A Softub is Great for Your Family’s Overall Health
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Hot tubs are great for those who love to spend time together, and just want a fun way to hang out and get in some rejuvenating R&R. When you get in the tub you can just relax and enjoy the experience. But while you may think that’s all there is to getting a hot tub, it can actually drastically improve you and your family’s overall health: mental, emotional, and physical. And with the advent of softubs, owning a hot tub can be more convenient, cost effective, and energy efficient. Here are some things you can look forward to when buying a hot tub.
Improve Mental Health
Let’s face it, it’s hard these days to get the whole family to sit still at the dinner table. You’ve got the distractions of tablets, social media, TV bingeing, and of course the chaos and stress that’s coming from the news 24/7. Studies have shown increased screen time is linked to higher diagnoses of anxiety and depression. A hot tub can not only be a great unifier, but it can be a simple and obvious solution to reducing stress levels when there seems to be nowhere to turn. It can also provide a fun and beneficial way for you to sit down with your loved ones without having to watch TV or look at your phones. Imagine listening to some good music and playing with some waterproof cards!
Weight Loss Aid
Not only are jacuzzis known for alleviating stress, but they’ve been shown to decrease the effects of cortisol on your body. Cortisol is known as the “stress hormone,” and is associated with your body’s “fight or flight” response. With high levels of cortisol in your body, it’s difficult to achieve the desired body weight, put on muscle mass, and triggers the body’s fat storage response. Incorporating some soaking into your daily routine could do wonders for a workout regimen. Since both exercise and hot water therapy reduce stress independently, combining these two will put you way ahead of the game compared to those who think hot tubs are merely a luxury. No, used correctly, your hot tub can be an integral part to your exercise and overall well-being.
Improve Sleep
High cortisol levels not only make it hard to manage weight and eating habits, but it makes it hard to get a good night’s sleep. Since our screens and devices make it so hard to quiet our minds and shut down for the night, it’s no wonder so many people find themselves tossing and turning throughout the night, resulting in feeling groggy with low energy the next day. The fact that soaking in hot water promotes relaxation makes it a more natural and less destructive sleep aid than alcohol or prescription drugs. While it’s true that regular exercise helps us get better rest and sleep, our schedules don’t always allow for the workout routine that we plan out for ourselves. The next best thing is taking a few minutes to slip easily into a hot tub and letting the hot water do its magic. And with softubs, you can definitely save time since they require no heat up time. If you can work out AND soak in your tub, you’re obviously getting the best of both worlds! And if your or loved one suffers from bad sleep due to chronic pain, jet technology aids in massaging muscles and joints and improves circulation.
Easy Set-Up
There’s no need to stress about setting up a hot tub so that you can finally relax! Installing a jacuzzi isn’t as burdensome or high maintenance as it once was. Softubs have changed the game. A 110v 6-person spa can be easily rolled through your front door and ready-to-use right out of the box. You don’t even have to wait hours for it to warm up. All you need is a standard outlet nearby and you can start enjoying the benefits of soaking and some quality time with the family. The outside world may feel overwhelming, but a softub is a great life hack that can put your life, your family time, and your health back into your own hands.