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Soaking in a hot tub isn’t just about luxury – it can also be incredibly relaxing, the perfect way to ease away the stresses and strains of a tough day. However, that’s not all that hot tubs have to offer. If you have a hot tub at home then there are some great benefits to spending time in your hot tub that will contribute to positive mental health and physical wellbeing.

Physical relaxation

The warmth of the water and the impact of the jets can be very beneficial for overworked or tired muscles. Whether you’re recovering from new exercise commitments or just the impact of sitting at a desk all day this can considerably ease aches and pains. You can also use a hot tub for a pre-workout soak, which can ensure that your muscles are primed for exercise and the risk of injury is reduced.

Improving cardiovascular condition

Hot water immersion can have considerable benefits for cardiovascular function, including lowering blood pressure and the risk of cardiovascular mortality. Just 10 minutes in a hot tub can be beneficial for people who have high blood pressure.

Weight management

There is some evidence that your hot tub can help with weight management via calorie burn too. One study found that an hour in a waist high hot bath burned the same calories as a 30 minute walk. Most of us will benefit from using a hot tub as a top up to healthy exercise and eating for weight loss.

Better sleep

Whether it’s insomnia or you just struggle to sleep through the night you may find that soaking in a hot tub is beneficial for this. One study found that the heat and water combination ensures a deeper and more restful sleep and a hot tub soak can also help your body to relax in preparation for drifting off. Regularly spending time in your hot tub before bed could make you feel more ready for sleep, as well as improving sleep quality.

Relieving physical and emotional stress

Warm water is very soothing for the human body, both on a physical and an emotional level. When this is combined with the massage effect of the jets it can be a very powerful way to release stress and leave the troubles of the day behind. Scheduling in some time in your hot tub at the end of the day can be a simple way to help your body and mind to switch off.

Managing diabetes

Sauna and hot tub therapy can be helpful to those with conditions such as diabetes because it can improve impaired insulin sensitivity.

Soothing joint pain

The impact of the warm water on the human body is to relax muscles, joints and tendons, which can help to soothe pain if these are tight. The buoyancy of the water helps to relieve the heaviness of gravity, which can also reduce symptoms such as pain and tightness. A hot tub can be especially helpful if you have a chronic condition such as arthritis, as it can bring inflammation down and ease stiffness.

These are just a few of the health and wellbeing benefits that spending time in a hot tub can bring.

Recently, we’ve all been spending a lot more time at home – and for many of us that has meant looking at our living spaces with new eyes and finding ways to improve them. A hot tub has been an obvious choice for many people when it comes to creating a spa experience at home, somewhere to relax or a sociable space to enjoy with the rest of the household. If you’re keen to enjoy all the benefits of owning a hot tub too then these are some of our top tips for buying the right one for you.

Research your options

The range of choice that exists for hot tub buyers today is broad and so it’s a good idea to do some research before you make any commitments so that you know you’re getting the very best deal for you. The technical details of the hot tub are essential – for example, make sure you know how many jets, seats and pumps you want your hot tub to have as well as the kind of filtration system and warranty. Make sure you have a good idea of the size of hot tub you’re looking for and any additional features, such as sound or lights. A robust cover will also be essential.

Buy from the right retailer/manufacturer

Part of your research process should be finding the right company to buy your hot tub from. You can discover a lot by researching businesses online, including what kind of experience other customers have had. In particular, make sure that the hot tub you’re planning to buy comes with a warranty and that there is clear information about the company online, including the support you’ll receive during and after the purchase. Visiting a showroom can give you extra peace of mind, where possible.

Choose the right spot

The hot tub you choose should be partly based on personal preference and partly on which model is the most likely to work for the location you want to put it in. Consider how the hot tub will integrate with the overall design of the garden, whether it’s likely to be overlooked by the neighbours and how easy it will be to get from the house to the hot tub, especially on cold days. Think about whether you’d like to have any shelter for the hot tub and the views that you’re likely to have when you’re in it.

