Choosing a healthy lifestyle by working out is the first step to improving the quality of living! Most people who workout do not realize that hot tubbing can make a huge difference in their results! There is a secret to using your hot tub to improve your workout sessions, and the secret is timing!

Before Your Workout

Although most people think that using their hot tub after a long run is the ideal time, the truth is that using your hot tub before your workout is the most beneficial time! A quick soak in your hot tub before you work out will help loosen and warm up your muscles, along with increasing your blood flow. Follow your short soak with your normal warm-up routine and you will be set for a great workout! Don’t forget to drink some water before your workout! Soaking in hot water can make you sweat, so make sure to replenish your body with water!

After Your Workout

Now that your workout is behind you, the first thing that might be going through your mind is to hit the hot tub. While that sounds like a great idea…make sure to be in tune with your body and how it feels after a long workout. If your workout was long and strenuous, you may want to skip the hot tub and head straight for a cold shower instead. It is more beneficial for you and your muscles to wait a day or two before soaking in the hot tub. Think about it, your muscles are already inflamed and strained from the strenuous workout, if you soak in warm water, it may only make the inflammation worse. By waiting a day or two, your muscles will recover more quickly. Once the inflammation in your muscles has died down, your hot tub can be the perfect aid for them to recover.

No matter what your routine workout is…make sure to include a quick soak in your hot tub before and soon after to see a difference!

The alarm has sounded but you are still struggling to get out of bed. The warmth of your comforter has once again claimed you for its own. Five minutes later the alarm sounds again… does this sound like a normal morning for you? Not everyone is a morning person but there is one thing that both morning people and night owls can agree upon…that starting your day by getting into the hot tub before breakfast, is essentially setting yourself up for an excellent day.

The first thing that 90% of Americans grab is their phone the minute they wake up. Opening up their social media or email is primarily on their mind. What if instead, we focus on ourselves by taking a quick walk around the park? By doing so you are not only starting your day much more productively but also improving your physical health. Exercising in the morning can not only improve your metabolism but also help you be more effective in today’s tasks.

Now that you have properly started your body, now take care of those muscles by jumping into your hot tub. This will allow you to take a moment to meditate on the day’s tasks. Most people don’t give themselves enough time to create mental clarity before they are going about their day. Imagine how much more collected you would be from taking that extra time to compose yourself for the day ahead!

I can only think of one other thing that would make your morning a little brighter and that would be a great cup of coffee while you enjoy your quiet time in the hot tub. Who am I kidding, a great cup of coffee is enjoyable anywhere but I think when you are relaxed is when you enjoy things more.

Start your morning off in your hot tub and see what a difference it will make in your day.