Category Archives: Hot Tub

So, your hot tub is installed, and yo’ve just discovered the sheer bliss that is the hot tub experience. The chances are, all you want to do right now is relax. The wonderfully warm water works wonders to help you unwind and relax after a stressful day, or an intense work out. Here’s how you can improve upon perfection to enhance your hot tub experience with some invigorating elements.

Underwater lighting

One of the most interesting and creative ways to make your hot tub stand out and enhance your spa experience is with a bespoke underwater lighting arrangement. Many hot tub users enjoy taking a dip after work or before bed, relaxing in the soothing warmth of the waters as the sun sets around them. This is where some hot tub lighting can really add a whole new element of personal expression, creativity and a real sense of luxury.

Why not upgrade to our Northern lights package, which offers a range of colours and effects including illuminated waterfall jets, creating a stunningly unique atmosphere.

Hot tub environment

Another great way to add to your hot tub experience is by shaping the area around your hot tub. There are many ways to do this, from a complete landscaping project featuring a bespoke enclosure, to a simple setup with some lighting and furniture. If you are the proud owner of one of our self-cleaning and Serenity hot tubs, you can utilise the deluxe LED and garden effects lighting, which extends your lighting effects to cover the perimeter of your hot tub cabinet.

Music

There’s nothing quite like some soothing music to add to your relaxation experience. Why not use a sound system built right into your hot tub? There are a range of options for adding sound into your hot tub, and some models even come with built in sound solutions.

Enhancing the experience further

Although the options we have explored above are all incredible ways to enhance your hot tub experience, there are so many more options that can help create a personalised relaxation environment. From aromatherapy oils, to hot tub accessories, there are so many options to explore! Have a look and find something that you like, after all, your hot tub should reflect your personal style.

If you are looking at purchasing a hot tub and want to explore the options available to you, or if you already own a hot tub but want to add that special something to enhance your experience, speak to one of our expert team by calling 0208 300 4003.

There’s something about a hot tub that is just truly irresistible. Whether it’s the incredible sensation of the warm water gently enveloping you after a long day, or the sensation of pride and luxury of owning such a stunning spa – everyone has their own reasons for wanting one. For those of you who might be unsure, or aren’t aware of the benefits of such an investment, here are some of the incredible benefits that you can enjoy with your new hot tub!

The hot tub experience

You might have heard of the incredible hot tub experience, but if you’ve never felt it for yourself, you might be unfamiliar. The hot tub experience refers to the indescribable feeling of coming home after a long day at the work or an intense work-out, and letting the invitingly warm waters of your hot tub ease your aching muscles, as you unwind, releasing the day’s stress as you relax in complete bliss.

The feeling of unwinding in the gentle warmth of your new spa as the light begins to fade is something that truly cannot be rivalled. Another great way to enhance this experience is to share it, whether it’s your partner, your family or your friends, the hot tub atmosphere creates the perfect environment for spending time with the people you love.

Improved health and wellbeing

As well as the incredible relaxation and social benefits, your hot tub is also especially beneficial for your health. The hydrotherapy jets and the warmth of the water provide a range of unique benefits, helping soothe aches and pains and providing a chance to release stress for a better night’s sleep and an overall more comfortable and confident mind.

If you are heavily involved in sports, or suffer from any physical afflictions that cause deep pain, such as arthritis or back pain, a hot tub can help ease any discomfort as the buoyancy of the water creates a low impact environment that allows you to exercise at a pace that suits you as the warm water helps ease pain and keep your muscles supple and flexible.

To find out more about how you could benefit from your own hot tub, speak to a member of our friendly support team on 0208 300 4003, who will be happy to discuss your options with you and help you come to an informed decision to suit your requirements.

There’s nothing quite like a hot tub, and one of the best ways to enjoy your hot tub is with family. Time spent in the hot tub makes for perfect family time, catching up on the day’ events and spending time playing with the kids.

Engaging and socialising with your kids

Whether it’s the TV, the computer or the phone, many parents struggle to pry their children away from their electronics. With your own hot tub or swim spa, this will be a thing of the past. Your children will be looking forward to coming home and relaxing in your hot tub or swim spa. This presents the perfect opportunity to get the family together and spend some valuable time bonding and catching up on the day’s events.

