Sauna
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The sauna is a structure designed to trap the heat inside by producing steam. A substance can be formed by boiling water, ice or snow. Once the heat is set in, it forces your body to sweat. It is a type of structure for recovery (Zhengyi, 2021).
Benefits of a Sauna
Use of a sauna may improve neuromuscular performance, autonomic nervous system function, sleep quality, and muscle soreness (Ahokas et al., 2023).
Below are listed more benefits such as:
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​​Improves heart health
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Aids in recovery
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Flushes toxins
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Helps fight illness
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Just feels good
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What to do?
Here are some basic tips when you go into the sauna:
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Avoid food and just bring water
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Be minimal
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Position your body comfortably
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Meditate/control your breathing
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Stay there for 15-30 minutes
Where to Find a Sauna
Most common places to find a sauna would be your local public or private gym. Click this button below for more.
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References
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Ahokas, E., Ihalainen, J., Hanstock, H., Savolainen, E., & Kyröläinen, H. (2023). A post-exercise infrared sauna session improves recovery of
neuromuscular performance and muscle soreness after resistance exercise training. Biology of Sport, 40(3), 681.
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https://www.finnleo.com/pages/health-and-wellness
Jin Zhengyi. (2021). Sauna room sewage heat recovery device.
Top 10 best sauna in Las Vegas, NV - May 2023. Yelp. (n.d.). Retrieved May 3, 2023, from https://www.yelp.com/search?
find_desc=sauna&find_loc=Las%2BVegas%2C%2BNV
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%20How%20to%20build%20a%20sauna.pdf
YouTube. (2022, February 16). Sauna - 9 elements of a great sauna routine or how-to-start guide. YouTube. Retrieved May 3, 2023, from