Spa and sauna
Our sauna and spa area is conveniently located next to the main pool.
Visitors can wind down in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere after their swim or gym work out or just because you have had a difficult long day.
Benefits of hydrotherapy spa
A hydrotherapy spa can relieve:
- sleeplessness or insomnia
- tension and stress
- poor circulation and stiffness
- aches and pains, and
- fatigue.
Benefits of the sauna
- A 10 - 20 minute sauna session increases your heart rate by 50 - 70%. This provides the same metabolic result as physical exercise or a brisk walk.
- Blood vessels become more flexible and there is increased circulation to the arms and legs.
- During a sauna, blood flow to the skin increases bringing nutrients to the outside layers of the skin resulting in glowing healthy skin.
- Saunas create sweat to provide cleansing of the skin and swet glands. Skin is the largest organ in the body. 30% of body wastes are passed through the skin by opening pores and flushing impurities from the body.
- When taking a sauna, skin temperature rises to 40 degrees celsius and internal body temperature rises to about 38 degrees celsius. Exposure to the heat creates an artificial fever state which is the body's natural healing process. Fever stimulates the immune system resulting in increased production of disease fighting white blood cells and antibodies.
- Many regular sauna users claim that a "good sweat" at the onset helps relieve and ward off the most severe symptoms of cold or flu.
- Relief from the pain and stiffness of arthritis.
- Steam is an excellent treatment for respiratory problems, such as chest congestion, bronchitis, laryngitis and sinusitus.
- Revives tired and strained muscles after physical activity.
Who can use the sauna and spa
- You must be 16 years old and over to use spa and sauna.
- Pregnant women are advised not to use the spa or sauna.
- People with high blood pressure or heart problems should not remain in the spa for long periods.
- Please do not use spa if you are on certain medication.
The spa is a heated water environment and if you are concerned that it may adversely affect you, it is your responsibility to seek medical advice.