Sauna anyone?

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Herrmann22

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Does anyone else use the Sauna on a regular basis after a workout? I think that is the best thing since sliced bread! So relaxing ...and I feel like a million dollars afterwards!

I don't think many people really understand the benefits of a Sauna.

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not really, I go in there about once every 10 workout or so. It does help reduce soreness slightly but some people have nasty B.O.
 
You should try it more often. It does help sometimes for soreness but it's really not about that. Use the hot tub for that! A Sauna is more for sweating out toxins and stress and other nasty things in your body. Just "Google" the benefits and you can read about them. But, it must be done on a regular basis to really work. Once every 10th workout I suppose it better than nothing. It's a start! ;) Don't give up on it. The more you use it the more you will gain a good experience from it. But it takes time.
 
Naa, If I wanted to sweat; I'd hop on a threadmill or ellyptical for an hour. Plus, I wear a gold necklase and being in the sauna actually BURN my neck from the necklase. If I'd have to choose, normally I go for steam room; better for the skin.
 
I love going in the sauna after a good workout. What temp do you have it on and how long do you stay in for? I've been using the sauna for 10 minutes after each workout at 180 degrees. Sometimes I'll wear a hoodie too. It just depends.
 
No - I see enough naked old dudes in the locker room - the Sauna is even worse. I go in the middle of the day though so there are a lot of retired people there when I am. Some of those old dudes have no shame - I have seen some things that have scarred me for life in that locker room.
 
Herrmann22 said:
Does anyone else use the Sauna on a regular basis after a workout? I think that is the best thing since sliced bread! So relaxing ...and I feel like a million dollars afterwards!

I don't think many people really understand the benefits of a Sauna.

:SaiyanSmilie_anim:
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No can't say I have, but we have been researching them because we are planning to get one for our gym. We have a small outdoor space that has foundation and 3 walls and just needs to be enclosed, then we'll have a small room with space enough for a nice size sauna room. :cool:
 
strubes said:
I love going in the sauna after a good workout. What temp do you have it on and how long do you stay in for? I've been using the sauna for 10 minutes after each workout at 180 degrees. Sometimes I'll wear a hoodie too. It just depends.
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The one at my gym is usually about 160 degrees. I often stay in for around 30 minutes but I've worked up to that which is important. Listen to your body and you'll know how long is too much. We are all different.

I don't wear anything but swim trunks. I like to leave my skin open to the air to sweat. At least this is what I like.
 
Spot Me? said:
No - I see enough naked old dudes in the locker room - the Sauna is even worse. I go in the middle of the day though so there are a lot of retired people there when I am. Some of those old dudes have no shame - I have seen some things that have scarred me for life in that locker room.
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Yes, it all depends on the gym. At mine I'm fortunate enough that everyone keeps their clothes on. ;)
 
NoLoveLost said:
No can't say I have, but we have been researching them because we are planning to get one for our gym. We have a small outdoor space that has foundation and 3 walls and just needs to be enclosed, then we'll have a small room with space enough for a nice size sauna room. :cool:
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Well I'm sure once you do the research you'll understand the benefits and more and more people are wanting them in their gym. Glad to hear that!
 
Herrmann22 said:
Well I'm sure once you do the research you'll understand the benefits and more and more people are wanting them in their gym. Glad to hear that!
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Oh, I look forward to getting it! I KNOW there have been times I would have really benefitted from having it. We played with the idea of a jacuzzi, or a hot tub but one day it dawned on me I would like the Sauna, and sold my hubby on it :cool3:

I can imagine how nice it must be for you after a hard workout....I'm jealous!

lol :D
 
You can catch a lot of nasty things, especially women...from hot tubs! I never go into those. Hard to catch anything from a Sauna though! ;)
 
Good topic...hopefully someone can add some solid research & info.

I've been dabbling with the steamroom after my workout. I take a couple spin-classes, run on the treadmill and finish-off with a mile in the pool. The chlorine odor permeates the skin, so I thought to try sweating it out in the steam room (or sauna).

Results & observations:

When in the steamroom, my HR is at about 125-130 and I don't quite understand why. After I'm done with my swimming (ending 3.5 hours of cardio) my HR will drop to about 95-100 (it lingers high on account of the prolonged cardio intensity)....but enter the steamroom or sauna, and up it goes to 125-130: why????

Also, in a book I read that 15 minutes in the steam room burns as many calories as running a mile: here again I don't quite follow why? We burn calories when we run because we are exerting ourselves and using energy to fuel our movement...so why would sitting motionless in a steamroom give rise to burning calories as such? We sweat in an effort to cool ourselves, but beyond that I'm under the impression we're just losing water, some toxins, relaxing the muscles, etc.

Btw...hot-tubs, if properly chlorinated, should be quite safe....about the only thing that and survive about 3 days in chlorinated water is crypto, which would just give you loose bowels if you somehow get that water in your mouth. As for a sauna or steamroom: tell me how warm & moist air isn't a welcome haven for bacteria/viruses and what-not?
 
I don't see why you'd burn more calories in the heat of a sauna.. if anything, I'd think you'd burn less since your body doesn't have to keep up its own heat.
 
BikeSwimLaugh said:
Good topic...hopefully someone can add some solid research & info.
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"Google" things like:

Benefits of a Sauna

...and read until your hearts content. ;) Tons of information out there to answer your questions in great detail if you just do some searching. I'm no expert so I'm not going to try but I've read into it myself and really like what I read. I feel the results too! It's not just hype.
 
I don't think going in the sauna will burn off calories. Just sweat out a lot of water weight...
 
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