Christina Mantoura-Gough, Author at The Hot Tub and Swim Spa Company

How Hot Tubs Alleviate Muscle Soreness

Posted on 9 December 2016 - 00:00 by Christina Mantoura-Gough

Just as sitting in a warm bath can have therapeutic effects on your body, a soak in a hot tub can have even a greater impact on your tired and sore muscles.

No matter what the cause of your muscle soreness, whether from working a hard and physically demanding job or as a result of training for a sporting event, the result is the same. You feel sore and your tired muscles ache and scream for some relief. But, you force yourself to keep going because you have the commitment to whatever it is you are trying to accomplish, whether that is winning the game you love or simply to put food on the table for your family.

Thankfully, there is a way to make those muscles feel better and to recover from the intense strain you have put them through. Most people have access to a hot tub whether it is on your yard, a neighbor’s property or the local gym. Getting the opportunity to spend some time rejuvenating those muscles and reaping the benefits of the hot tub are pretty easy to do.

Science has shown us that the use of hydrotherapy and hydro massage provides immediate relief for a broad range of issues that we face when working those muscles to the extreme.

The combined benefits include, not just the rejuvenation of the muscles, but also benefits like increased circulation that greatly aids the body in its recovery phase, as well as lowering blood pressure and stress, which have lasting benefits for your body and mental health.

With all of the amazing things that you can experience while soaking in a hot tub for a few minutes, you simply have to make the time to find a place where you can experience it for yourself. Once you do and fully recognize the incredible benefits, you will be joining a great number of people who have purchased a hot tub for their own space and can enjoy the benefits any time you like, night or day.

Using Scale and Stain Inhibitors for Your Swim Spa

Posted on 6 December 2016 - 00:00 by Christina Mantoura-Gough

In some parts of the country, the chemical composition of your water can have very detrimental effects on the water contained in your swim spa, pool and even hot tub.

The calcium and other elements found in hard water can cause your swim spa or hot tub equipment to become very gummed up, ineffective and can even cause the water to become scaly and slimy feeling.

These chemical elements can also cause unsightly stains to form on the swim spa or hot tub like the stains you can see form on your shower and bathtub if you happen to live in an area that suffers from this water borne chemical problem.

The stains and irregular feeling of the water when it is hard is a pain, but the bigger concern is the problems that the buildup of these calcium and other elemental deposits can cause in the scaling inside your swim spa or hot tubs plumbing.

The buildup of these elements can cause your equipment to be forced to work much harder to get the job done and can even limit the amount of water that can flow through the gummed up pipes and routes. This can and will lead to the premature failure of these pieces of equipment.

The fact remains also that hard water can have detrimental effect on your skin causing it to dry and prematurely age, while causing flaking, itchiness, hair dryness and even acne.

There are great products available at your local supply store that deal exactly with these problems at the root.

Anti-scaling products are designed to prevent the buildup of scale in the plumbing of your swim spa or hot tub, while helping to clean out any deposits that the hard water may have left behind.

Similarly, the products available on the market to help prevent any stains from hard water are great at helping to avoid any of the unsightly stains that can cause your beautiful swim spa or hot tub to look less than appealing to you.

Talk to your local spa dealer about your concerns and they will point you in the right direction to the products you may require in keeping your swim spa or hot tub in tip top shape now and for years to come.

Tips to Keep Your Swim Spa Clean

Posted on 1 December 2016 - 00:00 by Christina Mantoura-Gough

One of the great benefits of a swim spa is the fact that they require less maintenance than a traditional or full sized pool requires.

One of the obvious reasons for this is due to the fact that a swim spa contains much less water than a full sized pool does. While this is great, the fact remains that we still need to take the proper steps to keep our swim spas clean and free from harmful water born bacteria and other detrimental pollution.

Just like a regular sized pool, the swim spa owner should check their water chemistry at least once to twice a week to ensure that all the levels are within the correct parameters. If any of the numbers are off, you should add whatever chemicals you need to get the levels to the correct amount. This alone will go a long way in ensuring that your water is clean and safe.

Cleaning out your skimmer baskets regularly is another task that must be performed regularly to make sure that they do not become bulked up with leaves or other items that can find their way into the spa.

Cleaning the hair and lint pot in the pump is another necessary step that you should do on a regular basis to make sure that it can operate properly and is not jam packed with stuff, allowing it to operate freely and unimpaired.

In addition to ensuring that the water is properly maintained from a chemical perspective, you also want to ensure to keep the water level at the proper height so the skimmers are able to do their job.

Cleaning all of your filters at least once every few months is very important as well. If you have experienced a storm in your area recently, you might want to give them a quick cleaning after the storm passes.

