Over the past few years, our homes have shown us their full potential. They have become our makeshift gyms, parks, cinemas, restaurants and beauty salons. Now that the pandemic is behind us, we have the time and resources to create spaces that work better for us, for the long term.
A private gym and spa area at home is something that you may be considering. Beside providing you a comfortable, relaxing place to look after your body and mind, having a private wellness retreat right at home can yield many benefits – from increasing your home’s value to looking after your well-being.
If you have been in two minds between investing in a home gym/spa, or renewing your membership to your local wellness centre, take a look at the benefits below.
A Private Way To Enjoy Relaxation
Investing in a home gym and spa is a great way to keep up with your fitness goals and enjoy hours of relaxation in peace and quiet, without any distractions. It can be curated completely to your needs and become your personal sanctuary.
Might Boost Mood and Promote Happiness
We all live stressful, hectic lives, and time spent indoors staring at a screen doesn’t always help our mental well-being. However, regular spa sessions and physical exercise can do wonders for your mood, morale and happiness.
Firstly, having a spa at home means that you can indulge in an hour or two of complete relaxation any time you want. While you might have to plan ahead for a trip to a wellness centre, a home spa is perfectly accessible and adaptable to any lifestyle, no matter how much time you have on your hands.
Aside from taking some time during the day to relax, it is also important to consider the benefits of physical exercise. Indeed, moving your body and increasing heart rate aids the production of endorphins – the happiness hormone. Endorphin and serotonin act as mood stabilisers; they can reduce cortisol levels and reduce pain and inflammation. With the regular use of a home gym or spa, you can enjoy fewer mood swings and morale drops.
Protects Heart Health and Improves Blood Circulation
Decreased heart health and poorer circulation have been seen to be related to several factors, including our diet, stress levels, and lifestyle. However, regular exercise and spa days can be extremely beneficial in improving circulation, reducing stiffness and relaxing tissues.
If you have been dealing with issues such as bruises, inflammation, swollen areas, or arthritis, a home gym or spa can help you reduce pain and regain mobility.
Relieves Stress and Improves Sleep
If there is a reason why we all love spending time at the spa, it’s the stress-reducing powers. A spa day is a perfect occasion to forget about those work emails and relax in a healthy and beneficial environment. One of the benefits of a spa day is that it can also reduce the physiological effects of stress, including a stiff neck, headaches and tight shoulders.
In turn, reducing stress can help your body’s circadian rhythm return to normal, which can grant you a better night’s sleep. Improving your sleep quality and feeling of restfulness can allow you to have more energy during the day. This will ultimately improve your mood and reduce side effects such as irritability, difficulty concentrating and increased stress.
Slows Down Ageing and Promotes a Healthy Skin
We all try to look more youthful with makeup, home remedies, creams and lotions, or even surgery. However, our body already has strong rejuvenating powers – when put in the right conditions.
Firstly, having a gym at home allows you to keep up with your regular exercise goals. In turn, moving your body causes an increased antioxidant activity throughout the body. Antioxidants are powerful elements that fight free radicals and repair the damage that oxidative stress might have caused to your cells. In turn, this can help your skin look more youthful, tighter, and glowing – naturally.
Alongside exercising, spending time in a spa can help you look after your skin in the long term. Indeed, oxygen absorption can help your skin get rid of dead cells and create new ones. In this case, setting up your inflatable spa in your outdoor area can do wonders for your skin.
Can Help Get Rid of Toxins and Maintain a Healthy Weight
Having a gym and spa area at home prevents you from losing motivation and giving up on your fitness goals. Instead, you can enjoy a gym and spa session every day, right at your fingertips. Burning calories, increasing your heart rate, and sweating can also help your body detoxify, improve the digestion process and bless you with a great night’s sleep.
Can Increase Your Home Value
The demand for gym and spa facilities at home has been skyrocketing. Whether you are installing a spa room, yoga studio, or fully functioning gym in your home, it can easily increase your home’s value – as well as giving you a great place to relax and exercise. Since each home is different, make sure to consult with XUL to find the right solution for you and your family.
