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  • rebel_26
    rebel_26 Posts: 1,826 Member
    edited September 2016
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    On which point would you like something scientific? The lowering of immune system (pretty much any Dr. will tell you that occurs) or the toxins release? I can certainly look, but google and pubmed is your friend just like it is mine and I would think you can drill down into some of the research if you want to get clinical proof of benefits. The ultimate point of Steam and sauna is its a place to relax and/or decompress. Any health benefits that accompany that process are just a plus. I dont use it to "lose" weight as anything lost is water anyhow so its back in you when you exit and drink a beverage.
  • rebel_26
    rebel_26 Posts: 1,826 Member
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    sorry if that comment came off rude as that was not the intent. I was basically saying you likely have the same "tools" as I.
  • snickerscharlie
    snickerscharlie Posts: 8,578 Member
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    But what toxins are you claiming get pushed out in a sauna?
  • rebel_26
    rebel_26 Posts: 1,826 Member
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    here is one on immune recovery benefits.

    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24511348

    toxins
    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22505948
  • Alluminati
    Alluminati Posts: 6,208 Member
    edited September 2016
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    I read this
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    snickerscharlie wrote: »
    rebel_26 wrote: »
    10 minutes suffices for pushing out toxins and aiding in some recovery while your immune system is recovering from the workout. Outside of that I think more than 10 minutes is a waste of your time.

    What 'toxins' are you pushing out?

    Well you could push something out while you were in there... I don't think other people would appreciate it though...

    and then I read this immmediately below it and lost my *kitten*
    sijomial wrote: »
    Just log the distance you run to throw yourself naked into a snowbank.

  • KareninLux
    KareninLux Posts: 1,413 Member
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    queenliz99 wrote: »
    Run in place! Huzzah!!

    Ha ha ha. Thanks. I needed that laugh!
  • KareninLux
    KareninLux Posts: 1,413 Member
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    sijomial wrote: »
    Just log the distance you run to throw yourself naked into a snowbank.

    Second laugh of the day in 10 seconds on this thread. Lol.
  • KareninLux
    KareninLux Posts: 1,413 Member
    edited September 2016
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    In all seriousness, now, I love saunas. I use them regularly and find them a wonderful, calming therapy. My husband even built one for us. I like a dry sauna especially, my skin feels great and my muscles recover faster especially after killer physio. But I do not consider it exercise.

    (Edited because spelling is hard.)
  • lodro
    lodro Posts: 982 Member
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    rebel_26 wrote: »
    10 minutes suffices for pushing out toxins and aiding in some recovery while your immune system is recovering from the workout. Outside of that I think more than 10 minutes is a waste of your time.

    sacrilege.
  • rebel_26
    rebel_26 Posts: 1,826 Member
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    okay maybe 15 than?
    lodro wrote: »
    rebel_26 wrote: »
    10 minutes suffices for pushing out toxins and aiding in some recovery while your immune system is recovering from the workout. Outside of that I think more than 10 minutes is a waste of your time.

    sacrilege.

  • Melissa_Edds
    Melissa_Edds Posts: 6 Member
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    Nice to meet all the rude ones. To someone who is new to fitness, I appreciate those who tried to be serious in explaining things to me.

  • Ben_there_done_that
    Ben_there_done_that Posts: 732 Member
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    I was wondering about the benefits of the sauna, as well. Thanks for starting the tread.
  • kgeyser
    kgeyser Posts: 22,505 Member
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    Melissa_Edds wrote: »
    Does anyone log their time spent in a sauna? I'm starting out at 20 minutes after my workout, looking for some insight.

    Thanks!
    Melissa

    I would probably not log the time in the sauna. I think any calorie burn that you experience would be insignificant in the grand scheme of things, so I would just enjoy the time alone to relax and let any calorie burn contribute to the margin of error in calculations.
  • rebel_26
    rebel_26 Posts: 1,826 Member
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    I try to help when things hit inside my typical wheel house of daily events and or research.
  • Chef_Barbell
    Chef_Barbell Posts: 6,644 Member
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    Melissa_Edds wrote: »
    Nice to meet all the rude ones. To someone who is new to fitness, I appreciate those who tried to be serious in explaining things to me.

    A sense of humor is not rude. Try it. :)
  • JustMissTracy
    JustMissTracy Posts: 6,339 Member
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    Chef_Barbell wrote: »
    Melissa_Edds wrote: »
    Nice to meet all the rude ones. To someone who is new to fitness, I appreciate those who tried to be serious in explaining things to me.

    A sense of humor is not rude. Try it. :)
    o:) Was thinking the same thing! No one is being rude to you, they are just being their own funny selves. Please don't be so easily offended xo

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