Benefits of jacuzzi, steam room and sauna while at the gym?

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corofinlass
corofinlass Posts: 43 Member
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Just wondering what are the health benefits of jac, steam room and sauna?
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  • missiontofitness
    missiontofitness Posts: 4,074 Member
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    Well, I would assume one would be that they're relaxing and indirectly reduce stress.
    Now I want to go in a Jacuzzi. :(
  • Cc215
    Cc215 Posts: 228 Member
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    The sauna reminds you of hot summer days, the jacuzzi is heaven on earth, the steam room clears you out nicely if you're getting a cold.
  • corofinlass
    corofinlass Posts: 43 Member
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    Thanks for the answers guys. I agree with what you are saying.
    I wonder if there are additional health gains after a work out; are any of them particularly good after a cardio session? Any prolong calorie burn etc
  • missiontofitness
    missiontofitness Posts: 4,074 Member
    edited October 2014
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    corofinlass wrote: »
    Thanks for the answers guys. I agree with what you are saying.
    I wonder if there are additional health gains after a work out; are any of them particularly good after a cardio session? Any prolong calorie burn etc

    Nope. But it sure is good for sore muscles! The only thing it would assist with (especially the sauna) is water weight, since you're sweating. But that comes back pretty quickly.
  • Old_Man_McGucket
    Old_Man_McGucket Posts: 310 Member
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    Hyperthermic Conditioning for Hypertrophy, Endurance, and Neurogenesis

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHOlM-wlNjM
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,951 Member
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    Old_Man_McGucket wrote: »
    Hyperthermic Conditioning for Hypertrophy, Endurance, and Neurogenesis
    Has PhD, neglects to cite any relevant research.

    Anyone can get a PhD from a school in the midwest, it doesn't mean they know what they're talking about.
  • yopeeps025
    yopeeps025 Posts: 8,680 Member
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    dbmata wrote: »
    corofinlass wrote: »
    Just wondering what are the health benefits of jac, steam room and sauna?

    It gets people out of my way so I can lift or swim with less traffic.

    I used a sauna to cool down from training. I would really like to try a hiit workout in a sauna.
  • Wronkletoad
    Wronkletoad Posts: 368 Member
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    breeding ground for all sorts of nasties?
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,951 Member
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    Wronkletoad wrote: »
    breeding ground for all sorts of nasties?

    Didn't realize the xxx went down there.
  • Wronkletoad
    Wronkletoad Posts: 368 Member
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    xxx = flu?

    haha. fat and gross is contagious and transfers via heat.
  • sillygoosie
    sillygoosie Posts: 1,109 Member
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    I have a steam shower at home. I don't know what the actual benefits are, but it feels damn good after a bike ride. Especially a winter ride.
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,951 Member
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    So ladies, if the butt is round,
    And you want a triple X throw down,
    Dial 1-900-MIXALOT
  • lisajuliette
    lisajuliette Posts: 123 Member
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    I have a jacuzzi at home. Mom had cervical cancer and after the doctors messed up and radiated her archeries instead of the cancer they narrowed reducing blood flow to her legs and her muscles started dying. The jacuzzi really helped with the pain in her legs so maybe it could benefit if you're feeling sore from working out?
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,150 Member
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    I love the steam room at my gym-chills me out after my workout.
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,951 Member
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    lisajuliette wrote: »
    ... radiated her archeries ...
    ???

    archery.jpg

  • lisajuliette
    lisajuliette Posts: 123 Member
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    dbmata wrote: »
    lisajuliette wrote: »
    ... radiated her archeries ...
    ???

    archery.jpg

    Arteries. Could you be more of an *kitten*? Seriously? English is not my native language and that was unnecessary.
  • corofinlass
    corofinlass Posts: 43 Member
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    Thanks again everyone for the replies. Using them has definitely decreased my sore muscles!
  • SToast
    SToast Posts: 255 Member
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    make sure you sit on a clean towel that you brought in a sauna or steam room. Eeewww...
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,951 Member
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    lisajuliette wrote: »
    dbmata wrote: »
    lisajuliette wrote: »
    ... radiated her archeries ...
    ???

    archery.jpg

    Arteries. Could you be more of an *kitten*? Seriously? English is not my native language and that was unnecessary.

    It's not mine either. Don't use being a polyglot as an excuse. Additionally, attacking other members is against site rules and will get you sanctioned. Now you know, and knowing is half the battle.

    You are welcome. :)

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