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Hot tub

Description

Using a hot tub may reduce stress, help you sleep, improve your circulation and mitigate aches and pains.

How to Do It

Go into a hot tub or a jacuzzi for at least 10 minutes preferably on regular intervals.

Benefits

May helps relax your body
May relieve aches and pains
May reduce stress
May help you sleep
May reduce blood pressure

Time Commitment

10-20 minutes a day

Why it works

The heat from the hot tub helps your joints and muscles relax and brings them temporary pain relief. The heat also increases the blood flow throughout the body and causes blood vessels to dilate which may reduce blood pressure. The act of sitting in the hot tub can be relaxing and meditative.

Suggested Frequency

2-3 times per week.

Side Effects

Breathing in chlorinated air is not good
Some public hot tubs may not be clean and can have bad bacteria
If you have blood pressure issues please consult your doctor before acting on any advice provided in our app/site.

Required Equipment

Hot tub
Jacuzzi
Bath tub
Possibly epsom salt

Suggested Time of Day

Any

Notes

Going into the hot tub at night can help you sleep
If the hot tub has chlorinated water breathing it in excessive amounts is not great for you. It is better to go into a tob with salt water or epsom salt;
Preferably use a saltwater pool/hot tub or go into a bathtub filled with epsom salt.