Portsmouth university is exploring the effects of hot water immersion as an alternative to exercise.
The study will investigate whether hot tub use might enhance cardiovascular, cognitive and muscle function
Researchers in Portsmouth are looking for volunteers to study the potential health benefits of hot tubs for older adults. The University of Portsmouth is exploring the effects of hot water immersion as an alternative to traditional exercise. The study will investigate whether hot tub use might enhance cardiovascular, cognitive and muscle function.Participants will be asked to sit in a 40°C hot tub for 60 minutes, three times per week, for six weeks.Researcher Daniel Piccolo said: "Frequent exercise is known to significantly improve health but many people find it difficult to follow exercise routines.
"Growing evidence suggests that passive heating, such as hot water immersion or saunas, can offer similar benefits, thanks to a rapid rise in body temperature."Yellow weather alert issued for thunderstormsPortsmouth boss John Mousinho says dropping goalkeeper Will Norris was a change he "needed to make" before their 1-1 draw with Oxford.
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