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Should I Use My Hot Tub Before or After My Workout

Written by: Caldera Spas As you regularly exercise to improve your health and strength, your body is in a constant state of regeneration. Workouts stress your muscles and joints, as well as your cardiovascular and respiratory systems. But there are ways to support and ease that stress so you can relax and avoid getting discouraged by soreness or exhaustion. Enjoying a thriving, active lifestyle means finding a productive balance between exertion and recovery. Soaking in your home spa helps to find that perfect balance in a single, relaxing activity. A 20-minute soak can motivate and energize you before a workout, and relax you and promote recovery after a workout. Weaving a soak into your exercise regime can make reaching your goals more fun, too. Whether you aim for a competitive edge, want a therapeutic approach to weight loss, or strive for an overall active and healthy lifestyle, your hot tub…

SWIMMING: HOW IT CAN IMPROVE YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE

While all exercise can produce greater health and longevity, studies point to swimming as one of the best choices for doing so. Here are just a few of the many reasons why: Counts As Both Cardio and Strength Training With Low Impact: While swimming, if you aren’t moving constantly, you’re sinking. (Forced cardio!) Plus, water is about 800 times denser than air, so your muscles are under constant resistance. Low impact means swimming is a great workout for injured athletes, who need to take it easy on their joints, but it may also mean more results. Swimming allows you to workout at higher intensities and keep you going even on those tough days. Improves Muscle Definition and Strength: Swimmers gain muscle strength throughout the entire body. Where runners see muscle build in their legs, swimmers utilize more muscle groups to move through the water. While the legs kick, the arms…

A RECIPE FOR A SCRUMPTIOUS DAY – HOT TUB REQUIRED

Any foodie worth their weight in truffles follows a recipe. This wisdom weaves its way through many aspects of life. Have you been yearning to discover a recipe to cook up a spectacular day? It’s time to check life’s pantry to inventory your ingredients. Let’s create an inspired, progressive and delicious day worthy of a Michelin star. Who’s hungry? Chef Curtis Stone says, “If you use quality ingredients, you don’t need anything fancy to make food delicious.” The same holds true about creating a healthy and productive daily routine. Identifying the key ingredients takes some level of practice and discovery. Each day provides a chance at zeroing in on that coveted list. Here are the high-quality ingredients that earn a permanent place on the list: 1. Start or end your day in a hot tub Build your day upon a relaxed foundation. Enjoy the benefits of lower stress, improved circulation…