sauna vs. steam room??

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mavsfan2009
mavsfan2009 Posts: 261 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
My gym has access to both the sauna and a steam room. I love them both, but I don't know when I should use which, and if I can use them on the same day. I know there are many benefits to both, and it has already contributed to clearer skin, but will one be more beneficial than the other? Any personal experiences?

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  • get_fit2009
    get_fit2009 Posts: 827 Member
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    Sorry, I am useless for this since I hate both. Heat like that makes me want to pass out! Maybe check with a doc (?)...
  • 34at35
    34at35 Posts: 318
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    Being of Finnish descent, I have an a -FIN-ity for sauna! :laugh: (Don't throw rocks now! Its not nice! :noway: )

    Nothin' better than a good sweat, folowed by a jump into a snowbank or cold UP lake! :bigsmile:

    (Except maybe the ride in the ambulance afterwards) :laugh: :laugh:
  • XFitMojoMom
    XFitMojoMom Posts: 3,255 Member
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    I do both, but my preference is the steam room, but the steam room has to be hot enough!
  • firedragon064
    firedragon064 Posts: 1,090 Member
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    Sauna is the best. It warm up the body the nature way. Your body will release the toxic thru your skin. My heart rate went over 120 when I was sweating. If you want to burn more calorie, sauna is the way to go - Do google search on sauna for more info.
    Steam room.. the hot air gets in your skin to heat up your body. This room is good if you don't have a strong heart. My heart rate does not change much. If you have a stuffy nose, the steam in clear the nose nasal.

    Usually I get in the steam room 1st to warm my body up then I stay in the sauna for 1/2 hour.

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