Burns Calories
While some people don’t believe that hot tubs can induce calorie burn, several studies have shown that soaking in a hot tub burns enough calories. For those asking how it happens when a person soaking in the tub doesn’t do much, the reason is the temperature. The heat coursing through the water is one of the key elements in the calorie-burn process.
When a person immerses in the hot tub, the body responds by raising the temperature to equal that of the ambient water temperature. Sometimes, this rise in temperature equals the increase in body temperature when someone exercises. This leads to the body working harder to maintain the internal temperature leading to a higher metabolism rate because the body responds to the stimuli. The body begins to produce heat shock proteins which directly accelerate the body’s ability to burn fats. While the ability to burn fats in the hot tub can also be affected by various external factors, it does bear evidence that it could be feasible to lose weight with regular hot tub visits. Research says that one hour in the hot tub burns the same calories as a brisk half-hour walk.
