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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…

4 END OF SUMMER POOL PARTY IDEAS FOR YOUR LAST HURRAH THIS LABOR DAY WEEKEND

Summer pool parties, sadly, are coming to an end. With kids back in school, friends and family in Northeast Ohio soon will turn attention to back-to-school events and other calendar-swamping activities that prevent leisurely gatherings around the grill, outdoor kitchen and backyard patio. Since you’ve spent all summer enjoying cannonballs from the diving board and icy-cold drinks from the cooler, there’s no reason not to go all-in during one of the last weekends of summer weather. Here are four themes your guests will enjoy: Show Your School Spirit Labor Day and the end of summer coincide with the start of football and other fall athletic seasons. Encourage your guests to show their colors by coming decked out in spirit, whether it’s the local high school, a college alma mater or just your favorite team. Break out the clothes, uniforms, flags and cheerleader outfits while promising a surprise for the guests…

WHY YOU NEED A HOT TUB

Are you thinking about buying a hot tub? A hot tub provides you a place where you can relax after a long, stressful day and relieve those tense muscles. Sounds good right? Hot tubs have many benefits with many different options to fit every unique lifestyle. Buying a hot tub will be one of the best decisions you have ever made. Let’s take a look as some of the reasons why. Enjoyment The first reason to buy a hot tub is for the sheer enjoyment of it. Hot tubs are simply fun to own. Whether you plan to use it for entertaining friends and family or just for you, a hot tub is a great way to enjoy an evening and unwind after a stressful day. Knowing how you are going to use your hot tub is important to determine what hot tub is right for you. If you’re planning…

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…