Caldera Spas® Make It Easy to Find Stress Relief,
One Hot Tub Seat at a Time

Adjustable, Muscle-Specific Jets are Perfectly Positioned to
Deliver Great Massage Right Where Body Stores Its Stress

VISTA, Calif., September 25, 2007 — When a personal trainer designs a specific series of exercises, called circuit training, it leads to a more balanced workout for each of the body's major muscle groups.

Find Stress Relief, One Hot Tub Seat at a Time
Adjustable, muscle-specific jets on select Caldera spas
are perfectly positioned to deliver great massage
right where the body stores its stress.

But when those muscle groups become tired and sore from the pressures of modern living, another type of circuit can help. It's called Hot Tub Circuit Therapy® and it's only available from Caldera Spas.

"In the seats of select Caldera spas, various types of hydrotherapy jets are positioned in anatomical configurations that target specific muscle groups to assist with stress relief," says Karen Lynam of Caldera Spas.

"So as you move from seat to seat, all of your body's major muscle groups receive a completely satisfying massage."

Learn more about how Caldera hot tubs provide stress relief.

A natural therapy used by hospitals, physical therapists and health resorts around the world, spending time in a hot tub is a popular stress relief technique. Soaking eases away stressors of the day, plus aches and pains that stem from an active lifestyle. Beyond stress relief, hot tubs provide an avenue for connecting with family and friends.

Hydrotherapy is aquatic therapy with three basic factors: heat, buoyancy and massage. Immersion in hot water raises body temperature, which results in increased circulation. Buoyancy in the water reduces pressure on the joints and muscles, and creates a sense of relaxation. The massaging spa action of combined water and air jets provides stress relief by relaxing tight muscles and stimulates the release of endorphins, the body's natural painkillers.

"Spa therapy has short- and long-term health benefits," Lynam says. "Whether you have a highly athletic activity level or a less physical level of activity, the rewards of a good soak in the tub are more than just stress relief. Anyone who owns one will tell you they just feel better since they began using their spa."

In Caldera hot tubs that feature Hot Tub Circuit Therapy, adjustable valve controls let users target these specific areas that store stress:

  • Neck, shoulders and middle back
  • Full back
  • Above water neck massage
  • Lower back
  • Feet and legs

"For a custom massage, the valve controls also can be used with air controls to fine-tune the exact amount of water pressure you want from the jets, Lynam says. "You'll receive just the right hydromassage in just the right places. It's a very thorough and agreeable stress relief technique."

Hot tubs have also been shown to help alleviate the pain and swelling associated with arthritis. The heat and buoyancy make it a safe, ideal environment for relieving arthritis symptoms while improving the range of motion. Gentle to joints and muscles, the water supports the weight and lessens stress on them to encourage free movement and provide stress relief.

Hot Tub sponsor for the American Institution of Strees"Besides all the great health benefits, a hot tub enhances your life. It provides a place to relax and reduce stress," Lynam says. "Everyone benefits from that."

Caldera Spas is the Official Hot Tub Sponsor of the American Institute of Stress, a non-profit organization committed to educating the public on the negative physical and emotional aspects of stress and its implications on the quality of life.

About Caldera Spas
Caldera hot tubs are widely distributed throughout the United States, Canada and abroad. Established in 1976, Caldera Spas — one of the world's most trusted hot tub brands — was acquired by Watkins Manufacturing Corp. in 1999. Watkins is a division of Masco Corp. (MAS-NYSE), a Fortune 500 firm whose quality products include Delta® faucets, KraftMaid® cabinets and Behr® paints. More information and Caldera spa dealer locations are available online at www.calderaspas.com, or by phoning 800-840-3429.