When the regular exercise routine gets boring or stale, many people turn to the swim spa to kick it up a notch.
With so many ways to use it and even more benefits, here’s how to beat the exercise blues with a swim spa at home.
Sculpt Muscles with Resistance Training
A swim spa can be equipped with a variety of strength building accessories, like resistance bands and row bars to tone and shape muscles. Used a few times a week from the comfort of you swim spa, and you’ll notice your arms, legs and back muscles shaping up in no time.
Get Some Cardio with an Underwater Treadmill
Running is an effective way to maintain a healthy body weight, yet the impact to joints is awful, often causing pain and long-term injury. With a swim spa at home, you can enjoy the full benefits of running without the strain.
Swim Laps in Place
Your swim spa provides a constant flow of water to keep you in one place, so swim laps without ever hitting the wall. Swim like a professional or just get in a few relaxing strokes. However you like to swim, you can do it with an amazing swim spa in the backyard or patio.
So Go Ahead, Take a Swim, You Deserve it!
It’s, fast, fun and relaxing. Not only that, it’s good for the body, soothes the mind and can improve your overall health and well-being.
To learn more about the benefits of owning a swim spa, pick up a copy of our free buyer’s guide… Secrets to Swim Spa Buying Success. Just give us a call or visit Swim Spas MN.
Losing weight is probably the most common goal there is, and one of the hardest to keep because there are so many factors. There is no secret solution to losing weight. Your diet, exercise routine, genetics, sleep habits, work environment and many other circumstances can all influence your body’s ability to lose weight. Still, you might be surprised to learn that a hot tub can help keep you on your path to weight loss in a number of ways (when paired with adjustments to the factors we’ve mentioned.).
For starters, hydrotherapy can help your body recover from a tough workout, so you feel ready to get after it again the next day. If you start thinking about a nice soak as a reward after a hard workout, you may be more motivated to hit the gym. Plus, using a hot tub before bed can help you get better sleep, which can also help promote weight loss. In total, a hot tub is a great addition to any exercise routine and can help keep you motivated and feeling ready to take on any weight-loss goals.
This is a Freeflow sport 2020 Azure Sand spa lifestyle photo photographed in San Marcos by ODonnnell Photograf
Do you love to travel? If you’re like most people, you look forward to those few days a year when you can take a break from the worries and commitments of daily life and experience something new. But sometimes jetting off to an exotic destination or even taking a weekend road trip, just isn’t possible, especially during a pandemic. When that happens, the best we can do is try to experience the best things about vacation, without leaving home. It’s easier than you might think!
We did an informal poll, and asked people around the office what they enjoyed most about traveling. Here are some of the reasons they came up with:
Getting refreshed and revitalized
Having dedicated time to spend with your partner and kids
Socialization with friends
Time to reflect on your short and long-term goals
Appreciation of nature and you surroundings
Prioritizing pleasure over work and other not-so-fun obligations
With a little creativity, you can enjoy many of these same benefits at home. With a Hot Spring spa at home, wellness, happiness, and connection is as close as your own backyard.
Not quite convinced? This chart compares the overall wellness benefits of a hot tub versus a vacation.
Hot Tub
Vacation
Enjoyment Frequency
Many Hot Spring customers make “spa time” part of their daily routine. Even when used daily, a high-quality hot tub can last 15 to 20 years or longer with proper maintenance.
One to two-week duration once yearly. Memories can last a lifetime, although the experience itself is short.
Wellness
Daily or at least weekly opportunities for revitalizing massage, meditation, connection and socialization with family, friends and neighbors leads to an increased sense of well being.
Awesome for the one- to two-week period, but over quickly.
Socialization/ Community
Consistent opportunity to invite family, friends and neighbors to connect in a pleasant, natural setting.
Family and friends can join up on vacation. Great, but short-lived, fun. Out-of-pocket costs for all participants. Logistics can be a hassle for the organizer.
Connection to
Loved Ones
It’s tough to bring a smartphone, tablet or television into the tub. The burble of the bubbles fills in silences, giving soakers opportunities to discuss matters at their leisure.
Good opportunity to connect in stimulating new settings if friends and family members take out the headphones, put down the phones and stop to enjoy the experience.
