You probably don’t need a reason to take a soak in your hot tub; after all, it’s one of the most enjoyable ways to spend 15 minutes. But, you may be wondering, is a certain time of day better than another? Or maybe you don’t own a hot tub yet and you’re wondering how often you would use a spa if you had one. If you ask us, any time is a great time for hot tubbing, but since you asked, here’s 7 of the best times to enjoy your hot tub!
Before Exercise
You may already know the importance of stretching and warming up your muscles before working out. Doing so prepares your body for exercise and helps you avoid injuries, and hot tubbing can be a beneficial addition to your warm-up! It increases circulation and heart rate and loosens up your joints and muscles. To get the maximum results, try stretching while soaking in your hot tub. The warm water will increase your flexibility and help you get the most out of each stretch.
90 Minutes Before Bed
Need a better night’s sleep? Your hot tub can help! A 15-minute soak 90 minutes before bedtime will help you fall asleep faster, sleep deeper, and wake up feeling refreshed. How? The benefits are twofold:
- First, the warmth of the water triggers your body’s sleep pattern. Naturally, our body temperature drops an hour or two before bedtime and continues to drop until a few hours before waking up. The warm water of your hot tub amplifies this natural rhythm. The soak raises your core temperature a bit higher than normal. Then, as your temperature cools, your body is signaled that it’s time to sleep.
- Secondly, soaking in a hot tub helps with other symptoms that might keep you awake. It eases muscle and joint aches, provides stress relief, and can even help with headaches. If it’s pain or another condition that’s prohibiting your sleep, your hot tub could help minimize those symptoms so you can enjoy a better rest!
After Work
Want to leave your work problems at the door so you can focus on yourself and your family? Try hot-tubbing! A quiet, unburdened soak in your hot tub is a great way to unwind and refocus.
Date Night
Dinner, movies, game nights, and concerts can all be great date night ideas. But, hot-tubbing, simple as it sounds, might be the best idea of them all. You climb into the water together and there’s nothing to distract from each other. When there’s no phones, televisions, or other people, you can focus on each other, reconnect, and truly enjoy intimate time together.
First Thing in the Morning
Are you the type that Must.Have.Coffee to start your day? Then you’re really going to love starting your day with a soak in your hot tub. As you soak, the water increases your heart rate and blood circulation which means all that lovely caffeine takes effect faster. So, sit back and enjoy a hydromassage as you sip your first cup.
Besides the caffeine jolt, a soak in your hot tub first thing will get your day off to a good start. It’s a peaceful way to mentally prepare for your day. Plus, that increase in circulation and heart rate we talked about energizes you while the warm water loosens up your joints. All told, that 15-minute soak can make your whole day more productive and enjoyable.
When You’re in Pain
Hydromassage, a major benefit of using a hot tub, can help reduce pain and speed recovery for many ailments. The warm water loosens joints and eases muscle tension, which can help minimize painful symptoms for everything from sports injuries to fibromyalgia to arthritis. The increased circulation sends more blood flow to injured areas, which speeds recovery.
Enjoy your Hot Tub Every Day!
Really, there is no wrong time to soak in your hot tub. Whether you’re looking for pain-relief, stress-relief, or just some relaxing alone time, your hot tub is a great place to find it.
Only one thing might stand in your way, and that’s not owning a hot tub! If you’re ready to reap the benefits of hot-tubbing and experience how enjoyable owning a spa is, check out our selection of Master Spas® Hot tubs, and then contact us so we can get you into a spa of your own!