At Beachcomber Hot Tubs, we believe in creating more than just moments of relaxation—we create opportunities to care for your overall well-being. Among the many benefits of owning a Beachcomber Hot Tub is its ability to support heart health. We’re often reminded of how vital it is to maintain a healthy heart, and advice on choosing the right meals, managing stress levels, and staying active is everywhere. However, incorporating these habits into daily life can feel overwhelming.
That’s where Beachcomber Hot Tubs come in. Soaking in a hot tub isn’t just about unwinding after a long day—it’s a simple, effective way to support cardiovascular health. From increasing your heart rate to lowering blood pressure, hydrotherapy with a Beachcomber Hot Tub makes it easy to prioritize your heart in a soothing and enjoyable way.
Improving Heart Health
Increased Heart Rate:
When our heart rate increases, it enhances our aerobic fitness and enables our heart to pump blood effectively throughout our body and muscles. It helps the body regulate cholesterol levels and can contribute to a healthier immune system.
Most people will increase their heart rate through exercise, such as running, cycling, or a gym workout. However, it doesn’t always have to be an intense exercise that results in a faster pulse. A mild walk and slight increase in the heart’s rhythm can also give long-lasting benefits to the body.
Lower Blood Pressure:
Several things can cause high blood pressure. It could be stress, an unhealthy diet, or diseases such as diabetes. Managing blood pressure can be very difficult for those who suffer with an elevated reading, and this can lead to cardiovascular disease later in life. When blood pressure peaks, the vessel and artery walls can bend and buckle, which puts a greater strain on the heart.
There are many natural and medical ways to treat high blood pressure, from removing stress to taking prescribed medication. Maintaining a healthy reading ensures a balance of cholesterol levels and a healthy, happy heart.
Hot Tubs and Heart Health
Over the years, researchers and medical professionals have investigated the impact that water therapy has on the body and its functions. From stress relief to injury prevention, the health benefits of regular hot water soaking are endless. This practice, known as hydrotherapy, has a significant impact on your heart.
Studies suggest that those who soaked in hot water most or every day were at a lower risk of suffering from cardiovascular disease. When someone immerses themselves in hot water, their heart rate increases and their blood pressure decreases.
This is where a hot tub soak comes in. As little as 30-minutes a day in the warm water of a Beachcomber can increase your heart rate in the same way as if you were doing mild exercise. When soaking in a hot tub, the body temperature rises, which results in the heart rate increasing. This can be very beneficial to someone with mobility issues, as they are getting similar results as a walk from daily submersion. Incorporating gentle exercise into a hot tub soak only adds to this. It allows for increased blood flow around the body, which has various benefits throughout.
The rise in heart rate allows for a person’s blood pressure to be reduced. This is because of their blood vessels dilating while they have a higher body temperature. It results in blood circulating more, and research points to fewer cardiovascular diseases and blood pressure problems in those who bathe in hot water regularly.
Adding a Beachcomber Hot Tub to your daily health routine can take the stress out of maintaining a healthy heart while creating opportunities for ‘me time’ or time with loved ones. Learn more about how to enhance your health with hydrotherapy here!