Benefits of a Spa

After a long stressful day, you might want to relax and unwind. Owning a spa is one of the best ways to help ease the stress and help you feel calm. There are so many more benefits than just helping you feel relaxed. 

Reduces Stress and Anxiety 

The main reason people get a spa is because it is a great way to ease tensions and reduce anxiety. The soothing effect of the warm water and massaging jets may help relieve any physical, emotional, and mental stress. Because of the temperature and the pressure, this acts like a weighted blanket and causes feelings of comfort. Being in a spa creates a space for you to not worry about anything and just focus on yourself. There have been numerous studies proving that more oxygen gets transported to your brain, resulting in clever thinking. To make it even more relaxing you can add some soothing sounds and light some candles. 

Relieve Muscle and Joint Pain 

The buoyancy of the spa allows you to remove pressure from your body so it makes your joints and muscles relaxed. This also improves the blood flow and reduces inflammation, which is one of the main causes of pain. Most spas have jet massages which will loosen up your muscles. Spas and hot tubs are highly recommended in physical therapy because of how much they relieve the tension in your joints. 

Improves Sleep 

With less tension on your muscles, this makes it easier to fall asleep. The temperature fluctuation in your body naturally signals your brain that it’s time to sleep. This will promote a deeper longer night of rest. Not only that, when your body is warm you tend to fall asleep quicker and sleep better throughout the night. A bedtime routine that includes a 20-minute soak in the hot tub, can go a long way toward improving your sleep quality. 

Health Benefits 

Relaxing in a hot tub can raise your heart rate and lower your blood pressure. Hot water immersion may have “robust” effects on vascular function and blood pressure. This leads to increased heart function, improved blood flow, and less impeded blood flow. Research has proven that being immersed in a spa pool, increases your heart rate, while simultaneously lowering blood pressure. 

Great Workout 

Apart from relaxing, your spa can be used to exercise. The water provides extra resistance to your muscles without the high impact of other exercises such as running. There was a study showing people who soaked in a waist-high hot bath for an hour, burned about the same number of calories as a 30-minute walk. Relaxed muscles, better range of motion, and higher quality sleep all make a huge difference when it’s time to exercise. The better you feel, the more you’ll be able to get out and work out. 

Overall, there are a bunch of benefits to owning a spa. Regular soaking in a hot tub may provide several health benefits, such as muscle relaxation, pain relief, and improved sleep. When in your hot tub, you are your number one priority. 

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