Get Heart Healthy: Cardiovascular Benefits - You might be surprised to learn that fifteen minutes in a sauna can actually be great for the heart. And there is plenty of evidence to support the idea that using one daily can result in significant cardiovascular benefits.

Heat stimulates the body in much the same way as light cardiovascular exercise. As core body temperature rises, capillaries dilate, which increases blood flow, giving the heart a mild workout. In fact, using a sauna can positively impact a number of cardiac conditions by decreasing blood pressure and improving oxygen intake.

Weight Control - These days, who isn’t looking to enhance a workout for optimized weight loss? Sitting in a sauna promotes sweat and is a simple strategy that adds tremendous value to weight loss effort. After a tough workout, why not add a little more. After all, there’s a reason why professional athletes in training use saunas to “cut weight” - expelling salt and excess water from the body.

It may just be the answer to losing those final five pounds. While you may not be gearing up for a heavy weight champion of the world title match, you could probably benefit from a few less pounds here or there - and hitting that target has never been easier.

Increased Metabolism - Most of us remember from grade school the purpose of the metabolism - it burns calories and turns food into energy. But as many of us know, with age, metabolic rate decreases, making it increasingly more difficult to maintain a healthy body weight while continuing to eat the foods we enjoy.

In fact, once you reach age 40, it’s almost impossible not to pack on the pounds without changing anything at all. While you can’t stop the aging process, you can use a sauna to jump start your metabolism, helping you more effectively burn calories and maintain the physique you’ve worked hard to get. A healthy, revved up metabolism is the key to burning calories quickly, staying fit and trim and feeling great.

A sauna is a terrific way to detox, eliminating harmful bacteria and other contaminants from the body for improved performance and overall health. But don’t discount the other health benefits that can come from fifteen relaxing minutes. Improve cardiovascular health, enhance a weight loss strategy and rev up that metabolism for optimized fitness and a svelte physique.

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To help people understand how hydrotherapy can help improve overall health and well-being, we will provide free hot tub test soaks in our 5 locations during the entire month. We want to encourage local consumers to check out the benefits of a relaxing soak in an energy efficient hot tub for themselves.

Consumers wanting to learn more about saunas and how they can help improve overall health and well-being are encouraged to pick up a copy of our free report “Sauna Buying Made Easy: What You Need to Know Before You Buy.” Just visit the company website for more information http://www.HotSpringGreen.com

About Hot Spring Spas of Minnesota and Iowa

HotSpring Spas of Minnesota and Iowa offer a large selection of new and used hot tubs and saunas for sale and a variety of hot tub, sauna, repairs, parts, and accessories. We are Minnesota's and Iowa’s premier source for Hot Spring Spas and Hot Tubs, Saunatec and Finnleo Saunas, A & B Backyard Accessories, and proudly carry the SilkBalance for Spas water treatment system. To learn more, pick up a copy of our free report “To learn more, pick up a copy of our free report “Sauna Buying Made Easy”. Just give us a call at 515-270-8702 or go to http://www.HotSpringGreen.com

Beautiful skin is the fountain of youth. A rosy glow and a clear, clean complexion is simply ageless. However, despite our best efforts to maintain our body’s biggest organ, toxins and other stresses in the environment can diminish that youthful appearance we work so hard to keep.

The fact is, toxins are everywhere, from the food we eat to the water we drink, even in the air we breathe. While there is no way to completely avoid the harmful influences that make their way into our daily lives, using a sauna a few times a week can restore a youthful, healthy glow.

Sweat it Out - It may not be very glamorous, but sweating is the body’s natural defense. Basically, it cools you down when you’re overheated, gets rid of waste and keeps your skin clean and clear. Whether we like it or not, a good sweat is a healthy way to ensure glowing skin, pushing dead cells and bacteria out through the pores. But unless you plan on exercising day and night, it’s tough to break a sweat. Luckily, it’s easy to maximize the body’s greatest natural detoxification method with fifteen minutes in the sauna.