Look after your hot tub when you get it

Hot tubs need regular maintenance and you’ll need to check and clean component parts, such as filters, to ensure that your hot tub is safe and functioning optimally. Be prepared to change the water and ensure that your hot tub is being treated with the right chemicals – or to pay someone else to come in and carry out all the maintenance for you. Running costs are also important to consider in advance. The way that the hot tub is constructed, especially when it comes to insulation, can determine how much these are so make sure you factor this into your decision making process.

Buying a hot tub can bring hydrotherapy into your home with all the benefits that has, from relaxation to supporting injury recovery. These top tips will help to ensure that you get a hot tub that’s right for you. Contact our sales team today to see how we can help you find your perfect hot tub…

Health and wellbeing are top of the list for many of us right now, not just because it’s the start of a new year but also as the pandemic has made looking after ourselves even more important. A hot tub is not just a luxury but also offers a wealth of health benefits that can enhance your wellbeing this year.

Maintaining flexibility and range of motion

Weather, ageing and injury are just some of the reasons why our bodies can start to feel stuck and inflexible. A hot tub provides a simple way to improve mobility and range of motion, helping to reduce inflammation thanks to the pressure of the water and relieve muscle tension due to the buoyancy of the body in water.

Easing the pain of sore muscles

Maybe you’re sitting for much longer than you’re used to – or perhaps new activities and exercise have left you with some discomfort. The combination of warm water, buoyancy and the massage jets can relieve this pain, release knots and help you to recover more quickly.

Improving sleep

Multiple studies have found that spending time in a hot tub before bed can improve sleep, not just in terms of being able to get to sleep but the quality of sleep too. Muscles and nerves become more relaxed in the hot tub, making it easier to let go of the day and the train of thought that might potentially keep you awake. A hot tub is also a great place to spend time with the loved ones in your household – this kind of connection can help to make you feel safe and calm, which sets you up for a better night’s sleep.

A way to deal with lower back pain

Many of us will suffer from back pain at some point and this can be incredibly uncomfortable, making every day activities such as exercise and shopping feel almost impossible. A number of studies have now established that hydrotherapy – such as in a hot tub – can help to improve back pain, triggering a significant reduction in symptoms, either when used alone or in conjunction with other treatments.

Relieving chronic conditions

Arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis can be very painful conditions that cause joint swelling and pain as well as limited range of motion. Spending time in a hot tub can reduce pain – one study involving osteoarthritis patients found this took just two weeks – and help to relieve tension and joint tenderness.

Coping with fibromyalgia

Hydrotherapy can also be very beneficial for a condition like fibromyalgia, which causes sufferers to feel chronic pain and fatigue and often endure disrupted sleep. A hot tub can help in many ways, from improving sleep quality to helping to encourage focus and concentration and reducing pain.

Dealing with stress and anxiety

Especially at the moment stress and anxiety levels can be high. You may be adjusting to working from home, coping with homeschooling or the after effects of illness. A hot tub can be very beneficial here – the warm water is soothing and the massage effect of the jets can help to ease out tension in muscles. Because the water creates buoyancy your body will literally feel supported and this can provide the space you need to let go of whatever may be causing you stress and find a moment of calm.

These are just some of the many benefits that regular use of your hot tub can bring. Contact our sales team today to see how we can assist you with finding the perfect hot tub for your home…

A hot tub is a great experience but has a lot more to offer than just recreation. There are also some key health and wellness benefits of using a hot tub that make it a useful way to enhance your experience of day-to-day life. These are just some of the ways in which a hot tub can bring more into your life, now and into 2021.

Stress management

If you’re feeling under pressure, exhausted, tense and this is being reflected in your body then spending some time in a hot tub can help. The buoyancy of the water takes the pressure off muscles and joints and can help to relieve tension and soreness. This is combined with the heat of the water, which helps to increase the blood flow to muscles and promote healing. The hot tub jets provide massage, easing out tension throughout the body and triggering the release of endorphins, which have a pain killing effect.

