Connect With Others 

Social
Turn off the TV and jump into some after-dinner conversation.
• Schedule a family soak. A group spa/hot-tub dip creates bonding time, allowing children, spouses and other family members to catch up on life's events.
• Enjoy some downtime with your spouse or companion and take control of your personal well-being and relax in a warm, soothing environment.
• Get the party started. Hot tubs provide a fabulous backdrop to chilling out with friends or even a raucous party.
Outdoor Living
Beat the winter blues or revel in summertime fun: Spa / hot tubs can be used year-round in any climate.
• Put down the mobile phone and don't worry about e-mail. Commune with nature, listen to the sounds of Spring and Summer or enjoy the cool, crisp air of Fall and Winter.

Health Benefits

Everyday stress can create muscle tension and restrict blood flow, causing headaches, sleeplessness, fatigue, and soreness. How we feel physically can affect our thoughts, our moods, and our ability to enjoy life to the fullest.
In a spa/hot tub, three key elements combine to create a hydrotherapeutic, stress-relieving environment: heat, buoyancy, and massage.
• Heat dilates blood vessels to increase blood flow to sore or damaged tissue.
• Bouyancy reduces body weight by 90%, relieving pressure on joints and muscles.
• Massage works to relax muscles and relieve pressure on nerves.
Hydrotherapeutic massage simulates several stress-relieving massage techniques. Swedish massage uses different intensities and direction of movement to increase circulation and promote relaxation. The oscillating flow from spa/hot tub jets, and the different combinations of jet sizes and pressure simulate this Swedish massage technique. Deep tissue massage, like Shiatsu, can also be provided by strong hot tub jets applying pressure to the muscle to release accumulated stress.
How Stress Affects Us
• More than half of all deaths between the ages of one and 65 result from stressful lifestyles.
--- U.S. Center for Disease control
• Lack of control, high demands and repetitive work lead to job stress, which can lead to health problems. ..... Duke University
• Finding ways to relax can help reduce negative effects of: gastrointestinal problems, cardiovascular disorders, tension pain, headaches, arthritis and chronic fatigue.
---National Stress Management Association
• Medical researchers estimate that up to 90 percent of illness and disease is stress-related.
--- National Pool & Spa Institute
• More than 50 percent of all Americans suffer adverse health effects due to stress.
--- The Mental Health Association.
• Stress is linked to six of the leading causes of death: heart disease, cancer, lung ailments, accidents, cirrhosis of the liver, and suicide. ¡ª Department of Health Psychology and Applied Psychophysiology, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

 How Hot Tubs Affect Stress
 • Raising your core body temperature for 15 min. in warm water, such as a hot tub, 90 min.  before bedtime is a scientifically proven way to induce a more restful sleep. ¡ª Sleep Journal
 • Spa use can counter the impacts of stress, helping keep you healthier.
 • Spas improve circulation and therefore alleviate muscle and joint pain, even pain associated with Arthritis.
 • Spas are great tools for improving quality time with loved ones.
Spas are a great way to enjoy the outdoors year round.

Sleep Enhancement
Surveys conducted by the National Sleep Foundation reveal that 60 percent of adults report having problems with sleep. They suggest a bathing ritual as a natural aid for sleep. A warm soak in a hot tub provides just the right combination of warmth and water motion. Hot tubs are more convenient too. No guessing waiting for the water to fill the tub or guessing about the water temperature. Just slide in and relax.
Sitting in a hot tub raises the body's temperature for an extended period of time, producing cleansing and relaxing effects. The buoyancy of the water creates a sense of weightlessness, inviting restful sleep.     

Physical Benefits 
Hydrotherapy is one the oldest and safest methods for treating many common ailments. Plus, exercising in water is easier on joints than exercising on land! By owning a hot tub, you can:
Get relief for arthritis, aches and stiffness.  

Most of us are familiar with warm water therapy to treat muscle and joint ailments. The flow of warm water eases muscle tension, and relieves pressure on surrounding nerves, joints, and blood vessels. Movement becomes easier, which is especially important for those who suffer from Arthritis.
Italian physicians Simona Bellometti and Lauro Calzigna have intensively studied aqua-thermal therapy in patients with osteoarthritis, the common form of degenerative arthritis. The researchers recorded in the Journal of Investigative Medicine in 1998 that the level of inflammatory agents which cause arthritis pain and joint destruction fell after three weeks of hot tub therapy.
Dr. Phillip Hooper, an endocrinologist from Loveland, CO, has been studying the effect of hot tub therapy on diabetic patients. His research results "suggest that hot tub therapy should be further evaluated as a therapy for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It may be especially helpful for patients who are unable to exercise. The benefits could result from increased blood flow to skeletal muscles."
According to Dr. Hooper's study, participants who soaked in a hot tub regularly experienced better blood sugar control - some after just a few days of soaking. In addition, patients' weight decreased, sleep improved, and the general feeling of well-being increased.
If you'd like to read more about the effects of hot water therapy for arthritis, diabetes, lower back pain and other ailments, you may want to read the article written by Dr. Phillip Hooper.

*IMPORTANT NOTE*: It is highly recommended for those with diabetes to consult with their physician prior to beginning hot tub treatments..
Muscles and joints
The Hydrotherapy use of hot tub spas by athletes has skyrocketed. Tennis Magazine said it best: ¡°Your skin and muscles loosen and relax from the increased blood circulation¡± adding that, if muscles are injured: "A soak in a hot tub or whirlpool increases blood flow to the injured area, bringing nutrients to help repair the damage."
Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy
The muscle relaxing and joint loosening benefits of hot tubs help those with depression, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Tendonitis, Scoliosis and Bursitis. Thermo Spas hot tubs have even been known to provide significant help for those afflicted with diseases as serious as Multiple Sclerosis and Cerebral Palsy.

Breathe and think easier.

 -Steam rising off hot water can help open up nasal and bronchial passages and improves circulation to aid in maintaining upper respiratory health.

 -Many people find that soaking in a hot tub relieves headache pain, especially pain from tension headaches.
Rehabilitation & Therapy Benefits    
Many professional sports organizations, trainers and therapists recommend warm-water therapy to help patients resume their daily activities faster. By owning a hot tub, you can:
• Improve Cardio Health: A recent study at the Mayo Clinic found that soaking in a hot bath gives many of the health benefits of exercise with less strain on the heart. Soaking in a hot bath increases the heart rate while it lowers blood pressure rather than raising it as does other forms of exercise.
• Relieve Back and Knee Pain: Four out of five Americans suffer from chronic back pain, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health. Many studies show that hydrotherapy alleviates lower back pain and knee ailments by reducing stress and stiffness.
Lifestyle Enhancements   
The peace of mind and serenity a hot tub provides allows you to take control of your personal well being and lifestyle.
• More than 50 percent of Americans suffer some sort of ill health effects due to stress. A soothing soak can help counteract stress.   
 
Family Fun 
Happy owners will tell you that their spas/hot tubs are extensions of their family rooms. Market researches will tell you that spas/hot tubs are on top-ten Christmas lists for kids, and top-ten choices for how folks would like to spend their retirement funds. Families get together in spas/hot tubs. They talk, relax, escape, and enjoy the outdoors together. If you're thinking of buying a hot tub, you're headed for good, clean, family fun.

 For more reasons to own spas / hot tub ,please refer to the related article:100 Reasons to Own A Hot Tub!