sauna?

mommycordillia
mommycordillia Posts: 259
in Fitness and Exercise
So I did the dry sauna today at the gym for about 20 mins (killing time before my bro was ready to leave)....what is the benefit or point of the sauna? Is it just to lose water weight through sweating?

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  • carolineire
    carolineire Posts: 65 Member
    Good question...
  • mgalsf12
    mgalsf12 Posts: 350 Member
    I find taking a sauna after a hard workout to be very relaxing. That's why I do it, it just feels good to me. I drink a ton of water while I am in the sauna so that I don't get dehydrated.
  • mommycordillia
    mommycordillia Posts: 259
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  • GiddyupTim
    GiddyupTim Posts: 2,819 Member
    I like a sauna because it just feels good. I suppose it clears out your pores.
  • j75j75
    j75j75 Posts: 854 Member
    Using a sauna cleanses the pores and increases your metabolism and heart rate. Drink plenty of water during and/or after using the sauna or you will dehydrate.
  • torrini
    torrini Posts: 78 Member
    Sauna is for relaxing and washing up. I don't believe it'll help much with weight loss, otherwise there would be no fat Finns... ;)

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