You should also give the area around your swim spa the same loving care you give to your swim spa itself. If you have any splintered areas on the deck or grout problems on the surrounding tiles, have them repaired as quickly as possible to prevent any injuries and to minimize the chance of them growing into bigger problems down the road.

The benefits of a swim spa far outweigh any maintenance that has to be performed but to enjoy them fully, you must keep on top of the minor amount of maintenance required.

How Saunas Help Seniors

Posted on 25 November 2016 - 00:00 by Christina Mantoura-Gough

Many countries have extolled the benefits of the sauna for centuries. Scandinavian countries in particular have understood the benefits of heat therapy that the sauna offers for many years and endorse the use of them for people of all ages.

As people age, they often struggle with ailments, such as arthritis that can have a debilitating effect. There is also the possibility that as we age, we encounter problems relating to heart health. In the past, it was generally accepted that using a sauna was not advised for people suffering from heart issues. Recent studies have shown that the heat therapy offered by a sauna can actually be quite beneficial to those suffering from heart ailments.

Of course, as with any medical condition, you should always consult with your personal physician to make absolutely certain that you are okay to participate in using a sauna for heat therapy.

While heart health is one of the many ailments that can be helped by heat therapy, the most common ailment suffered by seniors is typically arthritis.

The benefits of heat therapy on arthritis sufferers is greatly and widely understood and accepted. The circulation of the blood is greatly improved by heat therapy and can contribute to the easing of pain and the alleviation of the stiffening of joints that arthritis sufferers are subjected to.

Many people are now turning to infrared saunas to help increase overall circulation in the body and reap the benefits that increased circulation can offer from cardio vascular benefits to improved function in the extremities.

Do some research and find out if a sauna can help your ailment and then give it a try. You will soon realize the benefits and be a true convert!

How Saunas Can Help Your Cardiac Health

Posted on 21 November 2016 - 00:00 by Christina Mantoura-Gough

As we know, cardiac health is of great importance. Many individuals are becoming proactive in doing many different things to help themselves to stay heart healthy. Research shows that dry saunas can actually help the heart and be as beneficial to it as some types of exercise.

What they have found is that the sauna helps those that have a risk of developing heart disease. It also helps those that are at risk for high cholesterol levels, as well as high blood pressure and diabetes. In addition to this, there are further indications that it can also be beneficial for individuals that already have developed some heart problems.

There has been some research to show that people who have suffered severe heart failure that have been treated with sauna therapy have had their symptoms improved substantially. It is believed that sauna treatments on a regularly basis helps to improve the blood vessels and the function of the heart for those that suffer with chronic heart failure.

The treatment that they have used for this type of thermal therapy is using a sauna that has been set at 140& a rule, most saunas that are used in social settings and gyms are set between 175 to 210&e low heat saunas have been more beneficial for the treatment when it comes to the coronary issues outlined. What the research is showing is that a two week period of repeated once a day sauna use was able to increase the blood vessel function by about 40% in those patients that displayed the coronary risk factors. It is most important to realize that the temperature reading is kept around 140&

Aside from the cardiac health that sauna use can offer, many find it a great way of relaxing and helping to sooth sore and tight muscles. Athletes are beginning to use the sauna on a more frequent basis and combine this with their exercise regime. There are variations in saunas ranging from dry to moist heat.

Planning for the Delivery of Your New Hot Tub

Posted on 14 November 2016 - 00:00 by Christina Mantoura-Gough

You have decided to purchase a new hot tub for you and the family to enjoy! You have done all the research and made all the pertinent choices regarding the amount of seats you prefer and the jet layout that you like. You’ve also decided on the accessories that fit your lifestyle, such as audio and visual components. You are now ready to get your hot tub delivered. What exactly do you need to do to prepare for the delivery and installation of your spa?

You may have considered this before purchasing your hot tub. The decision on where to locate your new hot tub is a very important consideration in deciding what type and size of hot tub you will ultimately purchase.

Whether you choose to install your hot tub inside or outside, there are things to consider, such as ease of access to and from your hot tub. Do you want to place your spa in the back yard and navigate along a pathway that you can light up that looks exceptional, while maximizing your privacy or would you prefer to have it closer to the house in order to eliminate that walk? Either way, you will need to make sure that you can get all the electrical components and hook ups to the spot as efficiently and cost effectively as possible.

You will also need to have a pad on which to place the new unit which will be fully able to support the weight of the spa when filled with water. If your installer does not include that as part of the package you have purchased, be sure to have a qualified contractor come in to do the job properly and to the specifications required by the hot tub manufacturer. This is important as the warranty for the spa may indicate that the installation process conforms to the manufacturers standards in order to be enforceable.

A good contractor can also help you if you decide to have a deck or some other structure like a gazebo built around your spa to enhance the visual appeal of the hot tub or to provide you a bit of privacy if you live close to other homes.

