<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>health – Hot Tub Cover Pros</title> <atom:link href="https://www.hottubcoverpros.com/tag/health/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://www.hottubcoverpros.com</link> <description>Spa & Hot Tub Cover Geeks</description> <lastBuildDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2018 16:23:08 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=4.8.25</generator> <item> <title>Top 5 Health Benefits of Hot Tubs and Spas</title> <link>https://www.hottubcoverpros.com/top-5-health-benefits-of-hot-tubs-and-spas/</link> <comments>https://www.hottubcoverpros.com/top-5-health-benefits-of-hot-tubs-and-spas/#respond</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:55:13 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator><![CDATA[HotTubCoverPros]]></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Lifestyle]]></category> <category><![CDATA[spa covers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hot tub covers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hot tub cover]]></category> <category><![CDATA[spa cover]]></category> <category><![CDATA[health]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.hottubcoverpros.com/?p=1455</guid> <description><![CDATA[ The warm water in hot tubs and spas contain three important healing factors: heat, buoyancy and massage. Combined, these factors create a feeling of relaxation and, when used on a regular basis, a hot tub can actually benefit you health-wise as well. Hot tubs have been used as hot water therapy to heal join and […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/BlogPosting"><div> <p><a href="http://www.hottubcoverpros.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hot-tub-by-stream.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1456" style="margin: 3px 4px; border: 2px solid black;" alt="hot-tub-by-stream" src="http://www.hottubcoverpros.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hot-tub-by-stream.jpg" width="414" height="310" srcset="https://www.hottubcoverpros.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hot-tub-by-stream.jpg 414w, https://www.hottubcoverpros.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/hot-tub-by-stream-300x224.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 414px) 100vw, 414px" /></a>The warm water in hot tubs and spas contain three important healing factors: heat, buoyancy and massage. Combined, these factors create a feeling of relaxation and, when used on a regular basis, a hot tub can actually benefit you health-wise as well. Hot tubs have been used as hot water therapy to heal join and muscle pain, sleeping disorders, and even just stress in general. Who would have thought that simple sitting in water can make you feel so much better? Here are some of the areas that using a hot tub can improve:</p> <p>1. <strong>Stress and sleep:</strong>The massaging of warm water causes your body to release endorphins, which lead to a natural reduction of stress. The water can also dilate blood vessels, helping to prevent painful headaches. The Pros recommend relaxing in a hot tub if you find that you’re having trouble getting to sleep at night because it will help you ease into a deeper sleep.</p> <p>2. <strong>Muscles and joints:</strong>¨We at the Pros think that your skin and muscles loosen and become more relaxed from the improved blood circulation after soaking in a hot tub. As you relax, your blood flow increases, which can help bring nutrients to help repair an injury to muscles or joints that you may have gotten.</p> <p>3. <strong>Arthritis:</strong>¨Warm water Hydrotherapy is beneficial to those who suffer from arthritis. The heat and massaging from the jets help ease any painful aches.</p> <p>4. <strong>Diabetes:</strong>¨Many studies have shown that diabetics who soaked in a hot tub for 30 minutes a day, 6 days a week have been able to reduce their blood sugar levels by 10-15%! In fact, it has also been shown that soaking in a hot tub can lower blood pressure, too! This is no surprise, considering how relaxing it is, don’t you think?</p> <p>5. <strong>Diseases such as MS, CP and more:</strong>Because hot tubs aid in muscle relaxation and the loosening of joints, they also appear to be beneficial for those who suffer from depression, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Bursitis, Fibromyalgia, Scoliosis and Tendonitis. Some spas have also been proven to be helpful for those stricken with diseases such as Cerebral Palsy and Multiple Sclerosis.</p> <p>After a nice soak, be sure to place your cover back on top – you won’t want to get back in the water if you find that it isn’t as clean as it was when you left it! Hot tub covers and/or spa covers will ensure that your spa is clean and free of debris and will even keep the water warm.</p> </div> </div>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.hottubcoverpros.com/top-5-health-benefits-of-hot-tubs-and-spas/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Work Out In the Hot Tub</title> <link>https://www.hottubcoverpros.com/work-out-in-the-hot-tub/</link> <pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:02:41 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator><![CDATA[HotTubCoverPros]]></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Lifestyle]]></category> <category><![CDATA[spa covers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hot tub covers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[spa]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cover]]></category> <category><![CDATA[health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hot]]></category> <category><![CDATA[tub]]></category> <category><![CDATA[work]]></category> <category><![CDATA[out]]></category> <category><![CDATA[excercise]]></category> <category><![CDATA[jog]]></category> <category><![CDATA[water]]></category> <category><![CDATA[resistance]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.hottubcoverpros.com/?p=1182</guid> <description><![CDATA[ Yes, hot tubs are great for relaxing and healing, but did you know they can also be used as workout tools? The naturally hot and steamy environment provided by a spa accelerates your heart rate and increases your range of motion, according to Livestrong.com, so adding these exercises to your workout routine to a tub […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/BlogPosting"><p>Yes, hot tubs are great for relaxing and healing, but did you know they can also be used as workout tools? The naturally hot and steamy environment provided by a spa accelerates your heart rate and increases your range of motion, according to <a href="http://www.livestrong.com" target="_blank">Livestrong.com</a>, so adding these exercises to your workout routine to a tub soak may be a great way to improve your health.