You can enjoy this family time all year round, whether it be sunny or cold outside. In fact, lots of people use their hot tub as part of their Christmas day tradition as well as for warm summer evenings.

Not only this, but the chances are your children are going to want to bring their friends over, presenting a great opportunity to socialise with other parents!

Young children will also love swimming and relaxing with you in the gentle warmth of the hot tub or swim spa. This will help to increase their confidence in the water as they can practice swimming with you in a controlled environment.

Staying active and healthy

Hot tubs and swim spas are also perfect for teaching children to swim and encouraging them to stay active. Swimming regularly is a great way to stay in shape, stay healthy and maintain a healthy lifestyle. As your children grow up, it’s important that they take up some form of regular exercise, as this allows them to develop naturally and grow a healthy body and immune system. This also acts as an excellent opportunity for them to make friends and develop relationships that can last a lifetime.

This is not just important for your kids either. Regular exercise can reduce the risk and symptoms of more than 20 physical and mental health conditions, even going as far as to slow down the body’s natural aging process to help keep you feeling and looking young and healthy.

Hot tubs are known for their relaxation benefits but a lesser-known use is that hot tubs are ideal for gentle and low impact exercise to improve your overall health and fitness. This doesn’t need to be difficult exercises, and you can enjoy the benefits that this has on your body from the comfort and luxury of your hot tub. At the same time, the heated water helps to increase your overall blood flow, which in turn helps your body to release any toxins. Here are 5 low impact exercises that you can do from the comfort of your hot tub:

#1 Core extensions

You can work your abdominal muscles gently in the water, and the buoyancy created by the water is fantastic to support your back whilst you do this. Simply put yourself into a sitting position facing into the centre of your hot tub. Hold onto the side with both hands before bringing your knees to your chest, and then extending them completely, keeping your back straight. Repeat this 30 times or as many times as you can until you feel the burn in your muscles.

#2 Heel raises

Heel raises are great for slimming and toning your calf muscles, whilst the water supports your body to improve your balance. Stand with your feet flat, and rock backwards and forwards from the toes to the heels of your feet around 15-20 times, repeating as many times as you like. One tip is to engage your core muscles to help you stay completely upright and avoid injury.

#3 Hand claps

This is one that everyone will be able to do. Stand up in the hot tub or kneel down so that your body is fully submerged in the water. Extend your arms out beside you with thumbs towards the sky, and then as quickly as you can bring your palms together, keeping your arms straight. The water provides good resistance to work your arm and shoulder muscles. Repeat 10 times for one set, pushing faster each time.

#4 Supported squats

Squats can be tricky and put strain on the knees, but in a swim spa this strain is taken away through the buoyancy of the water. Stand with your knees bent and your hips tilted back. In repetition, bend your knees to squat as low as possible, then stand up and push your hips forward to full extension whilst squeezing your glutes.

#5 Underwater cycling

Even if you don’t have an underwater exercise bike, you can replicate this movement with your legs under the water in your hot tub. Do this in a seated position and extend your legs in front of you before making pedalling movements as quickly as you can, but with controlled movements. Keep going for as long as you can, and you will begin to feel your muscles working after a little while.

Exercise recovery

These exercises are all easy to do within your hot tub, with the water acting as a support, which is useful if you are suffering from an injury or joint pain. But perhaps the nicest part of the whole experience is relaxing in your hot tub after exercising. The warmth of the water is soothing for your muscles and can help you to fully relax and recover quickly.

Take a look at our full range of hot tubs or give one of the Hot Tub and Swim Spa Company a call today on 0208 300 4003 to find out more.

After the initial set up, maintaining water quality is straightforward and allows you to enjoy a consistently brilliant experience whilst getting the best value out of your tub and protecting your investment for years to come. If you own one of our Hydropool Self Cleaning hot tubs, this is even simpler as the hot tub takes care of the cleaning for you, but for other hot tubs, here are our aftercare tips to help you achieve the best value out of your hot tub.

