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HOT TUBS

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WHY 20 MINUTES MATTERS TO YOU

The transformative effects of warm water have been used for centuries. Spending 20 minutes in a hot tub can do so much for your well-being. 1. Promotes Muscle Recovery and Healing A hot tub’s warm water massage promotes healing by increasing circulation, carrying nutrients to help cells and tissue regenerate. According to the textbook Comprehensive Aquatic Therapy by industry experts Dr. Bruce Becker and Dr. Andrew Cole, immersion in warm water is a “unique healing environment” that can lead to temporary relief from muscle aches and pains. 2. Decreases Stress The negative effects of stress are well documented. Time in a hot tub allows you to clear your mind, relax deeply and start each day with a fresh, positive outlook. 3. Relieves Joint Pain Time in a hot tub creates a helpful environment for relieving joint pain and stiffness. While the water’s buoyancy reduces stress on joints and muscles, warm…

BEATING THE WINTER BLUES

If you feel like you lose energy and vitality during the coldest months, you’re not imagining things. Winter can take its toll on the human body both physically and mentally. Let’s take a moment to appreciate how you can use a hot tub to soak away your winter troubles! Winter Blues Winter introduces a lot of changes to our environment that our bodies don’t always fare well against. Fewer hours of daylight means decreased levels of vitamin D and an unfavorable shift in your biological clock. This has an effect on your general rhythm and well-being each day, leading you to lose steam earlier than you would thanks to the early sunset. Many people also often lose track of their exercise and are more susceptible to aching in muscles and joints. Escape the Gloom Heating up inside a nice hot tub can do wonders for your attitude and mood. Simply…

WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR HOT TUB COVER

If your hot tub cover is starting to decline or lose its shape, it’s probably time to replace it. With proper care, your hot tub cover should last about 3-5 years. There are signs to tell you when you need a new cover for your hot tub. Here are some things you should be looking for and checking out to see if your hot tub cover needs replacing: 1. Heavy Does your cover weigh 200 lbs? Over time the hot tub cover foam core becomes waterlogged and the cover becomes difficult to open. This can cause high water bills, reduces your usage and damage to your hot tub cover lifter. 2. Outer Vinyl: The outer vinyl keeps your hot tub water clean and warm and can break down from sun exposure, air pollutants and rain. Check to see if the cover is cracked, torn or brittle. If it is, your…

HOT TUBS: THE IMPORTANCE OF MAINTENANCE

A hot tub is a relaxing respite from the toil and trouble of everyday life. Especially for those who are lucky enough to own a hot tub, they can simply turn it on, hop in, and let the bubbles melt away their stress. With an investment like this, however, maintenance is extremely important, especially for the longevity of the hot tub and to get a lot of good use out of it. Here are some important maintenance factors to keep hot tubs in Eerie bubbling all throughout the seasons. Daily Maintenance Tasks For the optimal hot tub experience, some daily maintenance is an excellent idea. This might just involve checking the pH and sanitizer levels of the water to ensure they’re at the correct, safe levels. This is done by dipping a test strip into the water. However, if the pH level is off, daily maintenance might also need to…