Bath Benefits
Bathing at (>90∘F / 32∘C) induces vasodialation leading to muscle relaxation, healing, and aids long term recovery.
Your skin releases endorphins in response to the soothing warm water the same way that endorphins are released when you feel the sun on your skin. Blood flow increases to the skin when in hot water.
A growing body of research shows that passive heating, such as spending time in a hot bath, can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (heart disease). Regular hot bathing leads to lower blood pressure.
Stress causes the muscles of the body to contract, a hot bath can relieve those symptoms and keep the muscles loose.
