As autumn draws near and temperatures begin to fall it can be tempting to stay inside more and not make the most of your outside space.

When you have a hot tub, however, this is not the case and there are many reasons why Autumn is the perfect time to make the most of your home spa.

Here are 5 of the biggest benefits of using hot tubs Scotland during the Autumn.

1. Get Outside

Being outside in the fresh air has a huge variety of health and welfare benefits and a hot tub is a great way to do this whilst remaining comfortable and warm.

As temperatures drop in the Autumn in Scotland there tends to be a mass movement of people inside and gardens and patios often lie neglected and unused until spring comes around once more.

With a hot tub in your garden however, you will be able to enjoy all the benefits of being outside more frequently all year long.

Spending more time in the great outdoors in this manner is a fantastic way to destress and reduce the overstimulation that many of us experience in our busy everyday lives.

2. Feel the full benefits of your hot tub

A hot tub is great for relaxing on a warm summer’s evening, but it is when the temperature has started to drop that you will begin to truly feel the full benefits.

There is little more satisfying than having a soak in the lovely warm water of your tub when the air around is chilly.

The contrast between the cold air on your face and the warmth of the water engulfing your body is a wonderful sensation, and one you will only get if you continue to use your tub into the Autumn months.

The feeling of the powerful massage jets alongside the hot water submersion really is bliss and by using your tub in the winter you will be able to enjoy this feeling all year-long.

3. Be more Social

During the summer barbeques and garden parties are all the rage but as you and your friends retreat inside you may find your social calendar is beginning to look a bit empty.

A hot tub party will certainly breathe life into your Autumn social life with the idea of taking a soak attractive to friends and family no matter what time of year it is.

Having a hot tub will turn your home into the place to be this autumn helping you keep in touch with those closest to you and providing a welcome relief from the monotony of indoor entertaining.

4. Enjoy Health benefits

Hot tubs have been proven to have a range of fantastic health benefits and by using your tub in the Autumn you can continue to enjoy the relief that taking a soak can bring.

Hydrotherapy has been used by humans for many years to relieve joint pain, tackle the symptoms of arthritis, and ease aching muscles and a hot tub offers all these benefits and more.

Just some of the possible health benefits of regularly soaking yourself in your hot tub during the Autumn include:

• Muscle Relaxation – The hot water and massage nozzles of your hot tub can help to relax tight and aching muscles making a dip the perfect post-workout recovery.
• Stress Relief – The benefits of a hot tub are both physical and mental, and there is no better way to relax and destress after a long day than taking a dip.
• Better Sleep – Research suggests that the relaxing effect of a soak in a hot tub may facilitate better sleep, leaving you feeling refreshed and ready to go the next morning.
• Reduce Blood Pressure – Soaking in a hot tub can help to raise your heart rate and reduce blood pressure, reducing the risk of cardiovascular problems. This can be extremely useful if you have limited mobility and are unable to exercise as often as you would wish.

5. Do some stargazing

There is nothing quite like lying back in your hot tub at night and contemplating the night sky above you.

Whether you are a keen stargazer or simply enjoy the view, this practice is a great way to practice mindfulness or even pick up a new hobby!

Overall, Autumn is a fantastic time to be a hot tub owner, with a wide range of fantastic benefits to keeping your tub operational when temperatures drop.

If you own a hot tub already and have been considering shutting it down once summer ends you can relax in the knowledge this isn’t necessary, and if you are thinking about purchasing a home spa for the first time you can do so confident that you will be able to get maximum use out of it all year long.