Soaking in a hot tub has the ‘same health benefits’ as going for a 30-minute jog, scientists reveal | The US Sun

The team at Coventry University studied 20 healthy participants aged 26 to 60.

They measured their heart rate, blood pressure, blood flow, anxiety, salivary cortisol, mood, and thermal perception – and did a follow-up questionnaire.

Three half-hour sessions were completed in a Lay-Z Spa Majorca Hydrojet Pro at the same time over three separate days.

Following immersion, blood flow to the legs increased by 345 per cent on average – which is about the same as after a 30-minute jog.

Heart rates also shot up by an average of 31 beats per minute, which works out roughly equivalent to a brisk walk.

And blood pressure dropped significantly, which the authors said also happens when running and is favourable to everyone, but especially those with existing heart disease as it’s associated with fewer heart attacks and strokes.

There were also considerable mental health advantages.

Salivary cortisol levels – which indicate stress – dropped by 22 per cent, as happens when exercising.

via www.the-sun.com

First, this can’t be true. Second, fire up that puppy and go soak! Next we’ll learn that drinking and soaking together has even greater benefits.