Creating and Following Routine

There are a number of steps you can take to ensure the longevity of your hot tub. These should be completed on a consistent schedule – the frequency of which varies based upon the task. For example, it is good practise to drain the tub and clean the outer shell every three months. For our customers, we offer these services as part of our After Sales care, but for those who want to tackle the care and maintenance of the hot tub themselves, establishing a routine of testing the water quality, filters and systems, draining and refilling the tub, and cleaning the different parts can help prolong the life and ensure the water stays crystal clear.

To see the full range of maintenance tasks that we offer as a part of our after-sales care, and read our advice on how best to approach these, take a look at our hot tub services page here.

Protecting your Hot Tub

A great way to help prolong the life of your tub is to ensure it is properly protected from the elements. One of the easiest and most effective ways to do this is with a high quality hot tub cover. Your cover protects your hot tub from the weather, which is essential as rain, snow and heavy storms can all take a toll on the life of your tub. For this reason, it is worth looking after your cover, being careful when removing it or clearing debris as to prevent tearing.

Another effective way of protecting your swim spa is by installing a gazebo or another type of enclosure to surround the tub. This not only offers excellent protection from the elements, but also creates a space of ultimate relaxation and pleasure as well as providing additional privacy. Installing a custom hot tub enclosure is the perfect way to create a romantic space to relax with cocktails in the evening, or establish an elegant oasis for casual lunches and family swims.

Discover our stunning range of luxurious enclosures on our website today or get in touch with one of our specialists to explore the options available to you by visiting our website here or calling 0208 300 4003.

Hot tubs, at their very core, are all about luxury. Making the decision to invest in your own hot tub is a fantastic way of displaying your personal style and luxury. One incredible way to enhance this bespoke sense of luxury and relaxation is to invest in the perfect furniture accompaniments for your hot tub.

Landscaping and Accessories

Many people opt for some form of landscaping around their hot tub, whether in the form of a bespoke enclosure, a decking or simple adjustments or additions to the current space. This provides a truly unique and customised finish to the investment, allowing you to creatively display your style in whichever fashion you wish. If you do decide to erect a deck around your hot tub, or form an enclosure for use all year round, a simple but effective way to complete the space and enhance its beauty is with some furniture accompaniments.

These come in a vast range of options, and whilst there is no limit to your creative options, the easiest way to enhance your hot tub experience is with some simple lounge chairs or sunbeds and a surface to act as a table for refreshments.

Factors to consider

The main factor to consider when it comes to selecting furniture for your hot tub environment is your personal sense of style and aesthetic preferences. The design is entirely for you to shape and style dependent on your taste. You may choose to go for a minimalistic style, or a more rustic, homely feel, but whatever you decide on, it should be a reflection of your personality, a visual representation of who you are.

With this in mind, you should begin to consider what you require from your hot tub furniture. Do you simply require somewhere to sit and dry-off once you leave the tub? Or would you prefer to structure an environment for entertaining guests? Maybe both? Once you understand what you require, it is far easier to narrow down the options to find the best solution.

Making the decision

Now that you have filtered your options to match your requirements, and selected a few based on your aesthetic preferences, the only other factors to consider are: the size, will it fit in the environment you have designated for it? Your budget, how much would you like to spend on furniture? And the quality, is the furniture of a high quality to match that of your hot tub? Once you’ve thought about each of these, it’s all down to you to see which you like and which work with the environment you are trying to create, and have fun!

To find out how you can purchase your own hot tub, or explore the options available to you, visit our website here or speak to a member of our team on 0208 300 4003.

Hot tubs are known for the relaxation benefits that they provide, and are often seen as a luxury. Although many people buy their own hot tub purely for the relaxation and enjoyment, there are actually a number of health benefits that hot tubs are able to bring to regular users. Here are some examples of these:

Blood sugar changes

Did you know that hot tubs can benefit those living with type 2 diabetes? Type 2 diabetes involves the body being unable to produce enough insulin, or use it effectively, which results in high blood glucose levels. Over time this can cause damage to the organs, however type 2 diabetes can be largely managed by keeping sugar intake minimal through a controlled diet. It’s a little known fact that hot tubs are actually effective at reducing blood sugar levels, since the hot water exposure for around half an hour daily can make a noticeable difference.

