Are you tired of tight muscles and feeling achy? Do you need a little more relaxation after your workout? In this blog, we’re answering the question – Do hot tubs help sore muscles?
There are lots of reasons why you might choose to purchase your very own luxury hot tub. Perhaps you’d like some more relaxation in life, or maybe you want to create a stunning garden design. Whatever your reason, we’re here to help.
Muscle pain from exercise
We’ve all been there, you worked super hard during your workout, and now you’re feeling rather sore. In some cases, these pains can begin immediately, but they can often be delayed until the morning after exercising. Pains that are delayed can be referred to as ‘DOMS’ or delayed onset muscle soreness.
You’ll experience sore muscles when the tissue around the muscle is damaged. This is completely normal when exercising and is referred to as microscopic tears. It’s worth noting that a good workout isn’t determined by how much your muscles hurt afterwards.
Our bodies are forced to work harder during exercise. Depending on the type of exercise being performed, our bodies can use oxygen, or they may not.
When oxygen is not present, our bodies create energy anaerobically. Lactic acid forms when energy is created this way, which many people associate with muscle soreness. It has since been found that this is not the case, and lactic acid has usually left the body within an hour after exercising.
Do hot tubs help with muscle recovery?
Yes! A hot tub soak has been found to support muscle recovery after exercise. In addition, hot water immersion can improve blood flow and help to speed up the recovery process.
Why do hot tubs help sore muscles?
We know what you’re thinking, how do hot tubs help sore muscles? Well, there are actually a few ways that they can help you with muscle recovery after a hard workout.
Water temperature
Imagine yourself soaking in your new luxury hot tub, escaping from the cold outdoors and relaxing for as long as you fancy. The hot water temperature can help to soothe your sore muscles. Your hot tub temperature should be kept between 37 and 40 degrees Celsius. You should not exceed this temperature as it may cause lightheadedness.
Jet massage time!
There’s a reason they’re called hydrotherapy jets, and it’s because they are great for muscle therapy. The hydrotherapy jets can provide you with your very own massage on demand; what more could you want?!
Hydromassage jets are carefully placed to target different areas of the body to leave your muscles relaxed and you feeling more at ease. Jet massage is excellent as it targets specific muscle groups, so if you’ve been working hard on leg exercises, you can use jets there. Alternatively, you might choose to have a whole-body hot soak, which is sure to leave you feeling relaxed.
In addition to supporting muscle recovery, your hot tub helps to reduce the strain on your joints. The strain reduction is caused by the buoyancy of the warm water in your hot tub.
Can a hot tub help with inflammation?
Yes! Soaking in a hot tub helps to reduce inflammation in the body. The temperature of your warm water can help to improve your blood flow and circulation, which allows inflammation to move around and stop targeting one area of the body.
How long in a hot tub for muscle recovery?
Hot tubs work fast, so you don’t need to spend as long as you might think inside one after exercising. You actually only need to soak for around 20 minutes to relax your muscles. Of course, you can spend longer, but you should be careful not to spend too long inside a hot tub. Soaking for hours can increase body temperature and cause dizziness. Read our blog on: are hot tubs safe?
Best hot tub for muscle soreness
All hot tubs for sale from Grizzly Bear Hot Tubs will have features that can ease muscle pains, such as the ability to alter water temperature and hydrotherapy jets. The main difference is the number of jets that your hot tub includes.
Many assume that a hot tub will provide a better massage if it has more jets. This is not always the case. Sometimes having more jets can cause them to be less powerful; however, this is not the case with high-quality hot tubs.
Our hot tubs are made using the best materials, and we only stock hot tubs from Master Spas™ – America’s leading spa manufacturer and Platinum Spas™ – a leader in the European market.
The number of hydrotherapy jets in our hot tubs ranges massively. Some of our hot tubs have 22 jets, and others have 91. Some hot tubs are available as a 13 amp plug-and-play while others are only available in a 32 amp. Take a look at our 13 amp plug-and-play hot tubs.
The amp that you choose will have an impact on the electrical requirements of your hot tub. We’ll provide you with all the information regarding electrical requirements, so there’s no need to worry.
What about the best of both worlds?
Swim spas are a great option if you want the best of both worlds. Owning a swim spa means that you can complete a workout and relax in the same place. Imagine doing a great workout without even needing to leave the house! Many athletes use swim spas for their excellent benefits, such as stress relief, improved circulation and muscle healing ability. We have a huge range of swim spas for sale.
There’s a lot to think about when purchasing a hot tub or spa, the number of seats, jets and even the shell colour. It’s such an exciting time for you, and there are many health benefits to owning a hot tub! Of course, it’s completely up to you which hot tub you choose, but our team of experts are always happy to offer advice and guidance based on your criteria. Check out our hot tubs for sale in Glasgow.
Is a hot tub good for you?
One thing’s for sure, a hot water soak can definitely help you with pain relief and blood pressure, reduce stress and help your sore muscles recover!
We would recommend doing some research and having a few final options; then, we can work with you to find the tub that would suit your needs most. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions; we’re always happy to help. Check out our ex-display hot tubs.