Should You Jump on this Celeb Trend? Sweating the small stuff may be good for your health—as long as you’re doing it in a sauna . Pronounced ‘Sow-nah,’ the practice dates back at least as far as the mid-17th century and originated in Finland. Celebrities on Instagram showing off their sauna selfies get some credit for spreading the word about the sauna benefits here in the States, but we are admittedly late to the game when it comes to sweating it out. For perspective, Finland alone has over 2 million saunas; what do they know that we don’t? Here is why you should sauna and the health benefits you can expect from a routine sweat session. Types of sauna If you are hoping to try sauna out for yourself, it is becoming easier and easier to find. Everyone from gyms to spas—and even standalone sauna studios—are offering some form of the hot treatment; you can even sauna in your living room should you so desire. Before you book your first session there are a few things you should know, ...
What happens if you do sauna everyday? According to the researchers, saunas are thought to improve blood vessel function, exercise capacity, even lower blood pressure for those suffering hypertension. This new study also suggests there's an even greater benefit like a lesser likelihood of death from heart attack, stroke, and other heart-related conditions. Is sauna good for belly fat? Simply sitting in a sauna can enable you to decrease excess fat is not a reality. A sauna does not allow you to lose weight; it temporarily eliminates quickly replaceable water from the body. In addition, excessive heat makes your body sweat and sweating can make you lose fluid in the form of water. Does sauna burn fat or muscle? Since the heat helps your blood vessels open and relaxes your muscles, your body is better able to carry oxygen and nutrients to those tired muscles. By using a sauna after your workout, you could reduce muscle soreness by up to 47% just 24 hours post-exercise. Can I bring ...
One of the most overlooked aspects when searching for an infrared sauna is the quality of the wood and the weight of the sauna cabin. When you purchase a cheap infrared sauna you will immediately notice how cheap the cabinetry and bench quality are. The things you’ll notice will be a cheap feel to the bench–it will be thin and when you shift your weight on it, it will move with your body. Additionally, the wood will be very cheap and have a very odd smell to it that almost smells like it’s been treated with chemicals. Cheap woods will range from hemlock, pine and spruce. A lot of the time the wood hasn’t been kiln dried the correct way and as a result, it warps over time. If you’re not going to use your sauna, what’s the point of buying it in the first place? What we do is different. We have a fully ergonomic bench and backrest that contours to your back and body. It feels like sitting in a very comfortable rocking chair that was created to fit the contour of your back. This is ...
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