Calories are the enemy of the middle-aged. Your metabolism slows down, your not working out like you used to and it’s hard to maintain your weight much less lose any.
While everyone these days seems to have a fit but trying to get their steps in and burn calories there is a new study that a relaxing bath may burn more calories than a 30 minute walk. This post was recently released from the guys over at Alternative Health Universe:
“A Study Reveals – An Hour-Long Hot Bath Can Burn The Same Amount Of Calories As A 30-Minute Walk!
Coming home after a hard day at work we’re all stressed and tired. After all, we’ve spent a whole day accommodating others, so the first idea on our mind is getting some food, possibly a glass of alcohol and going to bed. Taking a 30-minute walk certainly isn’t the first thing that comes on our minds after getting home later from work. However, exercise is important, and by skipping it day by day, you’re risking of gaining some weight and increasing the risk of several health problems.
Luckily, walking or hitting the gym aren’t the only way of burning calories. In fact, studies have shown that hydrotherapy works just as well. Taking an hour-long bath can burn about 130 calories and help you achieve your fitness goals.
A nice bath isn’t only relaxing – it burns calories as well!
In 2016, one study examined the effects of a warm bath on 14 obese and fit men who either took a 104F bath or did an hour of cycling. Both the cycling and bath forced the body to use energy and the bath group managed to burn almost 80% more calories than when resting. However, the cycling group managed to burn 750% more calories than when resting, which says that exercise is still the best way to get in shape. However, bathing is a good alternative for people who can’t exercise because of stress, muscle pain or some other factor.
The health benefits of hot water baths
As you probably already know, a warm bath can easily soothe your mind and help you relax. It has great benefits for our skin and circulatory system as well and can also relax our muscles. Here are some of the benefits a nice warm bath offers:
Reduces your blood sugar levels
The study we mentioned previously discovered that taking an hour-long bath before a meal can regulate the glucose levels and prevent spikes after the meal. The effects didn’t last during the whole day, but at least they prevented glucose and insulin spikes after eating. This makes baths a surprising factor for the treatment of diabetes and high blood sugar levels.”
So now if you are getting your steps in you can come home take a hot bath and worry less about not burning enough calories. Just try to avoid all those office party snacks and you will ahead of the rest of the pack.
To learn the benefits of a hot shower and how a sauna can help people with heart problems, go on over and read the rest of the post over at alternaivehealthunivers.com
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