Sauna...friend or foe?

Maximus0005

Just was hoping to get some thoughts on if people think (or know would be helpful) the sauna after a workout helps lose weight in the long run or if it is just a short term weight loss that will be put right back on during your next meal.

joejccva71

Sauna is good for releasing water retention and the excess sodium from your body. Do a 15 minute session in the sauna, and take a water jug with you.

wickedcricket

for me, I believe cooling my muscles slowly helps prevent pain & cramping. I'd sauna after a workout if I could. As it is, I take a HOT shower & finish cool. I get massages too. Many folks don't realize how tense & kinked their muscles are until a massuese gets ahold of you

syiyi

bump!

leomom72

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jogdog

If you want to recover faster, I was always taught/told to do like a cold bath first for a few minutes and then get into a sauna or hot tub after. I find if I do heat after a workout, I either get sore from a workout I shouldn't have gotten sore from or I am more sore than usual. The cold bath kind of sucks, but it does help.

Maximus0005

for me, I believe cooling my muscles slowly helps prevent pain & cramping. I'd sauna after a workout if I could. As it is, I take a HOT shower & finish cool. I get massages too. Many folks don't realize how tense & kinked their muscles are until a massuese gets ahold of you

Yeah I plan on trying a massage soon. Unfortunately I dont think I can make it a habit because they are a bit pricey