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Steam, sauna and jacuzzi, good, bad or indifferent?

rwinnie2
rwinnie2 Posts: 59 Member
edited December 2024 in Chit-Chat
My friend and I are having a pamper morning tomorow there is a pool but also we will be able to use the steam, sauna and jacuzzi. Is one better than the other I know I'm mostly going to lose water but can i burn calories or as I fear I still need to get in some extra excercise? We are planning on being there three hours.

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  • aproc
    aproc Posts: 1,033 Member
    I love the jacuzzi just because I don't like the suffocating feeling of the steam. Just make sure to drink plenty of water after. If your looking for a higher calorie burn though then better plan on that extra exercise. :tongue:
  • LabRat529
    LabRat529 Posts: 1,323 Member
    They don't burn calories. They're fantastic for relaxing your muscles. That's it. I don't know where people get the idea that heating up = calorie burn. Your body doesn't contribute anything to the heating up process in a jacuzzi, sauna, or steam room, so no calories burned.
  • rwinnie2
    rwinnie2 Posts: 59 Member
    See I knew this deep down, wishful thinking Ahh well.
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