Lose Weight and Reduce Cellulite in your Hot Tub???

At first it may sound hard to believe, but a recent study has shown that the regular use of hot tubs can aid in the reduction of weight, as well as diminish the appearance of cellulite. This stems from the fact that soaking in a spa stimulates exercise by dilating blood vessels and promoting better circulation, as it relaxes the skin and muscles. It can also increase the heart rate, while lowering blood pressure. This seems to indicate that soaking in a hot tub may be good for your body in many ways.

A September 16, 1999 article in the New England Journal of Medicine reports on a study in which a group of subjects soaked in a spa for 30 minutes a day, six days a week, for three weeks. The study was actually for diabetes research, but the results showed that the weight of the subjects was reduced by an average of nearly four pounds each. That's over a pound per week, just by soaking in a hot tub.

Regular use of hot tubs may also help to diminish the appearance of cellulite. These fatty deposits that typically gather on the hips, thighs, and buttocks of most women past their 30s can never be fully eliminated. The design of a woman's body naturally causes the skin to dimple out, whether she is overweight or thin. However, by improving circulation to the areas affected by cellulite, the appearance of the unsightly deposits can be reduced. Hot tub hydrotherapy stimulates blood vessels and increases circulation. It also tones the body tissue, reduces fluid retention, and relieves swelling. All of these benefits combined can result in the reduction of the appearance of cellulite.