How Hot Tubs Help With Post-Workout Pain

Whether you are a serious athlete who has always maintained an exercise routine, or someone who has decided to shed their couch potato status and start living a healthier life, sore muscles are going to be part of your routine. A relaxing soak in a hot tub from Rocky Mountain Hot Tub Co. is an excellent way to get rid of post-workout muscle pain.

What Causes the Pain?

When your muscles are exerted, there is an increase in production of lactic acid and CO₂. This build-up gets trapped in the muscles and causes pain.

How To Get Rid Of Post-Workout Muscle Pain?

A post-workout soak in a hot tub will be most beneficial after your heart rate has returned to your normal resting heart rate and you have stopped sweating. This is the perfect time to do mild stretching while your muscles are still warm, and you can do some deep breathing techniques to help you relax.

The hot tub soak is a comforting way to get rid of post-workout pain and reduce lactic acid build-up, not jarring like an ice bath can be. You want to make your entire workout as enjoyable as possible, and the thought of plunging into icy water is enough to make anyone quit exercising.

Just the thought of the therapeutic massaging jets that await your post-workout will encourage you to do one more set of curls or a couple extra laps on the track or in the pool. The therapy of the hot tub is not only good for your muscles, but it can help you relax and put you in a meditative mood. It is total body recovery time.

You can get rid of post-workout pain and enjoy the therapeutic qualities of your own hot tub by contacting us today at Rocky Mountain Hot Tub Co., your authorized Bullfrog Spa dealer.