Benefits Of Owning A Cal Spa - Cal Spas Pneumatic Series Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual

Benefits of Owning a Cal Spa

BENEFITS OF OWNING A CAL SPA
Warm Water Workouts
Almost any exercise that can be done on land, including walking or jogging, can be also done in water. If you
have arthritis and you're exercising in a spa or hot tub, however, you'll probably focus on range-of-motion
exercises that work the toe, ankle, knee, leg, hip, hand, wrist and shoulder. The size and shape of the hot tub, of
course, will determine the specific types of exercises you can do in it. Cal Spas would like to share some tips on
the benefits of warm water therapy.
Forward Arm Reach
With both arms, reach straight in front of you. Raise your hands overhead as high as possible, keeping your
elbows as straight as you can. If one arm is very weak, use your other arm to help raise it.
Elbow Bend
Start with your elbows as straight as possible, fingers pointing down. Bend your elbows and try to touch your
thumbs to your shoulders. Keep your elbows close to your body. You do not have to touch your shoulders. Then
relax your elbows and straighten your arms down at your sides.
Wrist Bend
Bend both of your wrists upward and then downward. You can also exercise one wrist at a time by placing your
free hand, thumb out, under the exercising wrist. Hands and fingers should be relaxed.
Finger Curl
Curl your fingers into your palm to make a loose fist then straighten them out.
Ankle Circles
While seated, make large inward circles with your left foot, moving it from the ankle. Repeat circles in the
opposite direction. Then repeat the exercise with your right foot.
Spread Eagle
While sitting on the edge of a bath seat, straighten one knee. While holding it straight, slowly move it out to the
side. Hold it out for three seconds, then bring it back to the center and relax. Repeat these instructions with your
other leg.
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