| The evolution of hot tubs may have begun with the | | | | Modern spas have also revolutionized seating |
| Romans who have popularized the use of | | | | positions to achieve maximum comfort. Whereas in |
| bathhouses. It has also been an integral part of | | | | ancient times, bench-like seating arrangements was a |
| ancient civilizations in China and Japan. Many have | | | | norm, modern versions include but not limited to |
| believed the use of hot water for relaxation, | | | | individual chaise, recliners, love seats, and lounges |
| cleansing, and socialization promoted better health | | | | which are available options and most seats are |
| and prosperity. During the ancient civilization, The | | | | designed to keep bathers in place while the jets are |
| Greeks have also recognized the benefits of | | | | running. |
| Hydrotherapy (which also derived from the Greek | | | | Perhaps the most remarkable evolution of the hot |
| word hydor, meaning water, and therapeia, which | | | | tub is the creation of distinct water jets. The wide |
| means healing.) They discovered hot water therapy | | | | variety of jet functions range from multi-purpose to |
| substantially helped with various maladies including | | | | specific target area. Some of the common jets we |
| respiratory complications, back pains, arthritis, and | | | | see today include: Whirlpool Jets - larger, round jets |
| relieving chronic fatigue. In a similar fashion, the | | | | that target specific areas; Swirling Jets - circular |
| Japanese symbol for bathhouses "YU", believed the | | | | water pattern that cover a wider area; Moving |
| powers of water to cure illnesses. | | | | Massage Jets - jets that move back and forth with |
| Although the use of hot water therapy was only | | | | pulsating action; Pillow Jets - designed for bathers to |
| available to the wealthy and elite during the ancient | | | | rest their head combined with massaging actions; Mini |
| times, technological advancements and higher | | | | Jets (Nozzles) - smaller than the standard jets and |
| demands have allowed hot tub usage to become | | | | are often clustered. These jets are positioned |
| more widespread and common to the public. | | | | strategically to reach specific body surfaces and |
| Modern Hot Tubs | | | | areas. In some cases, the jets are readily adjustable |
| Hot Tubs we associate with today may vary from | | | | to suit each individual needs. Moreover, some hot tub |
| country to country depending on the location, | | | | manufacturers have incorporated multiple colored |
| purpose, regulations, tradition, and culture. In the US, | | | | lighting systems and waterfalls for beautification and |
| hot tubs and spas have evolved from indoors to | | | | to enhance bathing experience. |
| outdoors alike, with cutting edge designs from | | | | In addition, modern spas have built-in easy-to-use |
| classical styles to modern versions with traditional | | | | digital control panels for water temperature, water |
| bases. Cut through models designed for smaller areas | | | | flow, and jet pressures which individuals may change |
| made it easier to situate hot tubs just about | | | | at any time to their desired settings. Another |
| anywhere. Spas are constructed with insulated foams | | | | innovative breakthrough of modern hot tubs and |
| and acrylic and methacrylate shells (for most hot | | | | spas is the water filtration system which is also |
| tubs) to form a robust, nevertheless elegant | | | | digitally controlled. Hot water will automatically go |
| appearance and is highly effective for water | | | | through its cleaning phases, and in combination with |
| temperature maintenance. Cast iron and steel sheets | | | | spa chemicals for treatments, healthy water is easily |
| are also used due to its light weight and weather | | | | maintained or prolonged. |
| resistance properties. | | | | |