Dedicated Relaxation
A hot tub can serve as your personal reset button, helping you melt away mental and physical tension. And since it’s in your own back yard, you can enjoy revitalization every day!
Opportunities to recharge, but also pressure to take advantage of everything the location has to offer; landmarks, museums, hikes, shows, athletic adventures, restaurants and more.
Meditation / Reflection time
There is nothing like warm water and jets to help you access the subconscious and reflect on your emotional and physical wellness. A practice of daily meditation is proven to make you happier over your lifetime.
Vacation brings a clear-eyed perspective back home. It also provides the necessary distance to re-evaluate goals and determine what matters. The problem is that resolutions discovered while away can be lost in frenetic home life.
Time in Nature
Regular time in your outdoor hot tub helps you tune into the beauty of nature from your own backyard. This awareness helps you feel part of a greater world, a notion that eases stress and improves happiness.
Visiting dramatic places like Yosemite or Big Sur can be life changing.
For an experience that leads to happiness, vitality, and connection, the hot tub wins over a vacation, hands down. A glance at our reviews illustrate the fact that hot tubbing is a popular backyard activity for families, empty nesters, athletes – just about anyone!
There will be time again someday to hop on a plane or take the kids to a theme park. In the meantime, your local Hot Spring Spas dealer can help you establish your own backyard retreat, where wellness, comfort, and connection are always available!
Is a hot tub at the top of your wish list? Right now, having a place to de-stress and spend time with family in your own backyard sounds especially enticing. If you’ve been checking out hot tub models online or visiting showrooms but haven’t taken the plunge, read on. This might be just the news you’ve been waiting for.
Introducing the new 2020 Hot Spot Collection.
Hot Spot spas have long been a customer favorite, and with the launch of our new 2020 Hot Spot Collection, there’s even more to love. Completely redesigned inside and out with eye-catching exteriors and innovative massage features, this value priced collection offers a best-in-class hot tub experience.
Wondering about what a hot tub costs? From small two seat and three seat spas to larger models seating five, six and seven adults, value pricing puts the Hot Spring spa you want within reach. And all models are designed with energy efficient features to keep hot tub operating expenses low.
New exteriors create an elegant backyard focal point.
We wanted our new Hot Spot Collection to be as beautiful as it is comfortable. It looks like we’ve accomplished our goal, because our new, stylish exteriors have been getting rave reviews. Cabinets now feature sleek metallic corners accented with lighting, wide textured panels, and on-trend exterior color options to complement a wide range of architectural elements and landscaping. Interiors have been fully re-imagined with clean lines for comfort and visual appeal. Multi-colored lighting, charcoal grey and stainless-steel jet faces, and larger spa-pillows add to the elevated look and feel.
Hot-tubbers have come to expect unparalleled massage from Hot Spring spas, and the 2020 Hot Spot collection delivers on that promise. Updated models include a larger variety of jets, with an increased jet count in each spa. You’ll love making time in your hot tub part of your daily routine.
A Hot Spot to fit your space and lifestyle.
The compact TX and SX models are the ideal hot tub for singles, empty nesters, or condo and apartment dwellers. There’s plenty of room to ease into the day with a cup of coffee and an invigorating soak, or star-gaze with a loved one to prepare for a good night sleep.
For larger groups, new Rhythm®and Relay®models seat six or seven adults, with the Relay featuring a comfortable lounge seat. It’s the perfect place for conversation and connection. Once the quarantine is over, Invite some friends over for a barbecue and finish off the evening with a hot tub soak!
The roomy Rhythm has room for seven!
Every aspect of the new 2020 Hot Spot collection has been thoughtfully designed to provide hot-tubbers the chance to maximize every day by making a Hot Spot Spa part of their daily wellness routine.
To make the right choice when purchasing a hot tub, it’s important to have all the facts. Download our Hot Tub Buyer’s Guide today, then make a plan to visit one of our 6 showrooms throughout Iowa and Minnesota or arrange a virtual showroom tour.
We are all looking forward to fresh spring air. We can’t wait to open our windows and let the breeze clear out our homes of germs and sickness. Just when the weather started looking up, it got cooler again. We all know someone with the flu, cold, or other sickness. Soaking in a hot tub can help you fight those illnesses, even when you get out!
