Lay-Z-Spa Health Benefits And Wellbeing
Lay‑Z‑Spa health benefits proven by science
Independent research conducted by Coventry University’s Research Centre for Sport, Exercise and Life Sciences found that using a Lay‑Z‑Spa for 30 minutes shows positive benefits for mental health and cardiovascular health. This includes:
- Reduced anxiety
- Reduced stress hormones
- Reduced blood pressure
- Elevated heart rate (equivalent to that when brisk walking)
- Increased blood flow
Lay-Z-Spa offers an excellent way of providing a lifestyle modification that has many health benefits, but crucially, is something which people enjoy doing.
It’s a great tool for your physical recovery in terms of relaxing your muscles. It’s also a fantastic tool for your mental recovery.
It relaxes me straight away, ease my achy legs, and takes away the stress of the day
The warmth of a hot tub can help relax your muscles and promote the release of endorphins, which are natural mood elevators and can help reduce stress and anxiety and improve your overall mental wellbeing
It has made a world of difference to my life. It's not just a luxury. It has huge health benefits
I carry a lot of tension in my muscles so I found this to be a great way to unwind.. and can honestly say that my stress levels have gone down with regular use, I've even found myself becoming more active.
Hot tub hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy is a whole‑body therapeutic treatment often prescribed for conditions such as arthritis, stress, headaches, diabetes, muscle and joint injuries, bursitis, tendonitis, scoliosis, or fibromyalgia, and is effective for treating long‑lasting pain.
The warm 40°C water of a Lay‑Z‑Spa hot tub helps to stimulate the body and release endorphins, acting as a natural pain relief. The heat can help your blood vessels to open up and reduce blood pressure whilst the massage jets stimulate better circulation. The buoyancy of the water also helps to give the feeling of weightlessness which takes pressure off joints and limbs.
Using a hot tub for hydrotherapy helps skin and muscles loosen and relax from the increased circulation of the warm water, especially HydroJets. The gentle massaging systems increase blood flow to injured areas, bringing much‑needed nutrients to help repair the damage.
For conditions such as arthritis, simply taking the pressure off joints in a hot tub can provide relief and increases the ability to perform daily tasks with more ease.
Anxiety & stress relief
Hot tubs are great for mental health, relief from tension, and momentarily disconnecting yourself from technology, social media, work, and all the noise in your head that contributes to stress and anxiety.
Immersing yourself into the relaxing warm water of a Lay‑Z‑Spa hot tub combined with the soothing massage of AirJet™ bubbles, or the targeted HydroJets™, creates positive reactions in your body which leads to feeling more at ease and ultimately helping clear your mind.
Your Lay‑Z‑Spa's hot water helps create a balance in your nervous system and encourages your body’s release of natural feel‑good hormones such as endorphins and dopamine resulting in feeling happier and relaxed. Scientific research using a Lay‑Z‑Spa saw an impressive reduction in anxiety and a hormone affiliated with stress.
We recommend setting up your Lay‑Z‑Spa in a location where you can sit back, relax, distance yourself for the day‑to‑day, and are limited from distractions.
Cardiovascular Health
There are very positive benefits for cardiovascular health for anyone who spends time relaxing in a Lay‑Z‑Spa, regardless of any type of existing condition or not.
There is sufficient evidence to suggest that using a Lay‑Z‑Spa hot tub can be beneficial to anyone with a heart disease or heart condition. Research amongst healthy participants discovered a very significant increase in blood flow after just 30 minutes as well as a decrease in blood pressure, which is great for anyone at risk of strokes or heart attacks.
Unwinding in a Lay‑Z‑Spa can also increase your heart rate, which is something usually associated with exercise or physical activity. The same research as above noticed a 32 BPM increase, which is equivalent to a brisk walk.
Exercise & sports recovery with a hot tub
Hydrotherapy is popular amongst athletes and sportspersons for recovery after training or competition and as part of a fitness routine. See how Olympian Matt Richards MBE and British Rugby personality James Haskell use theirs.
Research demonstrates that hot water raises the body temperature which increases blood flow around the circulatory system and helps to heal injured or damaged tissue and muscles.
Using a Lay-Z-Spa hot tub after exercise or sports offers multiple benefits from muscle recovery to cardio and Lay‑Z‑Spa's powerful massage systems help to release tension and actively knead your muscle fibers, helping the recovery process.
Whether you regularly go to the gym, run, cycle or take part in sporting activities, a hot tub can become an effective part of your fitness and training routine.
Hot tub health benefits
More ways a Lay-Z-Spa hot tub can improve your health & wellbeing
We all know that a long hot bath is always the best cure for a good night’s sleep! Combine that warm water sensation with Lay‑Z‑Spa's soothing massage systems and you will find yourself in therapeutic hot tub heaven!
