A recent interview with George Clooney in TIME magazine revealed the following hot tub connection. Clooney told the reporter how “he wakes up every morning at 5:30AM to the hoots of a giant owl and how he climbs into his hot tub so he can hoot back, mesmerized by nature, like Tony Sporano and his ducks. ” Hooting owls? Hooting back? Anything George Clooney does will be the next big thing.
HEAT OR ICE FOR AN INJURY?
September 12, 2008 Leave a Comment
A recent fall while hiking had me search for the answer to this question. Here’s the answer: both, in time!
Cold decreases blood flow, lessens inflamation, and blocks pain by numbing. Heat increases blood flow, increases elasticity of tissue, decreases stiffness, relaxes muscles and promotes healing.
When injuries are new, and there is swelling present, immediate use of ice is the best choice. Ice is effective in reducing bruising, reducing pain and swelling and should be used for the first 48-72 hours or until the swelling has gone away.
What about heat? Heat can reduce muscle spasms, improve joint stiffness and make soft tissue more limber. Moist heat is more effective than dry heat, as it penetrates deeper for muscles, joints and soft tissue. Hot tubs are ideal for this second stage of healing. The constant temperature and jets act to promote the quickest healing.
Take a tip from Willie McGinest-the NFL’s most senior linebacker. After 15 years in the NFL with the Cleveland Browns, McGinest has become a master at surviving training camp. Early in his career, he says, he reached a peak in his training during the offseason and would arrive at camp worn out. He’s learned to pace himself through training.
“The biggest reason he’s lasted 15 years is he’s a tremendous athlete,” says Brown’s Coach Romeo Crennel in an interview in USA Today. Crennel also coached McGinest as the New England defensive coordinator. “But he has seen a little bit of everything. He understands what it takes to play this game, how to prepare, how to manage himself. And he knows his body.”
McGinest’s other keys for surviving camp:
•Recovery: “I’ll get deep tissue massages, soak in the ice tub and the hot tub. And stretch.”
If it works for a top athlete, it’ll work for you! Don’t forget the massages.
THE BEST HOT TUB TOWEL.
September 10, 2008 1 Comment
Have you ever heard of Aquis R towels? They’re not cotton. That’s the first thing that’s different about them. They’re a super absorbent microfiber that enables water to be drawn from the hair and skin more thorougly than other towels. They’re very soft, lightweight and durable. I’ve had mine for years and they only get more soft and absorbent as the years go by. Machine washable? Of course. And, very fast drying. The great thing about using an Aquis towel for after hottubbing? They dry so quickly and absorb a lot of water with only a few swipes across your body. They won’t be hanging around your bathroom in sogginess. For a chilly night, put them in the dryer before the trek to the hot tub. They’ll be warm and toasty when you emerge like venus on the half-shell. The hair size: is 19″ x 39″ and perfect to pack on trips. If you have long hair, they save dryer time and are better for your hair than a long bout with hot, hot air. The bath size is 29″ x 55″ and will stay in place with just a twist. They come in white, linen, pink and, if you’re lucky and can find them in the new blueberry color, snap them up. They won’t show the dirt!
Highly recommended. Go to www.aquis.com for where to buy.
WHAT TO WEAR OUT TO THE HOT TUB…ON YOUR FEET
September 9, 2008 Leave a Comment
Let’s face it. If you’ve had a hot tub for awhile, you know that walking barefoot out to the tub is not a good thing. Sand, dirt, rocks and whatnot stick to your feet, get into the hot tub and there you are with a mess at the bottom. Sure there are terrific little vacuums that will get the grit, but why make more work for yourself? It’s all about bliss and relaxation.
Last month I bought a pair of FitFlops TM that promised to give me a workout while taking a walk. Who doesn’t want that?
Developed by expert biomechanists at the Center for Human Performance at London’s South Bank University, FitFlops load your leg muscles more while you’re wearing them. In clinical testing, wearing FitFlops has shown to significantly increase gluteal muscle response, increase hamstring responce and increase calf muscle resonse. So every step you take in your FitFlops helps tone and trim your legs, improve your muscle tone, improve muscle activity and circulation, improve your balance and posture, and burn calories! I’m not making this up!
I will tell you that they look like two pieces of black styrofoam the size of a shoe box on your feet, but what price beauty? No visible results so far, but who’s to say it can’t happen?
Sure, you could go for a glam look..purple flip flops with fake rhinestones. But why not go for beauty on the trek to the tub? Go to www.thefitflop.com. They ARE comfortable.
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