Here we go again, it’s bathing suit season. For many of us, the summer leaves us running for cover as it’s just a matter of time before the kids want to go to the pool and we will have to bare it all in the name of love. Kidding aside, who wants to spend another summer sitting in shame when you can drop those last five pounds and be the belle of the ball? Here are three simple (and fail-proof) ways to tighten that core and drop those five.
Let the Water Flow - Yes, we’ve been hearing for years about the benefits of drinking water, but for weight loss? Absolutely. First, when you fill your belly with water, you’re less likely to snack - and that’s always a good thing. On the other hand, if you’re not a snacker, water can still help. Keeping your body hydrated keeps your body energized, which make it easier to burn calories and shed pounds. Plus, if you drink fluids all day long, and you make the switch to water, you could be saving yourself tons of calories right there without even having to lift a finger. If you can’t stand the taste, squeeze some lemon or invest in a few packets of non- sweetened flavored teas, they’re easy to mix, healthy and taste great.
Move More - Before thinking boring exercise, give this a thought. Every day, when you go about your business, you exercise. Whether it’s getting ready for work, walking to your car, checking the mail, even carrying the baby to the grocery store, you burn calories. If you eat exactly the same as you do now, but find a way to add a few more movements into a daily routine, you will lose weight. It doesn’t have to be a spin class or a formalized workout. Simply take the stairs instead of the elevator. Park in the last row at the grocery store (as long as you’re safe) or pace while you chat on the phone. The point is to move and anyway you move extra - you’ll burn calories.
Sit in a Hot Tub - Hot tubs are fantastic for relaxing, easing sore muscles or unwinding after a long work day. But they are also the perfect environment for enhancing a weight loss program. That little extra push that you need to get rid of that final five can be accomplished simply by spending twenty minutes three times a week in the bubbly, massaging water. Immersing yourself in the heat of a hot tub raises your core body temperature, but it also mimics light cardiovascular exercise which helps burn fat. There’s a reason why folks who have limited mobility or cannot exercise are encouraged to use a hot tub. You will not drop three sizes overnight, but consistent use of a hot tub can substantially improve your efforts and get that final five off for good.
Summer is here and that means it’s time to finally get rid of those five pounds you’ve been cleverly hiding all winter. It doesn’t have to be life altering to be effective - grab a bottled water, take the stairs and remember to make time for relaxing in the hot tub.
To help people understand how hydrotherapy can help improve overall health and well-being, we will provide free hot tub test soaks in our 5 locations during the entire month. We want to encourage local consumers to check out the benefits of a relaxing soak in an energy efficient hot tub for themselves.
Consumers wanting to find the Hot Spring Spas location nearest them are encouraged to visit the company website for more information. The website address is http://www.HotSpringGreen.com
About Hot Spring Spas of Iowa and Minnesota
HotSpring Spas of Minnesota and Iowa offer a large selection of new and used hot tubs and saunas for sale and a variety of hot tub, sauna, repairs, parts, and accessories. We are Minnesota's and Iowa’s premier source for Hot Spring Spas and Hot Tubs, Saunatec and Finnleo Saunas, A & B Backyard Accessories, and proudly carry the SilkBalance for Spas water treatment system. To learn more, pick up a copy of our free report “7 Critical Questions You Must Ask Before You Buy a Hot Tub”. Just give us a call at 712-792-3376 or go to
Stress is a normal part of life, but too much tension can actually exacerbate arthritis pain by releasing chemicals in the body that trigger inflammation. While swollen and painful joints can be uncomfortable, elevated stress levels can make symptoms practically debilitating. The truth is, stress worsens your pain, making it important to learn a few stress reduction techniques to help restore the body’s natural balance. Here are a few easy ways to manage stress and fight arthritis.
Breathing Exercises - Elevated stress is often accompanied by irregular breathing - that “fight or flight” response which tenses every muscle and joint in the body. In fact, when you react to stress, your muscles become tight, which unfortunately, makes arthritis pain more pronounced. Stress pain and muscle tension lead to a faster heart rate. Taking the time to stop and concentrate on breathing deeply in through the nose and out through the mouth will release some of that tension, easing arthritis pain and minimizing stiffness. Over time, breathing through stress becomes easier and more natural.
Stretching for Relief - The benefits of stretching to relieve stress can be extended to decrease arthritis pain. By elongating the muscles it’s possible to increase range of motion, enhance flexibility and decrease joint stiffness. Movement is one of the best ways to fight joint pain and with the release of endorphins, or the body’s “feel good” receptors, tension and stress fade. Stretching is key for pain relief and healing as increased oxygen and blood flow more easily allowing knotted, stiff and tense areas to relax and heal.