Soak in the heat
Raising your body temperature helps fight off germs. You want to raise your body temperature so you sweat out toxins. 104 degrees is the hottest safe level.
Clean Water
Test your hot tub. Make sure your chemicals are balanced. You want a clean environment while your immune system is low.
Stuck at Home
Keep you body temp up by soaking in your hot tub ever few hours. Your hot tub will help relieve pain and help you relax.
Apply Salve Under your Nose
A small dab of Vicks or any menthol or eucalyptus can help open your breathing passages.
Blow you Nose
The heat will make your nose run. Experts say it is important to regularly blow your nose.
Hydration
Hot tubs are naturally dehydrating. Drink plenty of water throughout the duration of your illness and to prevent future sickness.
We’ve moved beyond foam and vinyl. Our DuraCore covers have a completely different internal construction than ordinary covers. A tough plastic shell that doesn’t break, a lightweight, highly insulating core, and no polystyrene to absorb water. All inside a tough, beautiful fabric skin.
Inside
Modern spa covers can’t get waterlogged because there’s simply nothing in them that absorbs water the way foam covers do. High strength is achieved using high-grade twinwall polycarbonate that stays strong year after year. And our engineered insulation pack uses commercial grade insulation and radiant air cavities to give you double the R-value in a lightweight package.
Outside:
Why shouldn’t the fabric covering last as long as your spa? Every DuraCore cover comes with the most advanced polyester fabric of any spa cover. Made from solution-dyed fibers, it has a lifetime warranty against cracking. Plus, there’s no need for regular treatment to maintain UV protection of your cover.
The best spa for the planet:
Standard vinyl and foam spa covers waste a lot of energy over their short lives, then head to landfills where they sit for hundreds of years. Modern covers last far longer, are made of 90% recyclable and reusable materials, and save literally tons of carbon over their lifetime. Plus we offer the only solar heating spa cover on the market, our SunCatcher spa cover, which offsets up to 80% of electric heating, saving up to 20 tons of greenhouse gas emissions over its life.
If you’ve spent any time shopping for a new hot tub, you’ve probably heard a lot about how good hot tubs are for your health. But apart from being relaxing and soothing, many people still wonder, “What does a hot tub actually do for your body?” The short answer? A lot.
Using a hot tub regularly can have a tremendous impact on a number of health conditions and provide a big boost to your overall well-being. To understand the effects of a hot tub on the body, here are some common physical ailments and health issues that can be alleviated with regular hot tub use.
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Muscle soreness
Chronic pain affects an estimated 20% of U.S. adults or around 50 million people. Often, that pain takes the form of sore muscles. Thankfully, hot tubs might be able to provide some relief. The heat from the spa water could help loosen tight muscles and encourage blood flow, which can help reduce pain. Powerful jet systems can also massage the muscles and alleviate any tension that may be causing discomfort. That’s why regular hot tub use might not only relieve pain, but it can also provide a boost for your exercise routine as well.
Joint pain
Joint pain is another common affliction that can be improved through daily hot tub use. The reason is simple: The buoyancy of water can take weight off of your joints, which might help relieve joint pain or arthritis pain. According to the Arthritis Foundation, warm water immersion “offers 360-degree support for sore limbs, can decrease swelling and inflammation and increase circulation.” They also note that the effects of a hot tub on your body may continue for a prolonged period after you’ve left the spa.
Stress
Modern life is full of stressors that can take their toll on your physical and emotional well-being. But hot tubs help melt that stress away through the power of warm water hydrotherapy. Studies have shown that your body’s autonomic nervous system balances out when you immerse yourself in warm water. This balancing act could help you better manage stress and can even lead to “a reduction in the risk of cardiovascular disease, improved memory, enhanced cognitive processes and increased concentration.”
Anxiety
Hot tubs might help reduce anxiety in much the same way that they can impact your stress levels. The way warm water affects your body’s nervous system might help you process emotions and relieve anxiety. But there are features beyond the water itself that can help with anxiety. Built-in LED lights help create a calming atmosphere while integrated Bluetooth speakers allow you to listen to relaxing music or a guided meditation program.