Chronic health conditions

Arthritis is one of the most widespread chronic health conditions and can be incredibly painful, especially during the winter. Regular use of a hot tub can have a very positive impact on arthritic joints, helping to reduce stiffness and minimise pain. This improvement is something experienced not just when in the hot tub but also when it comes to daily activities and exercises out of the water. Diabetes is another condition where people have been found to see an improvement in wellbeing as a result of hot tub use. One study found that patients with Type 2 diabetes who spent 30 minutes in a hot tub for six days a week over three weeks experienced an average 13% reduction in blood sugar. For those patients who have heart disease there are benefits too – a short soak in a hot tub can bring blood pressure down.

Better sleep

Sleep is something that we all need to get more of but it can be difficult to get to sleep – or stay asleep – and many of us suffer from sleep related issues. A hot tub can positively influence both the quality of your sleep and how easy you find it to get to sleep. Half an hour in a hot tub before bed relaxes the body and prepares it for a night of rest. It will also improve sleep quality, as sleep tends to be deeper and more relaxing as the temperature of the body gradually drops after a hot tub soak.

How you feel

A hot tub has some clear health benefits but can also influence how you feel and the way that you enjoy your life on a daily basis. If your hot tub is outside it’s a great way to get out in nature, enjoy some fresh air or time away from the house. Your hot tub can be a sociable space where members of your household come together without the distraction of devices or somewhere you use to be alone and have downtime.

If you’re looking for ways to improve your health and wellness there are plenty of opportunities to do this in your hot tub.

It’s that time of year again – we’re almost at the start of a brand new year. 2020 has been an incredibly challenging year for many of us, which makes a fresh start a very appealing prospect. If you’re keen to step into a new you in 2021 then there are some simple ways that your hot tub can help you to do it, especially if you’re setting New Year resolutions this year or goals for the next 12 months.

Creating a wellness routine that gives back

New Year’s resolutions can be a great way to think about what you want from the next 12 months, what you’re hoping to let go of and where you want to build. However, there’s a reason that so many resolutions are on the scrap heap before the end of January – they often involve cutting things out, giving things up and generally framing the goal from a negative perspective. If you want to create change that lasts this year then putting a positive spin on your goals can help and your hot tub is a great way to make this happen.

• Integrate your hot tub into your exercise routine. If you’re starting a new exercise programme in January and you know that it’s going to be a challenge then create some positive feeling around it so that you’re not dreading every workout. For example, you could start each session with a soak in your hot tub before you get to the working out stage. This will help your muscles to warm up and give you time and space to relax and get your head in the game. You could also make your hot tub soak the place where you relax after you’ve worked out and celebrate a great session.
• Improving sleep. Research and surveys have found that not many of us make sleep a priority, despite the fact that a good night’s sleep can make all the difference to how we feel about life the next day. Whether your goals for next year are to focus more and be more productive, to eat better or to be more positive all of these will be influenced by how well you sleep. Add in to your schedule for each week a 15 minute soak around half an hour before you go to sleep – in the water your body temperature will rise and then as you get out and ready for bed it will fall again, preparing your body gradually for easier and higher quality sleep.
• Prioritising key relationships. It’s hard to make time for the people that we love with everything that our day holds sometimes. In the hot tub there are no devices and no distractions – it’s a great way to be more sociable, to prioritise family time or to spend some essential moments alone.

Your hot tub can help you in focusing on what really matters in 2021. Whether that’s physical wellness, sleep or key relationships these are just some of the ways it can support you in creating routines that help you uncover a new you.

Winter is a fantastic time to use your hot tub. Whether you’re really feeling the cold, looking for new ways to enjoy your garden or improve your wellness, a hot tub in winter has a lot to offer. It’s important to make sure that you bear in mind the different way that you’ll use the hot tub during the winter months, both to get the most from it and to make sure that you look after it. These are some of our top tips.

Consider keeping the jets turned off

You can still get a lot of benefit from a soak in the hot tub without the jets on and if you’re keen to keep your bills down this can really help. Every time you use the hot tub jets they release air into the water and this can lower the temperature. So, to keep your hot tub at optimal temperature in the winter months, use the jets less or turn them off.