A Relaxing Soak in a Hot Tub - Learning how to relax is one of the most effective ways to control stress. A calming dip in the hot tub will do wonders for pain relief, but as a relaxation technique, nothing compares to the soothing comfort of heated, massaging water to calm the mind and ease the body. Within seconds, heat relaxes tight, sore muscles and joints, which ease tension in the neck, lower back and shoulders. When tension fades, arthritis pain does as well. Using a hot tub regularly is an easy and convenient way to manage stress and feel great.
When arthritis pain is accompanied by elevated stress, even getting out of bed in the morning can be a challenge. Learning strategies for handling stress in a positive, healthy way can reduce pain and discomfort and help you cope more effectively with the demands of the disease.
To help people understand how hydrotherapy can help improve overall health and well-being, we will provide free hot tub test soaks in our 5 locations during the entire month. We want to encourage local consumers to check out the benefits of a relaxing soak in an energy efficient hot tub for themselves.
Consumers wanting to find the Hot Spring Spas location nearest them are encouraged to visit the company website for more information. The website address is http://www.HotSpringGreen.com
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About Hot Spring Spas of Minnesota and Iowa
HotSpring Spas of Minnesota and Iowa offer a large selection of new and used hot tubs and saunas for sale and a variety of hot tub, sauna, repairs, parts, and accessories. We are Minnesota's and Iowa’s premier source for Hot Spring Spas and Hot Tubs, Saunatec and Finnleo Saunas, A & B Backyard Accessories, and proudly carry the SilkBalance for Spas water treatment system. To learn more, pick up a copy of our free report “7 Critical Questions You Must Ask Before You Buy a Hot Tub”. Just give us a call at 515-270-8702 or go to
If you’ve just purchased a hot tub or you’re considering buying one, you’re probably excited to get it home and try it out. And while you’re more than likely familiar with how relaxing, soothing and comforting the warm, massaging water can be, there are probably a few other ways to use your hot tub that you haven’t thought of. Aside from the hydro massage, here are three other ways to use your hot tub that are sure to leave you glad you’re the proud owner of your very own spa.
Stay Connected with Family - Who says having a great time with the kids has to be expensive? With an in-home hot tub, you can plan a regular “family hot tub night” where everyone comes together for conversation, laughter and good times. The warm bubbly water is the perfect environment for relaxing sore muscles, but also, a great way to get everyone together in one place with no distractions. That means no phones, computers or television to interrupt. Time spent with the family in the hot tub is an excellent way to stay connected, and a cost-effective and easy way to make memories.
Maintain Great Health - These days, with busy work schedules and hectic lives, it can be tough to follow a diet and exercise program. In fact, it’s all most of us can do to try to eat a few vegetables or take a short walk after dinner. Luckily, sitting in a hot tub for even twenty minutes can enhance health and fitness by decreasing stress, even promoting weight loss. Heated water relaxes muscles and joints, easing tension and stress instantly, while powerful jets provide targeted massage. Sitting in the tub also raises core body temperature, which has the same effect on the body as light cardiovascular exercise.
Get Rid of That Pain For Good - For the millions of Americans suffering with arthritis or other chronic pain, just getting out of bed in the morning is an agonizing event. A quick soak in the hot tub before morning coffee can decrease stiffness, eliminate aches and make the morning routine less of an event. After a sports injury or a particularly stressful day, using a hot tub for pain relief is quick, easy and convenient.
Nothing is quite as relaxing as the warm, massaging water of a hot tub. For decreasing stress, unwinding after a rough day, or eliminating pain, a soak in the tub is a fabulous way to regenerate. A hot tub is also the ideal environment for reconnecting with family and friends and a super way to maintain great health.
To help people understand how hydrotherapy can help improve overall health and well-being, we will provide free hot tub test soaks in our 5 locations during the entire month. We want to encourage local consumers to check out the benefits of a relaxing soak in an energy efficient hot tub for themselves.
Consumers wanting to find the Hot Spring Spas location nearest them are encouraged to visit the company website for more information. The website address is http://www.HotSpringGreen.com
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About Hot Spring Spas of Minnesota and Iowa
HotSpring Spas of Minnesota and Iowa offer a large selection of new and used hot tubs and saunas for sale and a variety of hot tub, sauna, repairs, parts, and accessories. We are Minnesota's and Iowa’s premier source for Hot Spring Spas and Hot Tubs, Saunatec and Finnleo Saunas, A & B Backyard Accessories, and proudly carry the SilkBalance for Spas water treatment system. To learn more, pick up a copy of our free report “7 Critical Questions You Must Ask Before You Buy a Hot Tub”. Just give us a call at 515-270-8702 or go to http://www.HotSpringGreen.com