Poor sleep
According to one study , up to 70% of U.S. adults say they don’t get the sleep they need. And lack of sleep quickly takes a toll on both mind and body. But a hot tub can help correct that. A relaxing soak before bed helps you disconnect from the stresses and obligations in your daily life. Taking a break from screens and social media also helps quiet your mind and has been proven to lead to better sleep. By relaxing your muscles and erasing the worries of the day, a hot tub can set the stage for night after night of restorative sleep.
Conclusion
When it comes down to it, there’s a lot that a hot tub does for your body. But you won’t know how it’ll work for you until you try it yourself. Find your local Hot Spring dealer and schedule a wet test today. You’ll be able to experience the massage of powerful jets and enjoy all the transformative properties of your very own hot tub.
There are so many ways to benefit from your hot tub this holiday season. From relaxing to celebrating, a hot tub will be there to help! Let us paint you a picture.
Family time – Everyone is home for the holidays and you couldn’t be more excited to sit down and talk to your kids, grandkids, siblings or parents and just catch up and have some laughs. You can surely all sit around the TV in the living room with your phones in your hand OR you can unplug and head out to the hot tub for disconnected conversation.
Relaxation– You just spent 3 hours at the mall finishing up shopping for your family’s Christmas presents just to get home and spend another hour wrapping them. After finishing up, head to your hot tub to relax your mind and muscles and prepare for a great night sleep.
Christmas Eve– The kids are all winding down from their exciting day of playing in the snow or running around with the cousins. They are all on a Christmas cookies sugar high and they can’t stop talking about their excitement for Santa Claus to come. Take the kids out to the hot tub and watch the night sky and gaze into the stars watching for Santa before bed. The warm water will relax them as memories are being made as you create a Christmas Eve tradition of watching for Santa together.
A GetAway– Aunt Shirley and Uncle George have been staying at your house for 4 long days now and you need a get away. Head to your hot tub for your own personal oasis. Relax as you listen to the bubbling water, warm your body up as the air around you is freezing cold and clear your mind.
Snowfall– Close your eyes and picture the snow falling around you as you sit in your spa. Those huge snowflakes are falling, the ones that look like you’re in a snow globe that was just shaken up. As you’re sitting in warm water the cold flakes are falling right on your head, this is a moment like no other!
Celebration– You are having a few friends over to celebrate New Year’s Eve. The ball just dropped in Time Square at 11PM CT, you have just enough time to head out to the hot tub for an unplugged soak full of laughter with your buddies before it strikes midnight in the Midwest. Hello 2020!
There are so many ways to benefit from your hot tub this holiday season. From relaxing to celebrating, a hot tub will be there to help! Let us paint you a picture.
Family time – Everyone is home for the holidays and you couldn’t be more excited to sit down and talk to your kids, grandkids, siblings or parents and just catch up and have some laughs. You can surely all sit around the TV in the living room with your phones in your hand OR you can unplug and head out to the hot tub for disconnected conversation.
Relaxation– You just spent 3 hours at the mall finishing up shopping for your family’s Christmas presents just to get home and spend another hour wrapping them. After finishing up, head to your hot tub to relax your mind and muscles and prepare for a great night sleep.
Christmas Eve– The kids are all winding down from their exciting day of playing in the snow or running around with the cousins. They are all on a Christmas cookies sugar high and they can’t stop talking about their excitement for Santa Claus to come. Take the kids out to the hot tub and watch the night sky and gaze into the stars watching for Santa before bed. The warm water will relax them as memories are being made as you create a Christmas Eve tradition of watching for Santa together.
A GetAway– Aunt Shirley and Uncle George have been staying at your house for 4 long days now and you need a get away. Head to your hot tub for your own personal oasis. Relax as you listen to the bubbling water, warm your body up as the air around you is freezing cold and clear your mind.
Snowfall– Close your eyes and picture the snow falling around you as you sit in your spa. Those huge snowflakes are falling, the ones that look like you’re in a snow globe that was just shaken up. As you’re sitting in warm water the cold flakes are falling right on your head, this is a moment like no other!