Invest in a good cover

If you don’t already have a robust cover for your hot tub then now is the time to invest in one. The cover has a big role to play in keeping your hot tub hot as it traps warm air inside. If it is thin or damaged then it won’t do a very good job of helping to ensure your hot tub maintains the right temperature. Make sure that the cover is sufficiently insulated, that it fastens securely and that it’s not bowing or rising.

Monitor the water level

Using the hot tub in winter means being aware of the impact that cold temperatures can have on it. If the water level gets too low in the hot tub, for example, components such as pumps and pipework could freeze. So, it’s essential to regularly check that there is enough water in the hot tub to keep things moving – making sure it’s cycling with the circulation pump on a regular basis will ensure that everything continues to flow.

Don’t forget the cleaning

You may not be using your hot tub as frequently during the winter months as you might in the summer so it’s easy to let things slide where cleanliness is concerned. Leaving the hot tub without this type of maintenance may cause damage and also means that it won’t be ready for whenever you want to use it. Clean down the parts of the shell that aren’t submerged with a damp cloth, regularly replace the filter and make sure you change the water when necessary.

Create a winter hot tub experience

That may mean ensuring that you have warm robes to put on afterwards and drinking plenty of water – you’ll still be sweating even though the air is cold. Limit the time that you spend in the hot tub to 20 – 30 minutes and warm up straight away after you’ve got out so that you’re not getting too hot and then too cold.

A hot tub in winter can be a fantastic way to make the most of your home as long as you know how to use it at this time of year.

Along with everything else that’s going on in the world right now winter is here – there’s a lot for all of us to cope with. This season means cold weather, darker days and potentially even snow. Your hot tub can become something of a sanctuary in this season, providing somewhere you can get away from all the busyness of the world and just relax. It’s also a great way to get the most out of your garden all year round. If you’ve been wondering whether you should use your hot tub in the winter these are some of the best reasons to make sure that you do.

Warm up and stay cosy

Especially if you’re not a fan of the cold your hot tub can be a great place to get warm and defrost. Turn the heat up to 40 degrees celsius and make sure that your hot tub cover is robust and effective so that most of the heat is being retained. Make sure you have warm robes and slippers within reach to continue the cosy effect when you get out.

Celebrate

New Year’s Eve could be a bit of a non-event for many people this year but if you have a hot tub then you can still have an unusual celebration. Watch the fireworks from your hot tub with a glass of fizz and ring in the new year in style.

Enjoy the benefits of hydrotherapy

At this time of year we can all start to suffer more from stiff joints, aches and pains, whether that’s as a result of the weather or new exercise regimes. Your hot tub provides very effective hydrotherapy thanks to the powerful jets and warm water, which will reduce the inflammation of conditions such as arthritis and help muscles to relax.

Ease colds and sinus problems

If you’re suffering with illness this winter then try a session in your hot tub to help ease the effects. The warm steam is fantastic for helping to clear sinuses, especially if you add a little eucalyptus oil. Steam inhalation is one of the most natural treatments for a cold and very effective too.

Destress

Whether you’re suffering from anxiety as a result of the pandemic uncertainty or Christmas is a season where you usually feel a little stressed, 20 minutes in your hot tub could turn things around. Try stargazing at night or finding a quiet five minutes first thing in the morning – your hot tub can be a sanctuary where you can have a few precious moments of calm away from the intensity of the world.

Go all out for Christmas

Christmas could be an unusual affair this year but you can still make it festive by going all out when it comes to your garden and hot tub. Create a stylish festive aesthetic with fairy lights wound around trees and have drinks and nibbles on floating trays. Or you could install lights and an entertainment system as well as a garden full of colourful light displays.

These are just some of the reasons to make sure you use your hot tub in winter this year.

There are different ways to use your hot tub during the winter months. You may want to drain it and keep it under cover for most of the colder season – or you may want to be able to take a nice warm dip even through the chilliest months of the year. Whatever your preference you need to make a decision now about how you’re going to use the hot tub during winter and then take steps to get it ready.