Intense heat promotes a good, heavy sweat, which helps the body more efficiently eliminate chemicals, bacteria and other harmful substances. Most of us sweat throughout the course of the day, but relax in the sauna, and the entire day’s effort can be accomplished in just 15 minutes.

Relax the Body, De-Stress the Skin - There’s no denying when you feel anxious and stressed it shows on your skin. The face is the first place to show signs of tension and pressure as crow’s feet and forehead wrinkles deepen, smile lines become more pronounced and the rosy glow fades to yellow. Sitting in the sauna for 15 minutes calms and relaxes the body, which loosens muscles, weakens lines and adds life to a sallow, overstressed appearance. The perfect way to unwind, a relaxing few minutes in the sauna and you’ll emerge tension-free and ready to face the challenges that lie ahead.

Increase Blood Circulation to the Skin - The skin is the largest organ in the human body and it needs fresh oxygen and blood to stay healthy, supple and strong. When you use a sauna, the intense heat dilates capillaries, which increases blood flow. As a result, it’s much easier for nutrient rich oxygen to be delivered to the skin. The outcome? A fresh, revitalized appearance that looks healthy, vibrant and young.

Great skin doesn’t have to come only from genetics. It’s easy to have a youthful and revitalized appearance simply by spending 15 minutes relaxing in the warmth of a sauna. For anytime rejuvenation and an instant glow, let the sauna maximize your body’s natural detoxification process with a good old-fashioned sweat.

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To help people understand how hydrotherapy can help improve overall health and well-being, we will provide free hot tub test soaks in our 5 locations during the entire month. We want to encourage local consumers to check out the benefits of a relaxing soak in an energy efficient hot tub for themselves.

Consumers wanting to learn more about saunas and how they can help improve overall health and well-being are encouraged to pick up a copy of our free report “Sauna Buying Made Easy: What You Need to Know Before You Buy.” Just visit the company website for more information http://www.HotSpringGreen.com

About Hot Spring Spas of Minnesota and Iowa

HotSpring Spas of Minnesota and Iowa offer a large selection of new and used hot tubs and saunas for sale and a variety of hot tub, sauna, repairs, parts, and accessories. We are Minnesota's and Iowa’s premier source for Hot Spring Spas and Hot Tubs, Saunatec and Finnleo Saunas, A & B Backyard Accessories, and proudly carry the SilkBalance for Spas water treatment system. To learn more, pick up a copy of our free report “Sauna Buying Made Easy”. Just give us a call at 515-270-8702 or go to http://www.HotSpringGreen.com

Thanks to all of our customers that have supported our Minnetonka showroom over the years. We will be closing the doors at that location for good on November 27th. We will be moving to a new, larger location in the area with a planned opening set for January 15th, 2014! Our new location will be more convenient and much larger. We'll be able to show a larger variety of products including many of our pre-owned spas, which are very popular! 

We appreciate your patience with us during our transition. We will still be offering sales and service from our LAke Elmo location without interruption. If you're in need of supplies, we'll be able to ship them directly to your home. We will have discounts on all supplies at both Twin Cities locations through the 27th, so it's a great time to stock up for the winter!

We will keep you posted on our website and Facebook when we can announce our new location. If you'd like to be included in our email club, please let us know! 

Thanks for your patience!

The health benefits of using a sauna are well known. From easing aches and pains to reducing stress, even helping to induce a better night’s sleep, the advantages of sitting and relaxing in a sauna are undisputed. 

However, how about for skin care? Can the heat and steam from a sauna actually restore vitality and improve the condition of the skin? Here are three ways using a sauna can encourage beautiful, clear skin.

Open the Pores For a Deep Clean - Most of us know how important it is to keep our skin clean and clear. Yet despite our best efforts, just living every day adds a significant amount of dirt and debris to a freshly washed face and body. Toxins collect underneath the skin causing pimples, blackheads and other issues, leaving us forever searching for stronger cleansers and antibacterial solutions. Luckily, using a sauna is an easy way to get that deep cleansing you need to keep the skin clean and vibrant. A few minutes is all it takes for the body’s pores to open, releasing harmful bacteria and contaminants that would normally be trapped under the skin. Sweating is an all natural and completely healthy way to deep clean without harsh cleansers or astringents.

