Yes – we are Hot Tub Cover Pros! But we are also hot tubbers that just happen to know about covers specifically.
In this short post, we want to cover 4 major health benefits you derive from time spent in your hot tub.
Stress and anxiety reduction
Studies show reductions in both physical and mental stress and anxiety, for up to four 
hours after even 15 minutes in a hot tub. Studies show these results equally for a simple soak in hot water, and almost equivalent results from the added physical massage from jets of water. The near weightlessness can significantly benefit those that suffer with chronic back and spine pain, relieving the weight load while also increasing circulation due to the heat.
Reduction of chronic pain including arthritis
Buoyancy and near weightlessness contribute to gains in circulation. The circulation increase is enhanced as well from the warmth of the water and the opening of the capillaries. With that,tight muscles can more easily relax. Inflammation causing joint sensitivity can be decreased as the increased circulation can remove the swelling.
Aids hypertension
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, can be helped by a visit to your hot tub. Submerged in the hot water, your heart has to work harder in an attempt to disperse the excess heat and cool the body core temperature. When this happens, the cells of the body dilate which reduces resistance to blood flow and therefore reduces the pressure the heart needs to pump, lowering your blood pressure.
Avoid back and forth between the tub and a swimming pool. This can reverse the effect and can raise your blood pressure.
Makes falling asleep easier
Most people are not able to fall asleep easily when they are cold. A visit to the hot tub can put an end to that problem. We all know how easily we fall asleep when we are warm and cozy. The hot tub can also allow us to decompress from our day, whether it be from the kids or our jobs. Time in the hot tub before bed can allow us to begin to drop all the mental baggage we have carried throughout the day.
Happy Tubbing!
Ethel Elliott
