Dec 21, 2012 | A. Parra
Try the 10-Minute Hot Tub Balancing Act
Although I’m one of those who enjoys holiday shopping, family gatherings and all the traditions, I find myself waking up too early in the morning, worried about getting it all done. By afternoon I feel tired and wired at the same time. We’ve found that 10 minutes a day in the hot tub can do an amazing job of balancing body, mind and spirit. Here’s how:
Stretch out in your Sundance® spa. Hot tub hydrotherapy is equivalent to the warm-up phase of a workout. Heat prepares tight muscles for stretching and loosens stiff joints. Stretching helps prevent muscle tightness, pain and even injury. It relaxes you, too.
Use hydrotherapy to help you sleep. Studies show that hot-water immersion and hydro massage make it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep at night. Hot tub hydrotherapy works to improve circulation and reduce blood pressure. Both of these work to fight the body’s stress triggers, which can keep you up at night.
Stimulate the body’s endorphins. Hot tub hydrotherapy promotes the production of a natural substance, endorphins, that make you feel better. Endorphins are responsible for the calm, almost euphoric sensation runners experience after a long distance run. They say the glowing feeling of being of love is caused by endorphins. We could all use an endorphin rush during the holidays, right? If the idea of taking a few minutes out of your day to relax in your Sundance spa seems impossible during December, think of the healthy benefits you’ll receive. And don’t forget how good you’ll feel during your hot tub time.
We are pleased to announce our receipt of two 2013 Awards for Design Excellence (ADEX) for the Aspen and Peyton hot tub! “We are thrilled to receive these two honors from such a well-known design awards program,” said Larry Ovalle,Senior Product Manager of Sundance Spas. “As a company, our goal is to produce innovative products using the latest technology. These prestigious awards are a direct result of our hard work and focus on being a leader in the hot tub industry.” Peyton, a 6-person spa with 35 hydrotherapy jets, received the Gold ADEX Award, while the Aspen, an 8-person spa with 66 hydrotherapy jets, received the Platinum ADEX Award. Both awards are an acknowledgment of the brand’s inn ovation and design excellence. Hosted by Design Journal, an international trade journal for interior designers, ADEX is the largest and most prestigious awards program for product and project design in the A&D industry. Each submission was judged by an anonymous panel of professionals representing a cross section of the design industry. Learn more about our winning spas: sundancespas.com/680series/peyton/ sundancespas.com/880series/aspen/ 
Sundance Spas is now proud to offer eight hot tub shell colors. Choose from a wide range of hot tub color combinations to suit your style. The newest color to be added, Monaco, compliments all three cabinet colors and coordinates with just about any decorative surroundings. Featuring extreme variation, Monaco offers a visually appealing marble effect of gray, cinnamon and alabaster tones. This perfect combination of style and delicacy integrates well with any type of housing exterior colors. *Available on all hot tubs except Maxxus, Aspen, Capri, Dover, Denali and Tacoma 
Soak in the morning to warm up the body before the day begins and slip into the spa before bed to facilitate a a solid night's sleep. 
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What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving? It’s long been known that expressing gratitude is good for your peace of mind and emotional wellbeing. A heartfelt “thank you” makes the receiver feel good, too. This year, new scientific studies show that people report associating gratitude with feeling more healthy and happy. According to researchers working together at the University of California, Davis, and the University of Miami, studies have also shown that gratitude can account for “greater alertness, enthusiasm and goal-attainment.” People with neuromuscular diseases who participated in gratitude exercises reported feeling more energetic and sleeping longer and better. The researchers called gratitude the “forgotten factor” in happiness research. The Mayo Clinic also says that positive thoughts and activities promote good feelings that lead to thankfulness – an attitude that becomes a habit. Eventually, people make better life choices and find their relationships are better. Gratitude seems to feed on itself in a good way! At Sundance Spas, we’re believers in anything positive that encourages wellbeing, more energy and enthusiasm, and better sleep. Research shows that hot tub hydrotherapy can promote these beneficial effects, as well. This Thanksgiving, let’s be grateful for learning how positive changes in our everyday routines – like being grateful – can enrich our lives. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! 
The pre-holiday season is traditionally a time when shoppers are looking for backyard spas they can have installed in time for the upcoming festivities. Well, now’s your chance. Our local dealers are offering you a choice of special 0.0% financing for 36 or a new Apple® iPad on select models, now through December 1, 2012. Cold weather is on the horizon, if it hasn’t already arrived where you live. This is THE season for the magic of a Sundance warm-water massage. Also the season when we most need stress relief, relaxation, and a break from everyday aches and pains! Your new Sundance spa can also provide instant entertainment for holiday guests – ask them to bring swimsuits beforehand and you’re set. Your new Sundance will be an instant icebreaker that encourages conversation and warm, fuzzy holiday feelings. To take advantage of the Winter Savings Event, you can complete an online application and qualify for financing now. That way you will know how much you can borrow when you visit your Sundance dealer showroom. 0.0% special financing for 36 months is just too good to pass up! A new iPad would make a nice gift, too. Your choice! Note that restrictions apply. The Winter Savings Event offer is valid at participating dealers in U.S. and Canada. See your local 
Fall is a favorite time of year to be outdoors as well as a good season for planting. Plants no longer have to endure the heat and dry weather of summer, and the planters around your spa don’t require as much work as a yard or garden. Just be sure your hot tub planters drain well before your add soil. To create a welcome splash of color and drama in the spring, plant bulbs this fall. There can be a variety of bulbs in one container that will produce blooms at different times, all season long. You can also stagger bulbs in layers for a spring planter “arrangement” of flowers growing at differing heights. For instant color, try these favorites in your hot tub planters: • Coleus – So easy to grow, the purple-to-rust leaves of the coleus reflect the best of fall color and complement the natural shades of your Sundance® planters. • Pyracantha – Their lovely red, orange or yellow berries will last a long time. You can also train pyracantha to grow on trellises near your spa (watch out for the thorns). • Evergreens – Boxwood, juniper, wintergreen, and holly bring a welcome touch of green to your hot tub scene year round. These slow-growing shrubs are perfect for containers. They tolerate cold and snow, and can grow to dramatic heights. Or use multiple planters to create a “wall” of greenery for your hot tub. With these brisk days and chilly nights, you’ll be drawn to the warmth of your hot tub. Make your hot tub setting even more beautiful with seasonal color, and your Sundance will also be visually inviting, all winter long. Submit your Sundance hot tub photos to spa-blog@sundancespas.com 
