More customers are citing Health, Wellness and Quality of life as the reasons for investing in a hot tub or swim spa.
It’s interesting to see how buyers’ motivation for buying a hot tub or swim spa changes over time. Years and years ago, a key reason people invested in a hot tub was for entertainment, or “hot tub parties”. That trend ended in the 1980s & 1990s. Then, the motivation evolved into a mix. For some it was family time & relaxation. For others health & wellness, and still for a few it was entertainment.
Hot Tubs are important to health & wellness
What we’re seeing at the Flint Hills Spas stores in Wichita, KS, is a growing number of customers citing Health, Wellness, and Quality of Life as the reasons for investing in a hot tub or swim spa. That’s not to say that family time and relaxation aren’t important – we still hear that a lot. And even occasionally entertainment as well. But a big reason being cited lately is Health & Wellness.
And why not, we have an aging population, and more importantly just much more awareness of how important it is to be in tune to our health. And it’s not just our physical health, but our mental relaxation, the importance of a good night’s rest, and other factors.
How does a hot tub contribute to health and wellness?
- Assisting with recovery from a long day at work, or recovery from exercise or a work out.
- Increasing our longevity – not just adding years to our life, but adding LIFE to our years.
- Starting or ending our day better, especially when it comes to getting a better night’s sleep
And, these factors pertain not just to adults but to our children as well, especially high school kids that are involved in sports. We get quite a few customers who mention their kids’ recovery from sports as one benefit of putting a hot tub in their home.
What should I look for when investing in a hot tub or swim spa?
You can’t just buy any hunk of junk that will (hopefully) hold water and has a few jets in it. It’s important to shop for brands that offer quality construction, therapeutic hydro-massaging jetting and are built to last, like Jacuzzi, Artesian, or the TidalFit line of swim spas.
And of course, shop local with an experienced dealer who can help you evaluate the options and make the right decision. And a dealer who will be there for you with support for years to come.
Visit Flint Hills Spas at one of our 2 stores in Wichita, or shop online at www.FlintHillsSpas.com.