Promote New Cell Growth…Naturally - One of the ways we stay looking young and fresh is by producing new skin cells. The skin naturally replaces its cells every so often, but can look even better if that process is accelerated. Over-the-counter scrubs and even chemicals designed to “promote cell rejuvenation” are often harmful and can damage new cell growth, resulting in the exact opposite of a fresh, vibrant complexion. A sauna is an all-natural way to promote cell growth, stimulating production through intense heat and sweating. As sweating occurs, old layers of skin are removed and new cells begin to form beneath.

Provide Nutrients and Replenish Skin - To stay healthy and strong, the skin needs nutrients just like any other organ in the body, yet it’s often robbed of essential vitamins and minerals as a result of hard living. Using a sauna can restore the skin’s elasticity and suppleness by ensuring it receives the right amount of nutrients easily. As you sweat, fluid rushes to the skin, bringing along with it a nutrient rich liquid which fills the space around each cell. Essential to maintaining the collagen structure of the skin, these nutrients build up the cells, decreasing breakdown that often results in sagging or wrinkled skin.

Beautiful skin is as easy as relaxing in a sauna. Not just for easing aches and pains, sitting in the heat and warmth of a sauna is a proven method for getting the radiant skin you’ve always wanted. Open the pores and cleanse without harsh chemicals, promote new cell growth and bring the essential nutrients your skin needs to stay healthy and strong.

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To help people understand how hydrotherapy can help improve overall health and well-being, we will provide free hot tub test soaks in our 5 locations during the entire month. We want to encourage local consumers to check out the benefits of a relaxing soak in an energy efficient hot tub for themselves.

Consumers wanting to learn more about saunas and how they can help improve overall health and well-being are encouraged to pick up a copy of our free report “Sauna Buying Made Easy: What You Need to Know Before You Buy.” Just visit the company website for more information http://www.HotSpringGreen.com

About Hot Spring Spas of Minnesota and Iowa

HotSpring Spas of Minnesota and Iowa offer a large selection of new and used hot tubs and saunas for sale and a variety of hot tub, sauna, repairs, parts, and accessories. We are Minnesota's and Iowa’s premier source for Hot Spring Spas and Hot Tubs, Saunatec and Finnleo Saunas, A & B Backyard Accessories, and proudly carry the SilkBalance for Spas water treatment system. To learn more, pick up a copy of our free report “7 Critical Questions You Must Ask Before You Buy a Hot Tub”. Just give us a call at 515-270-8702 or go to http://www.HotSpringGreen.com

We get asked all the time by our customers, potential hot tub buyers, friends and even our moms:

“Are you going to be at the big Spa Expo this weekend?”

And we understand why they ask– the hot tub expo does a ton of advertising saying “Multiple Brands competing for your business.” And it would make sense that we would be at an event where there are multiple hot tub brands, right!?

Multiple Brands not present at the Hot Tub and Swim Spa Expo

But we’re not at these Spa Expos because there is actually only one brand represented.Household name-brands like Hot Spring, Caldera, Sundance, Jacuzzi, D-1, Maax Spas and Marquis aren't going to be there. The hot tub expo gets away with advertising multiple brands because the manufacturer carries a few different lines of hot tubs & spas. But they all come from the same place– and one hot tub retailer represents them all.

Besides the misrepresentation of multiple brands, here are a few things we've learned about these Hot Tub and Swim Spa Expos from customers & friends who have visited:

Because this is a one weekend only event, the convention center will be filled with hot tubs and swim spas brought in to be sold immediately.You’ll be offered a chance to sit in some of the hot tubs that are on display, but they aren't going to be filled with water (and who wants to strip down into a bathing suit in an expo center full of people anyway!?) Just like when purchasing a car, it is important to “wet-test” a hot tub before you buy. You never know how the jets are going to feel until you test it out. And if you’re on the taller or shorter end, you want to make sure the water depth is just right.

