Curious about the benefits of owning a hot tub? Besides the obvious – relaxing in your very own hot tub – they’ve got a bunch of other cool benefits you may not know about. What’s more, these benefits are great for your body, mind and can even help prevent disease!!

Read on to discover a few of the amazing benefits of owning your own hot tub. Some of them may just surprise you!

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1. Blood Pressure and Circulatory Benefits

Poor blood circulation is a common problem. Yes, medications and lifestyle changes can help improve circulatory health. But wouldn’t it be nice if you didn’t have to take medication? Soaking in a hot tub is an easy, relaxing way to help improve circulation without having to sacrifice your current lifestyle.

According to studies at Mayo Clinic, sitting in a hot tub forces your blood vessels to open. This causes your blood pressure to drop drastically. The heated water promotes blood flow, which in turn promotes circulation.

It’s a proven fact that sitting in a hot tub every day can provide circulatory benefits, even if you currently do not have poor blood pressure or circulation.

2. Skin, Hair and Nails

Not only is hot tub water relaxing, but it’s also helpful to your skin! When you soak in a hot tub, you may see clearer skin. The hot water can help rid the pores of toxins, dead skin cells and bacteria. This can help clear your skin and prevent serious skin diseases (as long as you remember to stay hydrated while in the hot tub).

What’s more, the sweat that occurs in hot tubs also acts as a “natural antibiotic.” It kills the bacteria in your skin, which improves your skin’s health.

Struggle with acne? Hot tubs may help you! The hot water can clean your pores of oil, dirt and other acne prone substances. This can result in clearer skin in the future. Just remember to cleanse your face after getting out of your tub because leaving sweat on your face can result in a further breakout!

What about the steam? Steam actually boosts circulation. It also improves the production of essential, natural hormones and proteins like collagen and elastin.

Speaking of natural proteins, they not only help clear skin, but they can also increase hair and nail growth.

Not only does the hot water increase the production of collagen, but it also increases the blood flow throughout the body. The more blood that reaches the head, the more hair follicles benefit and that stimulates hair growth!

Collagen is a widely used supplement to boost the production of healthy hair, skin and nails. Soaking in a hot tub creates collagen naturally – no need to buy expensive supplements or devices!

3. “Fountain of Youth”

Wouldn’t it be great if a “fountain of youth” product existed? Luckily, there is a product that comes close! Hot tubs are proven to having age defying powers.

It’s true! Hot water widens blood vessels, which increases blood flow throughout your body.

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4. Just Like Exercising!

Yes, you read that right! Soaking in your hot tub can produce the same benefits as a workout! While soaking in a hot tub, several different bodily responses happen that are almost identical to those from exercising.

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According to Bruce Becker, M.D., sitting in a hot tub at neck level provides you a cardiovascular workout. This is because your heart works harder in a hot tub. This extra energy is exerted through increased blood flow and heart rate, which burns more calories.

Speaking of burning calories, a study showed that people who sit in a hot tub for at least 6 days a week for 30 minutes at a time lost approximately 4 pounds per month without any lifestyle changes!

Not only does vascular function promote caloric burn, but it also has other cardiovascular benefits. In a 2016 the National Institutes of Health promoted a study and found that hot tub water immersion promotes low blood pressure and reduces mortality rates.

The study states that not only is it safe for people with high blood pressure to soak in a hot tub, but it can also drastically reduce their blood pressure.

The study adds that soaking in a hot tub can also reduce mortality rates. Especially for those who have limited ability to be active, hot tubs are a great way to promote cardiovascular health and even burn calories in the process.

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5. Improve Diabetic Symptoms

In the US, 38.4 million people have diabetes. And about 98 million adults have prediabetes, which is about 1 in 3 people.

Regularly soaking in a hot tub can help. A scientific study states that people who have diabetes can reduce both their blood glucose and blood sugar levels by simply soaking in a hot tub for 30 minutes, 6 days a week.

Other studies suggest that using regular thermal therapy may correct impaired sensitivity and can be very useful in managing diabetes.

Interested in a Hot Tub?

Now that you know some of a hot tub’s many benefits, it’s time to check out hot tubs! You’ll find an array of hot tubs from an inflatable hot tub, starting at a mere $375 to models that offer seating for up to 13 people, in price ranges up to $23,000.

Whatever hot tub you find fits your lifestyle and budget best, all hot tubs have one thing in common: they need a complete sanitizer to keep water clean and clear. Sanitizers are made of various chemicals, and most commonly include chlorine as the main ingredient.

Chlorine is a phenomenal chemical – it kills things like bacteria and viruses. However, too much chlorine makes water harsh, and can be harmful.

A mom in a yellow swimsuit and her daughter in a blue swimsuit relax in a hot tub with FROG @ease floating alongside them.

When it comes to sanitizing hot tub water, a product that uses up to 75% less chlorine* can make a huge difference in water quality and water care upkeep. FROG^® @ease^® Floating System uses SmartChlor^®, a unique, patented type of chlorine. Together, SmartChlor and FROG Minerals kill bacteria, condition the water for softness, absorb acids and help keep pH balanced.

Plus, with FROG @ease, you shock your hot tub water only once a month, not every time you use it – but that’s a difference maker you’ll learn about when you own your own hot tub.

Who knew a hot tub could be such a life changer? Soaking in a hot tub helps with everything from blood pressure to exercise, plus it’s a perfect way to “chill” with family and friends. FROG @ease makes owning a hot tub and keeping water clean and clear easier.

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