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benefit of saunas?

amysmartin
amysmartin Posts: 84 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Do any of you use saunas before or after workouts? What is their benefit?

I've used them on spa days but never in conjunction with a workout. My fitness center has one and there are always people using it. Just curious... thanks!

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  • fosterks
    fosterks Posts: 93 Member
    I don't know if it is beneficial, but I use the sauna after most workouts. It relaxes everything, and stops you rushing about having a shower then rushing out the door, just makes you stop. Also I find it makes my skin feel so nice, and I use it as motivation during a workot - 'If I work hard then I deserve the sauna!'
  • AsaThorsWoman
    AsaThorsWoman Posts: 2,303 Member
    Flushes toxins out of your organs.
  • AsaThorsWoman
    AsaThorsWoman Posts: 2,303 Member
    It's like a shower for your insides before the shower on the outside :D
  • iTim__
    iTim__ Posts: 6,823 Member
    After my cardio and weight resistance, I like to alternate between the steam room, sauna, and hot tub with swimming a lap or two. The hot cold mix reminds me I'm alive. (If you're thinking ewww sweaty water, no worries, i shower off between steam/sauna and swimming).

    I've often wondered the same thing though... are there benefits to the sauna or steam room that I should know about in conjunction with my workout?

    Heart health tip: If you've high blood pressure, you've got to be careful about using any of these. Talk with your Dr. (There, that should make my lawyers happy.)
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