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The American Heart Journal concludes that a home-based thermal hydrotherapy treatment program improves quality of life, heart-failure-related symptoms and heart rate response to exercise in patients with mild chronic heart failure.

Selecting the size of your hot tub is a personal decision; however, it depends on several different factors. The location of your hot tub is the first aspect to consider in your decision. Obviously, you want to choose a hot tub that will fit comfortably into your intended area. Size also depends on your intended [...]

The study concludes that mild-moderate exercise focused on joint protection will increase physical function, flexibility, strength, endurance, balance, and mobility for those who practice them

Strengthening, endurance, and mobility exercises in water (temperature range, 83°– 89°F) decreases joint loading and possible increase in circulation aids in the relief of chronic pain and functional difficulties.

The Mayo Clinc states that relaxing in a spa may actually be less stressful to for your heart then working out on an exercise bike. Passive heating, they found, was less stressful to the body than light exercise. “If you’re a heart-disease patient and your physician has recommended exercise.” he concluded. “we feel you can get in the hot tub and likely not have any problems.”