Should I Soak in The Hot Tub Before or After A Workout

This is a question many people do not know how to answer to.

Hot tubs do offer some benefits for the body's recovery after a workout. There is less scientific evidence related to the benefits of soaking in hot water after doing physical effort, but many specialists encourage people to do this, because the heat helps to relax the muscles and can create changes at the cellular level, allowing fluids to circulate better through the body.

Even better, use Epsom salts in your hot tub, after a workout: they are ideal to prevent muscle fever and to help recovery your joints (in case of sprains), as these salts have the property of reducing inflammation.

However, a hot tub is rather indicated after less intense workouts. The recommendation of specialists is to spend 10 to 15 minutes in the hot water at a temperature of 39-40 degrees Celsius, which is higher than the average body temperature.

If you recover from an injury, heat is to be avoided, as the body will need more time to recover.

Although there are benefits to hot water therapy, runners will prefer ice baths. And this happens rather because they want to prepare their body for the next workout, and ice recovery is one of the key elements, along with sleep, diet, hydration and stretching.  Look for used hot tubs Denver dealers have refurbished to enhance your soaking time!

 

 

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