Get the Most Out of Your Spa Tub With a Treadmill
If you’re looking for a way to get the most out of your swim spa, then this is the perfect accessory for you. Adding an underwater treadmill to your spa will add variety to your workouts while being easy on your joints.
The swim jets in a spa bathtub can promote healthy blood flow throughout the body and also help ease stress. Even just 10-20 minutes of soaking in the spa bathtub daily can provide these benefits.
The Warm Up
Spa tubs with treadmills provide a great low-impact way to increase your cardiovascular health. This exercise is ideal for those who cannot or do not want to run outdoors, but want the benefits of a healthy workout.
The Warm Up is an important part of any workout, and can be done before or after your hot tub session. It helps to warm up your muscles, reduce the risk of injury, and prepare you for any exercises that require your arms or legs to move a lot.
In the case of Spa tubs with treadmills, you can use this time to work on your cardio and strengthen your legs. One popular activity for this is the flutter kick, a low-impact exercise that can be performed in the water to help improve your cardiovascular health and build leg strength.
Another simple hot tub fitness exercise is the bicep curl, which uses your arms to define your upper body and tone your triceps muscles. This is a simple movement that can be done with light weights or without. Do these bicep curls in sets of 3 with 10 to 15 repetitions, and repeat them as often as you can build strength.
Stretching in the water is also a great option for warm-ups or after a workout, as the warm water helps to loosen your muscles. These gentle stretches are a great way to increase circulation, ease muscle soreness, and promote recovery.
This exercise is a great option for beginners and anyone who wants to build muscle, balance, or improve their flexibility. Just stand up in the spa, holding on to the wall or lip for support, and extend your legs outward and to the side. You can also do a full-body lift, using your arms as handles to lift yourself up and down in circles.
You can perform these moves with or without weights, depending on the size of your spa. Eventually you can add more weight to the exercise as you get stronger.
If you are working out to maintain a healthy weight, a soak in the spa is a great way to speed up calorie burn and make exercise more enjoyable. Soaking can also be an excellent way Spa tub with treadmill to relieve tension and stress, and promote restful sleep.
The Treadmill Workout
There is no doubt that exercise is important for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and being in top shape. But if you suffer from joint pain or issues with your feet and legs, high-impact workouts may not be for you. Luckily, swim spas with treadmills offer an alternative way to get in your daily walk or jog without putting a toll on your body.
Treadmills are an effective, calorie-burning way to increase muscle strength and endurance. They also provide many other benefits, such as climate control, traffic-free and safe workout areas and the ability to add hills or incline for more of a challenge.
However, treadmills can be tough on your joints and hips or knees. Water buoyancy takes away this harsh impact, making it an ideal cross-trainer that’s kind to your joints and body.
An optional addition to Endless Pools swim spas, the Hot Spring Underwater Treadmill enables you to run, walk or jog in your spa at a low-impact, customizable speed (generally 0 – 5.5 MPH) with the added benefit of water resistance. When not in use, the machine folds neatly back into the front of the swim spa at the touch of a button.
The treadmill is powered by the swim spa’s hydraulic propulsion system, which generates a current to run against. While this is not as effective as running on a treadmill, it can still be challenging and will raise your heart rate in an efficient and satisfying manner.
Unlike land-based treadmills, the water offers 360-degrees of resistance to help strengthen your legs and core. In fact, you will burn more calories in a swim spa with a treadmill than walking on dry land!
For those with arthritis or other problems that prevent them from exercising, a treadmill in a swim spa is an ideal alternative. It also makes a great addition to a family’s health routine.
Before you begin a treadmill workout, it is important to take your time and be mindful of your balance as you walk on the treadmill. A good rule of thumb is to start with a slow speed and zero incline, then gradually increase each to maximize your efforts and keep you motivated.
The Recovery Workout
If you’re looking for a low-impact workout that burns calories and strengthens your joints, an underwater treadmill can be just the thing. A recent study found that athletes who alternated underwater treadmill workouts with on-land strength training saw greater gains in lean body mass than individuals who only did non-aquatic exercises. This exercise is also useful for people who have undergone lower-body surgery and Spa tub with treadmill need to reduce their risk of falling, because water resistance helps to alleviate pain and pressure on the joints.
Aside from being an effective form of cross-training, the water buoyancy that is a part of this workout makes it more comfortable than using land-based exercises such as jogging and running. This type of cardio is especially beneficial for people who have hip or knee injuries, because it doesn’t put as much pressure on the joints.
Another benefit of a spa workout is that it helps your muscles recover and repair after a hard work-out. The warm water of the spa massages your muscles to ease soreness and promote recovery.
The hot water can also help your muscles to absorb more fluids, which can improve your hydration levels and prevent dehydration. However, you don’t want to jump in the tub immediately after your workout because it can cause a buildup of fluids and increase your heart rate. It’s best to wait 24 – 48 hours after your workout before jumping into the hot tub.
You can even use the spa jets to target your muscles, if you want to maximize the benefits of a soak after exercise. The hot water and massage of the jets will help your muscles to relax and heal, so you can get back to your routine with a little more energy.
One study of elite endurance athletes found that participants who soaked in a warm tub after their workouts had a lower presence of myoglobin, a protein that your muscle releases into the bloodstream when it is damaged. This lower presence of myoglobin helps to prevent elastic tissue damage.
As an added bonus, soaking in your spa after your workout can also help speed up the processing of lactic acid, which your body produces when you exercise. Keeping your muscles in a warm water temperature after a workout will help to eliminate the swelling and inflammation associated with lactic acid, which can make you feel sore and uncomfortable.
The Relaxation Workout
Spa tubs with treadmills offer a unique way to enjoy the relaxing benefits of a hot tub while also working out. These high-tech options are great for anyone looking for a fun way to boost fitness, reduce joint pain and enhance their wellness.
There is no better way to relax after a tough workout than to soak in a soothing hot tub! Warm water loosens muscles, making it ideal for light stretching.
Stretching your arms, legs and shoulders after a hard workout helps to alleviate soreness and tightness from muscle tension. In addition, stretching before a workout can help to prevent injury.
Squats are another effective exercise to strengthen your leg and back muscles, which can improve balance and decrease your risk of injury. Using the walls of your spa for support, stand up and extend one leg outward and to the side, then lower it behind you. Repeat with each leg until you reach three sets of 8-12 repetitions.
This is an advanced exercise, so be sure to warm up your body before attempting it. It’s also important to breathe properly while doing this exercise.
A popular relaxation exercise is called the “Progressive Muscle Relaxation.” It systematically tenses and releases specific muscle groups in your body, including your neck and shoulders, to relieve tension. SELF recommends that you do this exercise in a hot tub, which can make the experience even more therapeutic.
The goal of this exercise is to create a relaxed state that will decrease stress and anxiety. It’s recommended that you practice this exercise twice daily to maintain a healthy, positive mental outlook.
Before attempting this exercise, make sure that you’re comfortable in your hot tub and that you have access to the jets. Some exercises, such as squats, can be uncomfortable in the water. If you’re concerned about this, try performing these stretches in a dry environment.
After completing the Progressive Muscle Relaxation exercise, you can use the jets to soothe sore muscles and increase circulation. For an added benefit, you can add an additional massage to your relaxing soak with a combination of mini and directional jets. These jets provide a small and focused stream of water that can be customized to target specific areas of your body.