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Sauna=relaxation and calorie burn!!

gabeysmama
Posts: 17
So I started going to the sauna at night to relax from my workout and crazy day... I know it burns calories but I'm not sure how you calculate it... If anyone knows fill me in please! Thanks so much!
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I think it dehydrates you! Instant weight loss.
I think the calorie burn would be similar to sitting or hot yoga.0 -
Just so the majority of you know I am not using this to lose weight I am just curious. I know that it is mostly water weight which is returned when you replenish your body.0
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you don't. saunas feel nice but the calorie burn is not at all significant or relevant.0
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No worries! All you need to replenish is water lost. They can be dehydrating0
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The sauna feels fantastic, but it really doesn't burn significantly more calories than you otherwise would just sitting there...I found one website that claimed 300 calories per 30 minutes for a 160 Lb person, but I find that rather hard to believe.
IMHO, It's pretty much just a relaxation thing...feels awesome after an ice bath.0
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