New Study Shows Post-Workout Hot Tub May Reduce Blood Pressure
Researchers have long known that both exercise and heat therapy (i.e., sauna and hot tub bathing) are good for your heart. An exciting new study by researchers at Coventry University demonstrates that combining the two can reduce certain risk factors for cardiovascular events. In other words, sitting in the hot tub after your workout isn’t just good for relaxing your muscles and post-exercise recovery, it can keep your heart healthy and enhance longevity.
Key Takeaways: It is widely accepted that both exercise and sitting in the hot tub can support heart health. A new study by researchers at Coventry University demonstrates that sitting in a hot tub after a workout may help reduce blood pressure. Hot tub use has many proven health benefits, including improved sleep, stress relief, muscle recovery, reduced arthritis symptoms, and enhanced immune function.
Recent Research on Hot Tubs and Blood Pressure
During the study, participants, who were categorized as physically inactive middle-aged adults, both male and female, engaged in aerobic exercise for 30 minutes. Following the workout, one group (let’s call them group A) would immerse in 104F water and the other group (group B) in 93.2F water. After 8 weeks, researchers found that participants in group A had lower blood pressure and greater brachial artery flow-mediated dilatation, a marker of healthy blood flow, compared with participants in group B. Researchers noted that there were no changes in cardiorespiratory fitness, glucose, lipids, or inflammation as a result of the hot water immersion.
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Health Benefits of Hot Tubs
Always check with your doctor before engaging in exercise and heat therapy, especially if you have a diagnosed heart condition.
Hot tub use isn’t only good for your heart. Regularly sitting in your hot tub offers a range of health benefits, including:
Improved sleep
When it comes to health, getting adequate sleep isn’t just about rest. Sleep quality impacts everything from chronic disease prevention to muscle recovery. Nightly hot tub use can help reduce stress, lower your body temperature, and relieve tension, leading to better sleep. Learn more about how your hot tub can help you get better sleep.
Stress release
Unchecked stress can lead to chronic inflammation and chronic disease. Research shows hot tubs help lower stress hormones and relieve muscle tension, helping you avoid the negative impacts of relentless stress. Read more about the science behind that relaxing feeling you get when you soak.
Muscle recovery
Heat therapy in a hot tub or sauna following exercise enhances blood flow and helps muscles repair more quickly. Learn more about how a post-workout soak can help enhance recovery and athletic performance.
Reduced symptoms of arthritis
Soaking in your hot tub can help reduce joint pain associated with arthritis. Read more about how hot tubs can reduce pain and stiffness.
Enhanced immune function
New research suggests that soaking in your hot tub can help boost certain immune cells, making your body more resilient. Learn more about how hot tub use can enhance your health.
Researchers are increasingly finding evidence that the benefits of hot tub use extend far beyond relaxation. An at-home hot tub can help you bubble your troubles away and improve several important health markers.
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