When you exercise, lactic acid builds up in the thousands of microscopic tears you develop in your muscles. Warm water dilates blood vessels increasing blood flow to sore or damaged tissues, allowing oxygen and nutrients to help them recover faster and carrying away the lactic acid. It s little wonder the Arthritis Foundation and countless physicians and physical therapists recommend hot tubs for serious rehabilitative therapy. That being the case, just imagine what the hydro-massage of a backyard hot tub can do for you after a strenuous workout or a tough day at the office. Hot tubs also provide an excellent environment for renewing flexibility and relieving stiffness.
Relaxed muscles give a fuller range of motion.
Research has shown that focused stretching and the increased flexibility it provides can help prevent exercise-related injuries and speed the healing process if they occur. Researchers also have shown that stretching might delay the loss of flexibility that naturally occurs with age by stimulating the production or retention of lubricants between connective tissue fibers. Less scientific but no less important, is the restorative effect of hydrotherapy on the mind and spirit. Floating in warm water slows down your pulse, and massage jets stimulate circulation to boost energy. Imagine how it actually can make you feel.