While you might be able to order the custom colors you want, more than likely the sales team will be pushing the models they have on display so that they clear our their inventory immediately.

High-Pressure Sales Reps

The sales reps at the Spa Expos are brought in specifically for the event. They are experienced show sales people, and are trained to get the sale on the spot (if they don’t close the deal that weekend, they don’t get commission) They are high-pressure and want you to make a decision immediately.

We think that it’s best to take your time when considering adding a hot tub to your home. It’s an investment that will make a great addition to your backyard or interior room & you want to be sure you’re picking the right brand. We even suggests scheduling a backyard consultation before you take delivery.

Be Informed

If you do end up going to a Spa Expo in your local area here are some good questions to ask the hot tub company:

1. Do you Operate a Showroom in my local area? And how long have you been in business?

2. Who do I call for a service or repair issue?

3. What is your cancellation policy?

And more.. Check out some great questions in our Hot Tub Buyer’s Guide before you go to the Hot Tub Expo!

Happy Hot tub Shopping! And please stop by one of our 5 Iowa and Minnesota Showrooms if you’re in our local area!

This blog post is courtesy of our friends at Spring Dance Hot Tubs in the Philadelphia area. Big thanks to Rebekah!

Getting your hot tub ready for the winter

We all know that October through March is prime hot tubbing weather. The early sunsets, cold temperatures, and snowfall adds to the hot tub experience.  Often we're asked "what do I need to do to get my hot tub ready for winter?" Today we'll take a look at a few things a hot tub owner should consider as cold weather approaches.

1)      Water condition: The last thing we want to do in January is drain and refill our hot tub. Take a look at the condition of your water. When was the last time you refilled it? If the quality is questionable and/or it's been more than 3 months since your last drain and refill you may want to consider a fresh fill. Refilling this time of year should get you through to the spring before you're due again. If you're short on time, call our service department and ask about our Spa Valet Service.

2)      Filters: The filtration system on a hot tub is the heart and soul of your spa. Filters should be rinsed monthly and thoroughly cleaned and soaked at least every six months. Soaking in a cleaning solution is an absolute must before the winter. Clean filters will keep your spa running trouble free, while dirty or clogged filters can affect the performance of the jets and may interrupt the spa's heating system. Additionally, most of our customers own a second set of filters that they can exchange in the colder months.

3)      Spa Cover: Fall is the best time of year to inspect your spa cover. Having a heavy or torn cover can make your spa difficult to use and raise your energy consumption by 50%. If you cover is still in good condition take the time to condition it one last time before the cold weather hits. If your cover is torn or heavy, it's time to replace it. We only use covers from Watkins Manufacturing (Hot Spring Spas). This ensures a perfect fit every time. Also, they are made with brackets needed for all Watkins made cover lifters. Call us today to order your cover. We can also schedule an installation where we will remove your old cover for you.

Taking care of these three items will help you rest easy through the cold winter. We do offer services from a drain and refill to weekly spa check-ups. Consult our service department  to see what plan is best for you.

For many of us, weight loss is a battle we’ve been fighting for most of our adult lives. Yet, even with rigorous exercise and a healthy diet, shedding those last few pounds is nearly impossible. What gives? The truth is, it’s not unusual to hit a plateau where the body just doesn’t want to cooperate anymore and weight loss all but stalls. Are we resigned to accept the fact that this is the best we can get? Absolutely not. When the scale is giving you a hard time, fight back with three proven strategies for knocking out the final five.

Drink Water All Day Long - The body is composed of almost all water. It just makes sense that the more you drink, the easier it is to flush out toxins and contaminants that make weight loss slow or nonexistent. Particularly when you’ve almost reached a weight loss goal, keeping hydrated will prevent water retention and ensure clean, clear delivery of oxygen to the cells. Plus, keeping plenty of water on hand will make you less likely to snack and keep you full between meals.