Keep the hot tub on?

There are many good reasons to keep your hot tub running during the winter, from enjoying the feel-good benefits of the jets and warm water when the world feels cold and grey, to the hydrotherapy that can help you to recover from injury or winter stiffness. It’s worth remembering that a lower outdoor temperature means that your hot tub will have to work harder to sustain its heat so this could mean an increase in energy bills. If you know you want to have access to your hot tub throughout the winter then you need to do the following before the season really starts:

• Change the water and do a comprehensive clean. It’s well worth draining the hot tub and cleaning it thoroughly before the temperature dips too low. It’s hard to change the water in freezing temperatures and cleaning isn’t much fun either so do this now before winter really sets in.
• Check your cover. A good hot tub cover can help to retain heat so that you keep your energy bills under control. It will also ensure that the water remains clean and debris-free. So, do a thorough check of the cover for any cracks or damage and replace it if necessary. You may also want to consider adding a thermal blanket under the cover, as this can be even more effective when it comes to keeping the heat in.
• Regularly review the water level. If the water level in your hot tub plummets then the filter and pump can shut down. This will leave you with a hot tub full of frozen water that can do serious damage. Make sure you keep the water level topped up to avoid this situation.

Shutting your hot tub down for winter

If you do decide that you want to shut the hot tub down until next year then you’ll need to start by draining the water and flushing the hot tub out. You need to get as much moisture out of the hot tub as possible but just in case you don’t get it all make sure you loosen the fittings too. Clear the jets, replace the filters and give the hot tub a deep clean so that it’s ready for use again when the weather starts to warm up.

Whether you decide to keep your hot tub on through the winter months or shut it down until spring there are lots of little jobs you can do now to make sure that you get to enjoy the hot tub as you want to in the months to come.

This time of year is fantastic for many things – cosy jumpers, long walks in crunchy leaves and… hot tubs. If you found the summer a little warm to really enjoy your hot tub and winter is often uncomfortable getting in and out of the water then autumn is perfect. Whether you choose to enjoy your hot tub on a misty autumn morning or a sunny late afternoon this time of year is ideal if you have a hot tub at home. So, how can you really make the most of it?

Have a movie night

In a couple of months our outside spaces will get less use so now is the time to really make the most of yours. Outdoor movie night is a great way to enjoy the warm water and being outside. If you don’t have a TV in your outdoor area then you can hook up a bed sheet and a projector to create a giant screen. Just add popcorn and your friends (or not) and you’re good to go!

Throw a hot tub party

Halloween is the ideal occasion to celebrate with a hot tub party this year. Although you’ll have to bear current COVID restrictions in mind you can still enjoy a sociable eve on autumn’s spookiest occasion. Get creative with the Halloween themed treats and decorations to make sure your evening really goes with a bang.

Combine your hot tub with autumn favourites

Whether it’s a pumpkin spiced latte or crumpets and jam there’s no reason not to enjoy all your favourite things about autumn from the comfort of your hot tub. Create some time to take your coffee outside on an autumn day and get all the hydrotherapy benefits of the warm water, combined with the open air and the positive impact of a few moments with something you really enjoy.

Get cosy

This time of year is great for getting cosy, enjoying the calmer pace of life and carving out some space to take a step back and relax. A hot tub is a great place to do this in autumn as it’s relaxing and somewhere that you can have some serious ‘me time.’ For many people this means getting into a book and enjoying it with your favourite beverage – we’d recommend a brand new thriller and some hot cider for a seasonal treat.

Enjoy an early start

Autumn mornings can feel very special and your hot tub is the ideal place to enjoy these. You might want to take a pen and paper outside with you and engage in a bit of bird watching. Or this could be the perfect time to just sit and notice your surroundings as the seasons change. If you’re struggling with the motivation to get up as the mornings get darker try a dip in your hot tub to help you out of bed.

These are just some of the ways that you can get more from your hot tub this autumn.