Sitting in a hot tub raises your body temperature and the weightlessness caused by the buoyancy of the water is deeply relaxing. Together, these create the right conditions for a deeper sleep. Studies also suggest that the drop in temperature your body encounters after coming out of your hot tub actively works towards inducing a deeper sleep.
Spending time in a Lay‑Z‑Spa has positive benefits for mental health and mindfulness as it encourages the release of the body's natural feel‑good hormones such as endorphins and dopamine which make you feel happier and calm.
When you unwind in a hot tub, you can clear your mind and distance yourself from the world around you which is an extremely powerful tool to help combat depression, anxiety, stress and many other forms of mental health, some which stem from physical pains.
Immersing yourself in warm water and surrounding yourself with a soothing massage from the AirJet™ or HydroJets™ creates reactions within your body that improve circulation and relieve muscle tension which help your body feel more relaxed. And when your body is more relaxed, your mind is more relaxed.
Lay‑Z‑Spa hot tubs offer therapeutic benefits to anyone diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. This type of natural therapy comes at a low cost and from the comfort of your own home.
Studies indicate that regular hot tub therapy, of up to 30 minutes a day, can help with type 2 diabetes by lowering blood sugar, normalising blood pressure, enhancing insulin sensitivity and increasing chances of weight loss. UK research tells us that a hot bath reduces peak blood sugar levels by 10% and increases energy expenditure levels by 80% burning 126 calories per hour. Combine a bath’s heat with our soothing massage systems and you’ll find a Lay‑Z‑Spa provides a range of benefits for type 2 diabetes sufferers.
Please be aware that a drop in blood sugar may not be immediately apparent, therefore, we would advise you exit your Lay‑Z‑Spa hot tub slowly and carefully. If you have any concerns about hot tub therapy for type 2 diabetes, please consult your doctor.
Hydrotherapy or spending time in your Lay‑Z‑Spa can offer even more positive health benefits you may not be aware of.
A hot tub can help boost your immune system, increasing its efficiency, and helping to fight colds and illnesses. As your core temperature is raised, an increase in blood circulation and perspiration helps detox your body from impurities which has positive impacts on everything from muscle tone to better skin.
Spending as little as 15 minutes in a hot tub can also increase your metabolic rate and digestion as well as reduce water retention. This is particularly useful for anyone looking to lose weight or trying to combat cellulite.
We all know that a long hot bath is always the best cure for a good night’s sleep! Combine that warm water sensation with Lay‑Z‑Spa's soothing massage systems and you will find yourself in therapeutic hot tub heaven!
Sitting in a hot tub raises your body temperature and the weightlessness caused by the buoyancy of the water is deeply relaxing. Together, these create the right conditions for a deeper sleep. Studies also suggest that the drop in temperature your body encounters after coming out of your hot tub actively works towards inducing a deeper sleep.
Spending time in a Lay‑Z‑Spa has positive benefits for mental health and mindfulness as it encourages the release of the body's natural feel‑good hormones such as endorphins and dopamine which make you feel happier and calm.
When you unwind in a hot tub, you can clear your mind and distance yourself from the world around you which is an extremely powerful tool to help combat depression, anxiety, stress and many other forms of mental health, some which stem from physical pains.
Immersing yourself in warm water and surrounding yourself with a soothing massage from the AirJet™ or HydroJets™ creates reactions within your body that improve circulation and relieve muscle tension which help your body feel more relaxed. And when your body is more relaxed, your mind is more relaxed.
Lay‑Z‑Spa hot tubs offer therapeutic benefits to anyone diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. This type of natural therapy comes at a low cost and from the comfort of your own home.
Studies indicate that regular hot tub therapy, of up to 30 minutes a day, can help with type 2 diabetes by lowering blood sugar, normalising blood pressure, enhancing insulin sensitivity and increasing chances of weight loss. UK research tells us that a hot bath reduces peak blood sugar levels by 10% and increases energy expenditure levels by 80% burning 126 calories per hour. Combine a bath’s heat with our soothing massage systems and you’ll find a Lay‑Z‑Spa provides a range of benefits for type 2 diabetes sufferers.
Please be aware that a drop in blood sugar may not be immediately apparent, therefore, we would advise you exit your Lay‑Z‑Spa hot tub slowly and carefully. If you have any concerns about hot tub therapy for type 2 diabetes, please consult your doctor.
Hydrotherapy or spending time in your Lay‑Z‑Spa can offer even more positive health benefits you may not be aware of.
A hot tub can help boost your immune system, increasing its efficiency, and helping to fight colds and illnesses. As your core temperature is raised, an increase in blood circulation and perspiration helps detox your body from impurities which has positive impacts on everything from muscle tone to better skin.
Spending as little as 15 minutes in a hot tub can also increase your metabolic rate and digestion as well as reduce water retention. This is particularly useful for anyone looking to lose weight or trying to combat cellulite.
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