and massaging jets that a hot tub employs, an arthritis patient can really benefit from using a hot tub.  How?  Well, lower pain levels for one thing.  Improved mobility is another bonus of using a hot tub. All of these things lend themselves to a better quality of life.  In short hot tubs help with arthritis.  And arthritis is not just a disease of the elderly as a lot of people think.

Arthritis and Hot Tubs

Even young people can get arthritis.  While older people are more prone to it, it isn't confined to the over fifty crowd.  There is no cure for arthritis.  It is possible however to control its symptoms.  One of the best ways is to use a hot tub.

This concludes part one of our series on arthritis and hot tubs.  Be sure to read part two as well.

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