Celebration– You are having a few friends over to celebrate New Year’s Eve. The ball just dropped in Time Square at 11PM CT, you have just enough time to head out to the hot tub for an unplugged soak full of laughter with your buddies before it strikes midnight in the Midwest. Hello 2020!
Winterizing your spa for the season—draining it, cleaning it, and protecting it from the effects of freezing weather—can be a complicated and time-consuming procedure. In many cases, it’s better for the health of your hot tub to keep it running. Plus, in addition to enjoying the everyday benefits of your home spa, you’ll get to experience some perks unique to the winter months:
Staying Warm Outside in the Cold. In freezing weather, a soak in your home spa allows you to spend time outside in warmth and comfort, instead of huddling indoors or shivering in the cold air.
Cold-Weather Hydrotherapy. When your muscles and joints are cold, you’re more likely to pull or strain them during physical activity. In chilly temperatures, soaking in your hot tub before exercise can help warm you up and prepare your body for a safer workout, while soaking after a workout can relax and soothe aching muscles or stiff limbs. Learn more about integrating your hot tub with exercise in this guide.
Winter Socializing and Celebrations. The winter holidays are a perfect time to enjoy the company of close friends and family. Your hot tub can serve as a unique and memorable site for a festive winter gathering.
10 TIPS FOR GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR HOT TUB IN WINTER
During the winter, follow these tips to protect your hot tub, keep yourself safe, and enhance your enjoyment:
Invest in a Good Cover. Make sure your hot tub cover is well-insulated and has a tight-fitting seal. A high-quality cover in good condition will help your hot tub maintain a constant high temperature, even when the weather is frightful.
Monitor the Water Level. Check your water level frequently and add more as necessary. If the water level falls too low in cold weather, the components may freeze, which could damage your hot tub.
Keep the Water Clean. Make sure you clean and maintain your water and filters according to your usual schedule. Simple problems can become more complicated to fix in subzero weather.
Change Your Water Early. If your tub will be due for a scheduled water change during winter, it’s a good idea to shift it to earlier in the year. Changing water while the outside temperatures are low can be particularly challenging, as there’s a risk of water freezing and damaging your spa.
Turn Down the Jets. Use the jets to a lesser extent than you would in other seasons, and don’t forget to turn them off when not in use. The jets work by blowing air into the water, which can lower the temperature.
Be Smart About Soak Times. The longer you stay in your spa, the higher your body temperature climbs. While it may be tempting to linger in the comforting warmth of your hot tub when the outside air is cold, try to limit your soak time to about twenty minutes Moving from extreme heat to extreme cold can place dangerous stress on your body.
Stay Hydrated. It’s always important to stay hydrated when you’re using your hot tub. During the winter, you may want to drink warm or room-temperature beverages while soaking to keep yourself hydrated while combating the cold. Since alcohol can increase the effects of dehydration, it’s best to abstain from drinking alcoholic beverages in your spa.
Have a Plan for Retreat. Cold weather can be dangerous, particularly when you’re wet and wearing a bathing suit. At the conclusion of your soak, when you must leave the protective warmth of your spa and face the icy winter air, make sure to immediately shield yourself from the cold. Keep a bathrobe and shoes or sturdy slippers nearby, and get indoors as quickly as possible after leaving your hot tub.
Vacation Without Worry. If your winter plans involve travel, rest assured your hot tub will be fine without you. Consider adding Connextion from Hot Spring® Spas, a subscription-based service that will remotely monitor your hot tub and alert you and your dealer to any potential issues, no matter where you are in the world. If problems arise, your dealer can arrange to have them fixed without disrupting your vacation.
Enhance Your Outdoor Sanctuary. Use accessories to add warmth and comfort to your outdoor hot tub environment in the winter. Consider adding heating lamps, or a towel warmer, or maybe simply a weatherproof rug to protect bare feet from the frozen ground. Just make sure all electrical devices are either battery-operated or are placed far enough away from your hot tub to avoid any possible risk of electrocution from contact with water.
If you’re still debating whether to keep your hot tub running all winter long, it may help to know how much energy your spa is likely to use in cold weather. For any questions you may have about winter hot tub use please call the or email us Hot Spring Spas. They’ll be able to help you better understand your model and its known performance specifications.
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