Eases difficulty sleeping

The average hot tub temperature is around 40 degrees, and sitting in it for a period of time helps your body temperature to rise to adjust. This, combined with the support of the surrounding water taking the strain off of the body, causes the body to relax, and can aid sleep. Once leaving the hot tub, your body temperature returns to normal, and this drop back to normal can also encourage a deeper sleep.

Hydrotherapy for many conditions

Many conditions ranging from Arthritis and joint injuries to stress, headaches, Tendonitis and Scoliosis are often treated through hydrotherapy, which is prescribed by medical professionals. Most hot tubs can ease the symptoms of these conditions through not only the warmth of the water. Relaxing massage jets can stimulate better circulation, blood flow and muscle relaxation. Buoyancy from being in the water eases pressure on joints by creating a feeling of weightlessness.

Increased mobility and fitness

With the benefits that have already been mentioned, this can also lead to increased mobility and overall greater wellbeing and lower stress levels. The Hot Tub and Swim Spa Company also offers a range of combined hot tubs and swim spas, meaning that buyers can enjoy swimming against a current and increasing their fitness levels and swimming abilities from the comfort of their own home.

Find out more about our range of hot tubs and swim spas today by giving us a call on 0208 300 4003.

There are a few factors to consider before deciding where to place your new Hydropool Hot Tub. For example, is your new spa going to be used mainly to provide relief from back pain, stress or insomnia? Or will it become the central social hub of your home where you can spend quality time with family and friends? There are lots of options available to you, here are a few points that you may find useful…

#1 Maximum relaxation for all seasons

The ideal location for your beautiful new spa would be one that allows you to soak up some vitamin D during the summer months, whilst offering some shelter in the winter. Our wide range of marine grade and weather proof gazebos provide the perfect all year round solution. Enjoy al fresco dining in our bespoke Riviera Pavilion. Look up and you will see the benefits of having the tinted sky roof – see the clouds and the stars! This stunning enclosure allows you to feel like you are outside when you are sheltered and warm! Open the louvre blinds on warmer days or close them in colder ones. The gas filled bar window offers those enjoying the bar a chance to get involved in the action. The possibilities are endless.

#2 Indoors or Outdoors?

Contrary to popular belief, hot tubs aren’t designed to solely exist outdoors. Many people choose to build a relaxation room with a tub, sauna and gym equipment inside their homes. This means that you could potentially create the perfect luxury retreat inside your very own home!

#3 Who will be using it?

If you’re expecting to use your spa mostly as a private adult health retreat, you may want to choose a more secluded or quiet area of your garden. Hydrotherapy has been scientifically proven to do wonders for arthritic pains, back pain, migraines, stress relief, diabetes, insomnia and much more! On the other hand, if you plan on using your spa to reconnect relationships with your family and to entertain guests, a more accessible, central location may be more appropriate.

#4 Where does it fit?

Where will your hot tub fit? There may only be one place that your hot tub will realistically fit in your garden or home, but there might be options for you. In this case, you’ll have to consider how it fits with the rest of your garden, such as any landscaping elements, trees, lighting and pathways.

#5 Our spas are fit to last a lifetime!

With the majority of people getting the most out of their hot tub experience during the winter months, some may worry that if it is not properly protected the colder weather and snow may damage the spa. However, our weather proof, thick, insulated covers not only keep out any dirt or debris but they also protect the shell and jets from any adverse weather conditions. Our Hydropools have marine grade, rot proof cabinets to ensure that your spa looks aesthetically pleasing all year round!

Hot tubs are a flexible solution and can be placed anywhere you decide depending on your preferences and practical requirements. At The Hot Tub and Swim Spa Company, we offer a wide range of different sized hot tubs and swim spas to meet the needs of each of our customers. We also offer site surveys, carried out by one of our award winning team of experts, to offer advice on the best location to maximise your hot tub experience!

Give us a call today on 0208 300 4003 for hot tub placement advice or to make your purchase today.