After you have your base in place and the electrical hook ups are all ready and waiting, the spa will be installed and you can sit back and enjoy a dip in your new hot tub.

How Hot Tubs Help with Diabetes

Posted on 9 November 2016 - 00:00 by Christina Mantoura-Gough

Anyone who has used a hot tub knows there is nothing as relaxing as the feel of the warm water and jets soothing your sore muscles and joints. The jets apply the right amount of pressure to make the whole body feel relaxed and stress free. What some do not realize or are unaware of is that those suffering from common aliments can significantly benefit by using a hot tub.

One of the most common aliments in our society today is diabetes. Type 2 diabetes or adult onset diabetes is a rapidly growing and strikes all too many individuals in North America. The regimen of care necessary to treat diabetes stresses that circulation is of primary importance and many diabetes patients sufferer from a lack of circulation in the lower extremities.

While the joyful experience of soaking in a hot tub can and does help with circulation, the diabetes sufferer also has to be aware of how long they spend in the water, as well as the temperature that they are setting the hot tub to as well. If these simple cautions are adhered to, the diabetes sufferer can benefit greatly from the hot tub and a regular regimen that includes time spent in one.

A recent study has shown that diabetes sufferers between the ages of 43-68 years who spent 30 minutes per day, six days a week for a period of six weeks actually lost weight and dramatically reduced their insulin intake, while experiencing better sleep.

The soothing waters of a hot tub are a great way to improve overall health quality, not just for sufferers of diabetes or other ailments. Statistics show that improved blood and cardiovascular circulation are a primary driver in overall good health, especially for heart health.

While the relaxation factor is the driving force behind the purchase of most hot tubs, the added value that one gets from the many health benefits make the decision to install a hot tub in your home seem even smarter and more forward thinking from a health perspective.

The Health and Exercise Benefits of a Hot Tub

Posted on 8 November 2016 - 00:00 by Christina Mantoura-Gough

Many people have made the choice to buy a hot tub for the benefits that are the most obvious, such as the soothing hot water that alleviates strained muscles and joint pain. What many people fail to realize is that you can get a very decent full body workout in a hot tub despite the space limitations.

The long understood benefits of exercising while immersed in water have been acknowledged for generations. The resistance that the water creates can help to build and strengthen muscle mass and help to prevent injury through the buoyancy created by the water.

The benefits realized are the primary reason that many spas and physiotherapy clinics have hot tubs.

Learning even a few of the countless exercises that can be performed in a hot tub can help with ailments, such as diabetes and other circulatory afflictions by helping to increase the blood flow in the body, especially to the lower extremities.

Performing a simple aerobic routine while in the hot tub with actions that use the resistance of the water instead of heavy weights is a great way to get a full body workout without the harmful effects that a high impact workout can cause.

Almost any exercise that you can perform in a full size swimming pool, other than laps, can be performed in a hot tub. There are many aqua fitness routines available on the Internet that are great to use as a template for your exercise routine.

Simply choose a set of exercises that is right for you, while taking into consideration the space you have to work with and you will find that you can get as good or even a better workout in the hot tub. Simply adjust your exercises to fit the space you are in and realize the true health benefits of owning your hot tub.

Preparation for the Delivery of Your New Swim Spa

Posted on 3 November 2016 - 00:00 by Christina Mantoura-Gough

After you have chosen your swim spa, the next step is to prepare for the delivery and installation of your new spa. A very important question to ask your swim spa dealer is if the price you are paying includes delivery, as well as installation. Be sure to get all the information you need to be fully informed as to what the price you are paying includes in order to avoid any negative experiences in your purchase.

Once that has all been determined, you will need to do some preparation work. In order to safely install the swim spa, there is a variety of things that need to be done in order to prepare for the delivery of your new spa. While a swim spa can be installed above ground or in-ground, the vast majority choose the above ground method because the cost is lower for that choice as opposed to the in ground version.

The installation of your above ground spa will require that a concrete pad approximately six inches thick is put in place to support the weight of the swim spa. This choice is much easier and cheaper than the in-ground method that requires excavation of the area with heavy equipment and labour.

After you have your base in place, you will need to ensure that you have all the necessary electrical hook ups that the swim spa will need to run properly and efficiently. If that is your responsibility according to the terms you have agreed to with your swim spa dealer, have a couple of licensed electricians or contractors come in and give you an estimate. Then, pick the best one or the one you feel the most comfortable with and have the work done.

You will also need to consider how you are going to get the spa into the yard. A forklift, if there is room, or a crane to lift it will be needed in most cases. Many dealers include this service in the sale price, but you need to be sure. If it is not included in the cost of the spa, make the arrangements yourself.

Once the spa has arrived and the final installation procedures are completed, there is nothing left to do but enjoy the benefits of your new swim spa.

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