Sunday, February 9, is National Pizza Day, and in this article, we’re going to look at the history of this very special American “holiday!”
If you love pizza, you join millions of people who would gladly eat it every day! But, do you know the history of it? Read more
Many people are overloaded with work and activities, leading us to be over-stressed and anxious. Yet, a hot tub can help solve these issues, leaving you feeling refreshed and stress free.
If you’re dealing with anxiety, a hot tub can help. In this article, we look at some of the ways.
Soaking in a hot tub is good for you in so many ways. And, it’s the best way to reduce stress without causing you an extra problems. For example, some people smoke, others overeat, and some may spend too much time on Instagram. While these all feel good in the moment, they can cause a host of health problems.
Yet, soaking in a hot tub to relieve stress and anxiety has no negative affects! The warm water raises your body temperature, helping to dilate your blood vessels and increase circulation, while relieving muscle pain with a host of massaging jets. In addition, the buoyancy of the water takes the weight off your joints.
The result? Complete relaxation.
While hot tubs have all the above great affects, they can also help you improve your social connections which in turn releases anxiety.
For example, when you spend time with family and friends in the hot tub, it’s distraction-free. You also reduce the feelings of loneliness that contribute to stress and anxiety levels.
Soaking together allows for intimate conversations that build and strengthen your connections.
The following accessories contribute to your overall sense of well-being:
When you own a hot tub, you have an easy and healthy way right in your own backyard to deal with the anxiety and stress of everyday life.
It’s your safe haven where nothing is stressful. You’ll find that by using a hot tub every day, your overall anxiety is lessened, and you are better equipped to deal with everything life throws your way.
Hot Spring® spas are soothing, comforting, and relaxing. The only thing you have to think about while soaking is just how good it feels. To see the full line of hot tubs, download a brochure.
So, you’re thinking about purchasing a new hot tub. That’s great news!
In this article, we look at the first days of hot tub ownership and break it down for you so it doesn’t seem quite so overwhelming. Read more
“Enjoy the soak and quality time with my spouse. Truly is a relationship builder.” — Hot Tub Owner
Do you feel like you’re constantly telling your kids (young and old alike) to put their phone or tablet down? You aren’t alone if you suffer from digital distractions!
Digital distractions are everywhere, and they often keep us from connecting with favorite people. From smartphones to tablets, texting and social media, it can be hard to really stay in touch with family members.
In this article, we look at how to feel connected to loved ones so you don’t drift apart by saying goodbye digital distractions. Read more
It’s almost holiday season, and we wanted to look at ways to stay happy and health this Thanksgiving.
While you probably will eat more than normal, it is okay to do this for one day! To help you make it through the holiday season, take a look at these tips for helping you stay healthier through the holidays Read more
Once the cold weather begins, you start to hear sneezes and sniffles around every corner. Scratchy throats are the harbingers of the common cold and flu. So how can you stay healthy?
We know no one wants to get sick, so we did our research and put together these five tips for staying healthy during cold and flu season. Read more
It’s time for our EGGfest 2019 recap. See how much money we raised for the Arkansas Food Bank and check out our first, second, and third place winners!
We want to thank all of our cook teams and vendors for making EGGfest 2019 one to remember! And, thank you to our fantastic customers and friends who came out and shared in the good time! You helped us raise $1,200 for the Arkansas Foodbank! Read more
If you like to cook, you know that becomes increasingly difficult over the summer months because just using the stove, let alone, the oven, strains your air conditioner and heats up your house.
In addition, if you like to entertain, you might find your guests pushing the limits of your inside space. The answer for both is the outdoor kitchen.
In this article, we look at why you need an outdoor kitchen and how it can benefit your lifestyle. Read more
If you have problems sleeping, the last thing you probably want to here is that you need more of it. This is something you already know!
What’s more, the harder you chase sleep, the more elusive it becomes. While sleep can’t be forced, there are things you can do to help it happen. For example, one of the best things you can do is reduce or eliminate stress.
Why? Because stress is the thief of sleep. Read more
The Mayo Clinic says, “swimming may be the best workout you aren’t doing.”
In fact, they call the swimming pool “the great equalizer,” where people of all ages and abilities can get in a fun workout.
Did you know that workout can consist of much more than swimming laps? Even if you aren’t a swimming, there’s a pool exercise for you. The folks at the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program recommend using the pool to explore both aerobics and resistance training.
In this article, we look at how the pool is a great place to burn calories in more ways than one.
Swimming is especially easy on the joints. Not only does swimming burn calories, but it’s so low impact anyone can do it. From children to seniors, swimming has something to offer anyone, even those recovering from injuries and suffering from arthritis.
Many of us do multiple exercises. You may run and lift weights, or add core on some days.
With swimming, you’ve got the whole body covered: arms, legs, core, and cardio. You’ll burn calories like no other sport.
And, if you tire of swimming laps, you can add in resistance training and even water aerobics.
Not only do you get a cardiovascular workout, but you get strength training whenever you are moving in the pool. Because the water makes you feel light, you can take care of bones, muscles, and joints while you work out with a resistance workout.
Doctors and physical therapists often recommend swimming as the perfect calorie-burning exercise that is safe to do when recovering from an injury.
It’s often the workout of choice for elite athletes, too.
Just like a hot tub, the water in your swimming pool is therapeutic. It just feels good to be in a pool, so swimming can boost endorphins and make you feel so much better every day.
Since water is nearly 800 times denser than air, you can build muscles faster as you glide through the water. Some experts even believe water workouts are more effective at building muscles than land workouts.
It’s fun to be weightless, and the buoyancy of the water helps anyone with an injury and those with chronic illness. People over 50 appreciate aquatic exercise as it’s easier on the joints.
Mix up your pool workout. Swim some laps, use weights, or just use the water for some deep end jogging. You can even jump out and do some pushups, planks and lunges.
Explore your pool, check YouTube for water workout videos, and you’ll soon find you’re well on your way to burning more calories and having a blast doing it!
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Entire Thanksgiving Dinner on the Big Green Egg
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Rob from Big Green Egg shows you how to cook your entire Thanksgiving meal (turkey and sides) on the Big Green Egg!
