WATERS BATHS OF ASHBOURNE’S APPROACH TO POSITIVITY THROUGH PASSIVITY

“Many cultures swear by the benefits of a hot bath, but only recently has science begun to understand how passive heating [as opposed to working up a sweat in the gym] improves health.”
Dr Steve Faulkner, Loughborough University

As a keen advocate of slow-bathing – channeling positivity through passivity - Waters Baths of Ashbourne’s recent social media campaign invites bathers to turn their bath at home into a home-spa experience with added perks.

above: Ebb shower bath 1660 x 800 x 580mm £1695 photo credit: @grizzle_abode

In a study conducted by Loughborough University that pitted passive heating against more traditional forms of exercise to gently lower blood pressure and blood sugar levels and increase body temperature, a more passive approach proved beneficial: An hour long soak in a warm bath burning on average 130 calories; the equivalent of doing 40 sit-ups or walking for half an hour.

Eager to find a way to unite science with their sensibility, Waters Baths of Ashbourne teamed the know-how of Dr Barbara Kubicka of The Bath Project with the can-do of DIY/Home Influencer Jessica Grizzle, to create a simple Home-Spa recipe harnessing the health and holistic advantages that taking a bath can have on mind, body and spirit; transforming routine into a well-being ritual.

NOTES TO EDITOR
Founded in 2014, Waters Baths of Ashbourne is a fast-growing bathroom brand with an established offering. From their base in the heart of the inspiring Peak District, the brand delivers exquisite, contemporary baths and basins suitable for every home and every budget.