</p> <p><strong>Jogging In Place</strong></p> <p>Cardiovascular exercise is a wonderful way to tone your body and keep your heart in shape, but it is also one of the toughest forms of exercise to get back into when you’ve taken a break. It’s hard on joints and muscles, but that can be countered by the support the water offers. Begin by doing simple workouts like jogging in place or jumping up and down.</p> <p><strong>Strength Training</strong></p> <p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1185" title="spa-work-out" src="http://www.hottubcoverpros.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/spa-work-out-300x213.jpg" alt="Hot tub and spa resistance work out" width="300" height="213" srcset="https://www.hottubcoverpros.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/spa-work-out-300x213.jpg 300w, https://www.hottubcoverpros.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/spa-work-out.jpg 373w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />Because of the much lower impact of water exercise, the hot tub is a good place to begin strength training. Simple tools-free motions like squats or lunges will provide muscles with a workout without the accompanying load on parts of your body you’re not targeting.</p> <p><strong>Resistance Workouts</strong></p> <p>Floating weights are easily purchased at health gyms or online, and a pair of them can vastly improve your muscle tone if you use them in the hot tub regularly. They are constructed to provide resistance when pushed down and pulled up through the water. You can also find resistance by pushing against the jets of the hot tub with hands or feet.</p> <p>If you already have your own hot tub and would like to increase your physical activity, the spa is a great place to start. Not only does it offer a range of activity, working out in water lowers stress on joints and muscles, which is especially good for those who have not worked out in a while. But with all of these exercises, be sure to monitor your heart rate and your physical well being constantly. If you feel faint or nauseous, or your heart begins to beat faster than feels comfortable, stop the activity and climb out of the tub.</p> <p>Happy Tubbing!</p> <p>Ethel Elliott</p> </div>]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Hot Tub Soaks to Improve Your Health</title> <link>https://www.hottubcoverpros.com/hot-tub-soaks-to-improve-your-health/</link> <pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 16:02:19 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator><![CDATA[HotTubCoverPros]]></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Lifestyle]]></category> <category><![CDATA[spa covers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hot tub covers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hot tub cover]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hot tub]]></category> <category><![CDATA[health]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hot water soak]]></category> <category><![CDATA[hot tub health]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.hottubcoverpros.com/?p=1137</guid> <description><![CDATA[ Since ancient times, people have recognized hot water as a powerful treatment against pain, nerves, insomnia and other maladies. A hot tub’s restorative powers are matched only by its ability to help you immediately relax. If you haven’t considered the health benefits of hot tubs before, maybe it’s time you did. Back Pain Relief According […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/BlogPosting"><p>Since ancient times, people have recognized hot water as a powerful treatment against pain, nerves, insomnia and other maladies. A hot tub’s restorative powers are matched only by its ability to help you immediately relax. If you haven’t considered the health benefits of hot tubs before, maybe it’s time you did.</p> <p><strong>Back Pain Relief</strong></p> <p>According to <a href="http://www.acatoday.org/" target="_blank">the American Chiropractic Association</a>, 31 million Americans are experiencing back pain at any given time. We here at The Pros don’t need to tell you that that is a lot of people. Luckily, heat is one of the best ways to treat back pain, and hot tubs provide plenty of heat. If you or someone in your family suffers from chronic irritation of the lower spine or sciatic nerve, consider regular therapeutic soaks to help relieve your/their discomfort.</p> <p><strong>Soothing of Cramps and Muscle Discomfort<img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1141" title="hot-soak-for-health" src="http://www.hottubcoverpros.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/hot-soak-for-health-300x225.jpg" alt="Hot tub soak for heath benefits and fun!" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://www.hottubcoverpros.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/hot-soak-for-health-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.hottubcoverpros.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/hot-soak-for-health.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></strong></p> <p>Believe it or not, there’s a reason most gyms and health centers have a hot tub … they’re really good for you! Whether you are working through an injury or simply want to prevent cramping up after a good workout, you can use heat to soothe and relax your muscles and joints. Hot water will loosen you up any time of day, whether directly after exertion or simply as a way to unwind in the evening.</p> <p><strong>Vascular Expansion</strong></p> <p>“Blood flow” is almost a buzzword in this day and age, and has certainly entered the health consciousness mainstream. Good circulation benefits your heart, joints, breathing and overall health. Since hot water dilates blood vessels, soaking in a hot tub is a win for the whole body.</p> <p><strong>Good Sleep</strong></p> <p>As anyone who has ever drank a glass of warm milk or soaked in a bath when they suffered a bout of insomnia can tell you, hot water can really pave the way to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_induction" target="_blank">a good night’s sleep</a>. Even if you don’t suffer from sleeplessness, a soak before bed can make for a better, deeper sleep than you might otherwise have. Certainly it will relax the body and remove any discomforts that might get in the way of falling and staying asleep.</p> <p>Happy Tubbing</p> <p>Ethel Elliott</p> </div>]]></content:encoded> </item> </channel> </rss>