Ramp Up Your Exercise - Regardless of what you believe, the only way to lose weight is to put out more than you take in. And that means ramping up an exercise routine. If you’ve been doing the same routine for a few months, you may need to change it up a bit to maximize fat burn. Over time, the body finds out how to compensate for exercise and the same 30 minute routine that helped you lose the first ten pounds will be less effective for the final five. Adding free weights to an aerobic activity or lengthening your workout by even fifteen minutes may be all you need to pass the weight loss plateau.

Use a Hot Tub A Few Times a Week - Yes, you read it right. Sitting and relaxing in the warm, massaging water of a hot tub can actually enhance weight loss. How is it possible? Simple. Heated water in a hot tub (much hotter than a bath) causes internal body temperature to rise as well as an increase in circulation and heart rate. As the body attempts to cool itself, it expends more energy, which increases caloric burn. And the physiological changes that occur are similar to those that take place during light cardiovascular exercise. Besides, relaxing in a hot tub is a proven way to reduce the production of cortisol, which can decrease weight loss. While you won’t lose a dress size overnight, using a hot tub to supplement a weight loss plan is a smart strategy for success.

Losing weight is never easy, but shedding the final five pounds to reach a goal can be extremely difficult. Make sure to keep a bottle of water handy at all times to maximize fat burn, change up a stale exercise routine and consider soaking in a hot tub for some quick, easy and ultra relaxing weight loss bliss.

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To help people understand how hydrotherapy can help improve overall health and well-being, we will provide free hot tub test soaks in our 5 locations during the entire month. We want to encourage local consumers to check out the benefits of a relaxing soak in an energy efficient hot tub for themselves.

Consumers wanting to learn more about hot tubs and how they can help improve overall health and well-being are encouraged to pick up a copy of our free report “7 Critical Questions You Must Ask Before You Buy a Hot Tub.” Just visit the company website for more information http://www.HotSpringGreen.com

About Hot Spring Spas of Minnesota and Iowa

HotSpring Spas of Minnesota and Iowa offer a large selection of new and used hot tubs and saunas for sale and a variety of hot tub, sauna, repairs, parts, and accessories. We are Minnesota's and Iowa’s premier source for Hot Spring Spas and Hot Tubs, Saunatec and Finnleo Saunas, A & B Backyard Accessories, and proudly carry the SilkBalance for Spas water treatment system. To learn more, pick up a copy of our free report “7 Critical Questions You Must Ask Before You Buy a Hot Tub”. Just give us a call at 515-270-8702 or go to

http://www.HotSpringGreen.com

These days, who isn’t looking to save money? With an uncertain economy and the price of just about everything rising, it’s becoming more and more challenging to make ends meet. The small luxuries many of us used to enjoy, like date night, annual vacations, etc. are simply not possible anymore and it’s no fun at all. Luckily, there is a solution for enjoying leisure time without having to break the bank to do it. Here are three ways an in-home hot tub can bring back some of those luxuries at a price you can afford.

Enjoy the Vacation Retreat From the Backyard - Everyone loves a lavish vacation. It’s relaxation at its best, easy-going and low stress. How about experiencing the same type of expensive retreat from the comforts of home? You can with your very own hot tub. Whether it’s an intimate experience for two, an opportunity to spend some quality “me” time or a family outing, the right hot tub is a spa vacation right outside the back door. Personalized massage, customized entertainment systems and more make it super easy to “get-away” without spending a dime. Transform your backyard into a picture perfect vacation by adding scrumptious food on the grill and a theme to complement the mood.

Have a “Date Night” at Home - Date night is an important part of maintaining a happy and healthy relationship, but when the budget is low, it’s nearly impossible to afford even dinner and a movie. How about planning a delicious meal at home followed by a soothing and intimate dip in the hot tub? Planning an evening around the hot tub with a significant other is the perfect way to reconnect and enjoy each other’s company interruption-free. A nice meal, scented candles, soft music and a long, relaxing personalized massage will complete the evening.

