@Ivan- I try to use the sauna at least once a week and even more when I am working on a dance project. It’s the only way I’ve found to really get at sore muscles since I’m not much of a bath person. I agree that drinking plenty of water and stretching are key. If anything I feel the heat and relaxation benefits are essential when you are over working your body while dealing with daily stress from work. Like you said re-hydration is essential.

I breath through my nose because the nose regulates the temperature of the air going in and out of the lungs. If you breath through your mouth the lungs get a shock of heat. Breathing through the nose is best in most circumstances. Thanks for your questions and comments!

Some people say it’s bad to do it after training because your muscles are already lacking minerals. Nevermind, an isotonic drink while stretching solves the problem.

I’m curious to know from you and the readers how often you go to the sauna and if you breath through your nose or your mouth.

Cheers.

I didn’t realize there was so many health benefits, as well as the ‘feel good’ vibe that results. I’m thinking when I move to Argentina I’ll have to make sure I have access to one regularly!

In europe though, saunas are mixed and men and women just sit next to each other.

Saunas are great, but I read that sweating in a sauna is not as good as sweating when exerising, because in a sauna you sweat because of the heat and not because your body is working so hard.

Its important to drink lots of water when using the sauna to prevent dehydration:)

Great post!
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