A hot tub can work wonders

You know full well that it relaxes you wonderfully, massages you and warms you up. But the processes that a hot bath triggers in the human body have far-reaching effects. The beneficial effects of a spa will not only make your life more enjoyable, but will actually improve it.

You’ll be happier and stress-free

When you immerse your body in a spa, your brain revels in it too. It begins to release endorphins, which are not called ‘happiness hormones’ for nothing. They relieve stress, lift your spirits and generally soothe your mind. They alleviate anxiety, tension and depression, and leave you feeling revitalised. A spa is an effective way to prevent stress.

You’ll lose weight effortlessly

All you have to do is lie in a hot bath and the calories melt away – it’s that easy and comfortable. In just one hour, you’ll burn as many calories as you would in a 25-minute walk. That’s because a hot bath increases energy expenditure by up to 80 per cent and also boosts your metabolism.

You’ll sleep better

If you treat yourself to a relaxing soak in a hot spa bath regularly in the early evening, you can look forward to a surge of new energy from a good night’s sleep. Once you’ve relaxed and warmed up in the spa, when you lie down in bed in a well-ventilated bedroom, you’ll fall asleep like a baby.

You’ll get rid of the pain

If you suffer from a rheumatic condition or osteoarthritis, a morning spa bath is exactly what you need to help with both the treatment and management of the associated symptoms. The feeling of weightlessness, combined with a targeted stream of warm water, will relieve joint pain and even provide relief from particularly troublesome headaches. It’s certainly a healthier and more pleasant option than pink pills.

You’ll be faster and more flexible

Stiff and aching muscles after exercise may be caused by lactic acid, which builds up in the muscles during physical activity. A massage at the spa reliably flushes it out and speeds up recovery. The result is improved mobility and speed. A spa treatment also helps to reduce tension before a performance.

You’ll get your blood sugar levels under control

Hydrotherapy helps to stabilise blood sugar levels. According to studies, specific proteins released during a bath lower blood sugar levels, improve insulin regulation and thus help to control glucose levels. A spa break lowers blood sugar levels even more effectively than physically demanding sporting activity. Spas even have beneficial effects on the health of people with type 2 diabetes.

You’ll be healthier

Prevention is the best cure. And that is precisely how regular spa treatments work in the long term. They stimulate the immune system and boost the body’s defences, particularly against respiratory viral infections.