Quality Family Time - For families with children, finding time to connect can be difficult - and expensive. Parents looking to engage kids in healthy activities spend money doing just about everything. Having a “family night” where the gang gets together for a dip in the hot tub is an easy way to keep them happy, entertained and most importantly, connected. With no television, cell phones or computers, the hot tub is the ideal environment for inciting conversation, laughter, and good times.

For many of us, leisure time is expensive. From dinners out to vacations away from home, just about everything we do costs money. Luckily, an in-home hot tub is a great way to bring back some of those leisure activities without the price tag. Transform your backyard into a vacation retreat for friends and family, plan a date night at home and reserve some quality family time to reconnect with the ones you love.

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To help people understand how hydrotherapy can help improve overall health and well-being, we will provide free hot tub test soaks in our 5 locations during the entire month. We want to encourage local consumers to check out the benefits of a relaxing soak in an energy efficient hot tub for themselves.

Consumers wanting to find the Hot Spring Spas location nearest them are encouraged to visit the company website for more information. The website address is http://www.HotSpringGreen.com

About Hot Spring Spas of Iowa and Minnesota

HotSpring Spas of Minnesota and Iowa offer a large selection of new and used hot tubs and saunas for sale and a variety of hot tub, sauna, repairs, parts, and accessories. We are Minnesota's and Iowa’s premier source for Hot Spring Spas and Hot Tubs, Saunatec and Finnleo Saunas, A & B Backyard Accessories, and proudly carry the SilkBalance for Spas water treatment system. To learn more, pick up a copy of our free report “7 Critical Questions You Must Ask Before You Buy a Hot Tub”. Just give us a call at 712-792-3376 or go to

http://www.HotSpringGreen.com

Enrichment, both mentally and physically, is something that people are starting to pay more attention to these days. With the nonstop pressures of everyday life, balancing body, mind and spirit is an important part of enhancing health and vitality. Using a hot tub a few times a week is an easy and convenient way to promote health and well-being while staying connected spiritually.

Energize, Enlighten and Empower - Work pressure, stressors and everyday challenges often make it difficult to feel good. Many of us are tired, drained and lack the energy to do the things we enjoy. Whether it’s spending more quality time with family and friends, taking time out for reflection or just getting away from it all, not making time for ourselves can be damaging mentally and physically. Sitting in the warm, soothing water of a hot tub is a practical way to recoup some of that lost energy, leaving us rejuvenated and refreshed. It’s the opportunity to experience renewed focus and clarity - an enlightening and empowering experience from the comforts of home.

Exercise For Health - Physical exercise is the key to youthfulness and vitality. Yet, when movement is difficult or painful, it’s the last thing we want to do. With buoyancy, heat and massage, a hot tub is the ideal environment for light exercise, relaxing muscles and taking the strain off joints. Movement is easy and pain free, providing the increased flexibility and mobility you need to stretch and perform. Sitting in the hot tub increases blood flow, making even light cardiovascular exercise significantly beneficial as cardiovascular conditioning.

Calm, Soothe and Pamper the Soul - Most of us realize when its time to rest and relax our bodies. Physical pain is an obvious sign that it’s time to slow down and take a break. But how about on the inside, does taking a step back to reflect and calm the soul have benefits? Of course, and that’s exactly how using a hot tub regularly can help. Warm soothing water in a stress free environment - the perfect way to pamper your soul, leaving you refreshed, clear and focused. A few times a week for twenty minutes and you’ll feel completely transformed, self-aware, empowered and ready to face life’s challenges.

Health and vitality are critical components of a fulfilled and happy life. With opportunities to enhance our inner self as well as our bodies physically, the hot tub is the perfect solution for balancing body, mind and spirit. Re-energize a tired soul and exercise the body in a stress-free environment, leading to increased clarity and improved health and well-being.

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To help people understand how hydrotherapy can help improve overall health and well-being, we will provide free hot tub test soaks in our 5 locations during the entire month. We want to encourage local consumers to check out the benefits of a relaxing soak in an energy efficient hot tub for themselves.

