Soaking in a hot tub is the perfect way to relax and de-stress. But did you know that hot tubs can also provide a range of physical and mental health benefits?
Here are some of the ways in which hot tubs can be good for you...
Hot Tub Health Benefits
- Hot tubs can relieve pain
- Hot tubs can help you sleep
- Hot tubs can lower blood pressure
- Hot tubs can improve your mental health
- Hot tubs can have similar results to moderate exercise
1. Hot tubs can relieve pain
Hot tubs have been used for pain relief ever since they were invented - Candido Jacuzzi designed the world's first whirlpool bath not because he was looking to unwind after a hard day at work, but because his child was suffering from rheumatoid arthritis.
Multiple studies have found that spa therapy can be beneficial for people with chronic back pain and similar complaints. Hot tubs are great for soothing aches and pains because the hot water and jet system work in unison to relieve tension and massage sore areas. When you submerge yourself in water, it also takes pressure off your joints and helps to improve your range of motion.
2. Hot tubs can help you sleep
There's a lot of scientific research that shows how sitting in a hot tub or warm bath can help to improve your quality of sleep. According to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Texas, bathing in hot water (40 to 43°C) for 1 to 2 hours a day can help people to fall asleep on average 10 minutes earlier than usual.
Sitting in a hot tub is a great way to calm yourself and forget about the stresses of the day, which should help you to feel more peaceful when you climb into bed at night.
3. Hot tubs can lower your blood pressure
Hot tubs are good for your cardiovascular health because sitting in a warm hot tub lowers your blood pressure. In fact, one study that looked at the effects of 8 weeks of repeated hot water immersion therapy on a group of young, sedentary participants concluded that "the magnitude of improvements in vascular function and blood pressure was similar to what is typically observed in young, healthy, sedentary subjects with exercise training, and in some cases even greater."
These incredible findings indicate that hot water immersion and heat therapy can actually be better at improving cardiovascular health than exercise. So rather than purchasing an expensive treadmill or exercise bike, maybe you should invest in a hot tub to improve your health instead!
4. Hot tubs can improve your mental health
Hot tubs have been associated with a wide range of mental health benefits. First and foremost, a hot tub is an excellent place to relax - spending time in a hot tub is an act of self care, and at the end of a stressful day, a soak in your very own whirlpool bath will help you to forget your troubles.
Hot tubs are generally installed in outdoor spaces like your garden, so when you spend time in the hot tub, you will also be benefitting from more fresh air and sense of being in touch with your natural surroundings.
Most hot tubs are designed to be used by multiple people (our largest spa can accommodate up to 10 people simultaneously). This means that having a hot tub can improve your relationships with your family and your friends. You can put your phone aside, invite a few friends over, and climb into the hot tub to spend an hour or two socialising and chatting about your day.
We've already touched on the pain relief that hot tubs can offer, but reduced pain will directly impact your mental health too. Having a massage in your hot tub to soothe your aches and pains will instantly put you in a better mindset, and you'll be able to go about the rest of your day / evening with a more positive attitude.
5. Hot tubs offers similar results to moderate exercise
Recent research has found similarities in the way our bodies react to moderate exercise, such as cycling, and continued hot tub use.
According to a journal published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, "There is considerable overlap between the protective effect of passive heating and exercise, with beneficial adaptations reported in cardiorespiratory fitness, vascular function, and metabolism."
Using your hot tub a few times a week could actually begin to improve your fitness! That being said, this research is still relatively new so we always recommend taking park in physical exercise if you are able to.
Final thoughts
So if you've been wondering whether hot tubs are good for you, the answer is a resounding yes! Should you decide to invest in a hot tub for your home, it's very likely that you'll see your physical and mental health improve.
Here at Premier Hot Tubs, we offer an extensive range of hot tubs that are designed to fit seamlessly into your home and lifestyle.
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