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Hot Tub Hydrotherapy: Top 3 Benefits of Daily Water Immersion

By: By Kevin Mecum (Senior Digital Marketing Specialist, Watkins Wellness/Caldera Spas) Right after we got married, my wife suggested we buy a hot tub. She had a hot tub in her backyard growing up, and her family used it regularly as a therapeutic and motivating way to put health and self-care front and center in their lives. Nearly every Saturday morning, they all soaked in the hot tub to warm up before taking a hike in the hills nearby. Her parents understood the important role their hot tub played in their wellness practices, so they instilled that same understanding in their kids, along with a commitment to an active lifestyle. Today, my wife and I support each other in that same commitment, using our own hot tub every morning as a way to kickstart the day. We step out of our 20-minute soaks feeling energized and empowered to keep making…

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Should I Use My Hot Tub Before or After My Workout

Written by: Caldera Spas As you regularly exercise to improve your health and strength, your body is in a constant state of regeneration. Workouts stress your muscles and joints, as well as your cardiovascular and respiratory systems. But there are ways to support and ease that stress so you can relax and avoid getting discouraged by soreness or exhaustion. Enjoying a thriving, active lifestyle means finding a productive balance between exertion and recovery. Soaking in your home spa helps to find that perfect balance in a single, relaxing activity. A 20-minute soak can motivate and energize you before a workout, and relax you and promote recovery after a workout. Weaving a soak into your exercise regime can make reaching your goals more fun, too. Whether you aim for a competitive edge, want a therapeutic approach to weight loss, or strive for an overall active and healthy lifestyle, your hot tub…

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WHY YOU NEED A HOT TUB

Are you thinking about buying a hot tub? A hot tub provides you a place where you can relax after a long, stressful day and relieve those tense muscles. Sounds good right? Hot tubs have many benefits with many different options to fit every unique lifestyle. Buying a hot tub will be one of the best decisions you have ever made. Let’s take a look as some of the reasons why. Enjoyment The first reason to buy a hot tub is for the sheer enjoyment of it. Hot tubs are simply fun to own. Whether you plan to use it for entertaining friends and family or just for you, a hot tub is a great way to enjoy an evening and unwind after a stressful day. Knowing how you are going to use your hot tub is important to determine what hot tub is right for you. If you’re planning…

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WHY 20 MINUTES MATTERS TO YOU

The transformative effects of warm water have been used for centuries. Spending 20 minutes in a hot tub can do so much for your well-being. 1. Promotes Muscle Recovery and Healing A hot tub’s warm water massage promotes healing by increasing circulation, carrying nutrients to help cells and tissue regenerate. According to the textbook Comprehensive Aquatic Therapy by industry experts Dr. Bruce Becker and Dr. Andrew Cole, immersion in warm water is a “unique healing environment” that can lead to temporary relief from muscle aches and pains. 2. Decreases Stress The negative effects of stress are well documented. Time in a hot tub allows you to clear your mind, relax deeply and start each day with a fresh, positive outlook. 3. Relieves Joint Pain Time in a hot tub creates a helpful environment for relieving joint pain and stiffness. While the water’s buoyancy reduces stress on joints and muscles, warm…

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