Consumers wanting to find the Hot Spring Spas location nearest them are encouraged to visit the company website for more information. The website address is http://www.HotSpringGreen.com

About Hot Spring Spas of Iowa and Minnesota

HotSpring Spas of Minnesota and Iowa offer a large selection of new and used hot tubs and saunas for sale and a variety of hot tub, sauna, repairs, parts, and accessories. We are Minnesota's and Iowa’s premier source for Hot Spring Spas and Hot Tubs, Saunatec and Finnleo Saunas, A & B Backyard Accessories, and proudly carry the SilkBalance for Spas water treatment system. To learn more, pick up a copy of our free report “7 Critical Questions You Must Ask Before You Buy a Hot Tub”. Just give us a call at 712-792-3376 or go to

http://www.HotSpringGreen.com

Here we go again, it’s bathing suit season. For many of us, the summer leaves us running for cover as it’s just a matter of time before the kids want to go to the pool and we will have to bare it all in the name of love. Kidding aside, who wants to spend another summer sitting in shame when you can drop those last five pounds and be the belle of the ball? Here are three simple (and fail-proof) ways to tighten that core and drop those five.

Let the Water Flow - Yes, we’ve been hearing for years about the benefits of drinking water, but for weight loss? Absolutely. First, when you fill your belly with water, you’re less likely to snack - and that’s always a good thing. On the other hand, if you’re not a snacker, water can still help. Keeping your body hydrated keeps your body energized, which make it easier to burn calories and shed pounds. Plus, if you drink fluids all day long, and you make the switch to water, you could be saving yourself tons of calories right there without even having to lift a finger. If you can’t stand the taste, squeeze some lemon or invest in a few packets of non- sweetened flavored teas, they’re easy to mix, healthy and taste great.

Move More - Before thinking boring exercise, give this a thought. Every day, when you go about your business, you exercise. Whether it’s getting ready for work, walking to your car, checking the mail, even carrying the baby to the grocery store, you burn calories. If you eat exactly the same as you do now, but find a way to add a few more movements into a daily routine, you will lose weight. It doesn’t have to be a spin class or a formalized workout. Simply take the stairs instead of the elevator. Park in the last row at the grocery store (as long as you’re safe) or pace while you chat on the phone. The point is to move and anyway you move extra - you’ll burn calories.

Sit in a Hot Tub - Hot tubs are fantastic for relaxing, easing sore muscles or unwinding after a long work day. But they are also the perfect environment for enhancing a weight loss program. That little extra push that you need to get rid of that final five can be accomplished simply by spending twenty minutes three times a week in the bubbly, massaging water. Immersing yourself in the heat of a hot tub raises your core body temperature, but it also mimics light cardiovascular exercise which helps burn fat. There’s a reason why folks who have limited mobility or cannot exercise are encouraged to use a hot tub. You will not drop three sizes overnight, but consistent use of a hot tub can substantially improve your efforts and get that final five off for good.

Summer is here and that means it’s time to finally get rid of those five pounds you’ve been cleverly hiding all winter. It doesn’t have to be life altering to be effective - grab a bottled water, take the stairs and remember to make time for relaxing in the hot tub.

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To help people understand how hydrotherapy can help improve overall health and well-being, we will provide free hot tub test soaks in our 5 locations during the entire month. We want to encourage local consumers to check out the benefits of a relaxing soak in an energy efficient hot tub for themselves.

Consumers wanting to find the Hot Spring Spas location nearest them are encouraged to visit the company website for more information. The website address is http://www.HotSpringGreen.com

About Hot Spring Spas of Iowa and Minnesota

HotSpring Spas of Minnesota and Iowa offer a large selection of new and used hot tubs and saunas for sale and a variety of hot tub, sauna, repairs, parts, and accessories. We are Minnesota's and Iowa’s premier source for Hot Spring Spas and Hot Tubs, Saunatec and Finnleo Saunas, A & B Backyard Accessories, and proudly carry the SilkBalance for Spas water treatment system. To learn more, pick up a copy of our free report “7 Critical Questions You Must Ask Before You Buy a Hot Tub”. Just give us a call at 712-792-3376 or go to

http://www.HotSpringGreen.com