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Sauna

My gym has a sauna and I am thinking of incorporating it a few times a week!

Should I do it before or after a workout?
Share your thoughts! Anyone know any benefits too?
Thanks!

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  • Posts: 733 Member
    I'd say after, i'm no expert on the subject but i use to go to my gyms sauna before they closed it and theres no way i could have trained after a 15 min sauna session lol.
  • Posts: 5,516 Member
    The sauna is basically just for relaxing. You want to do that after working out, IMO. Also make sure to increase your fluid intake, as you'll have lost plenty from the workout, and then more from sweating in the sauna.
  • Posts: 239 Member
    I use it after I work out and find it very relaxing.
  • Posts: 64 Member
    I like sitting in the sauna after a workout. I've found that it helps me be less sore from an intense work out. Only time I sit in the sauna before a work out is in the winter time and I'm really cold. My gym keeps the temps set really cold so the sauna is a good way to get me warmed up and actually wanting to do something.

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