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Outdoor wellness, hot tubs, and saunas in the garden are rapidly growing in popularity. They not only add a touch of luxury to your home environment, but also provide proven benefits for health and well-being. Research shows that spending time outdoors, combined with the warmth of saunas and hot tubs, has an immediate positive impact on both physical and mental health.
Relaxation and Stress Relief
The heat from a sauna or hot tub stimulates the release of endorphins, also known as “happiness hormones.” Research from Harvard Medical School shows that regular sauna sessions reduce stress hormones such as cortisol. This results in deeper relaxation and improved sleep quality. After a long day at work, spending time in a sauna or hot tub is the perfect way to unwind and can significantly enhance your quality of life.
Improved Circulation and Muscle Recovery
According to the Mayo Clinic , heat enhances blood flow, allowing muscles to recover more quickly after exercise. This makes outdoor wellness ideal for athletes or anyone suffering from stiff muscles and joints. Increasingly, wellness is seen not only as a form of relaxation, but also as supportive for conditions such as rheumatism, hormonal imbalances, and other health issues.
Strengthening the Immune System
Alternating between heat and cold helps train the body. For example, you can first enjoy the warmth of a sauna and then cool down outdoors, under a cold shower, or in an ice bath. Finnish studies show that people who use the sauna several times a week suffer up to 30% less frequently from colds and flu (source). Perfect for the autumn season!
Better Cardiovascular Health
Long-term and regular sauna use has been extensively studied in Finland, where saunas are a natural part of daily life and most households have one. Research from the University of Eastern Finland concluded that frequent sauna users have a reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases and even a lower chance of developing high blood pressure.
Spending More Time Outdoors, Even in Autumn
Outdoor wellness encourages you to spend more time outside, especially in autumn and winter when people tend to stay indoors. Contact with nature and fresh air reduces stress, boosts concentration, and improves mood. The Dutch RIVM emphasizes that regular outdoor exposure also supports vitamin D production, essential for a strong immune system and healthy bones. Having a hot tub and/or sauna in your backyard naturally gets you outside more often. A sauna with glass walls allows you to stay connected with nature while enjoying your wellness experience.
Social and Emotional Benefits
Wellness isn’t just good for your health—it’s also beneficial for your social life. Relaxing together in a hot tub or sauna creates valuable moments of connection. Research from the American Psychological Association shows that social interaction is one of the key factors for long-term well-being and happiness. Imagine coming home together from work, lighting the wood-fired hot tub, stepping into the warm water, and sharing the events of your day while enjoying the soothing bubbles.
Investing in outdoor wellness is more than a luxury; it’s a choice for a healthier and more relaxed life. Whether you opt for a sauna, a hot tub, or both, you support your body, soothe your mind, and enhance the enjoyment of spending time outdoors..
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Sources & Research
Harvard Medical School: Sauna health benefits: Are saunas healthy or harmful?
University of Eastern Finland: Frequent sauna bathing reduces risk of stroke
JAMA Intern Med / PubMed: Association between sauna bathing and cardiovascular mortality
Harvard Health Blog: Sauna use linked to longer life, fewer fatal heart problems
Mayo Clinic: Warmtetherapie verbetert bloedsomloop en ontspant spieren
Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Review: cardiovascular and immune benefits of sauna
Benefits of Outdoor Wellness
- Relaxation and Stress Relief
- Improved Circulation and Muscle Recovery
- Strengthening the Immune System
- Create Quality Time Without Distractions
- Summer or Winter? Relax All Year Round
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