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!