Every avid fitness enthusiast intuitively knows the benefits of a good sweat. Based on experiences alone, it is probably easy for you to put two and two together in figuring out the potential benefits of sauna use. However, what you might not know is that the use of saunas and similar heat setups as a …
Just sitting in the hot, steamy sauna is enough for us to start feeling relaxed… but knowing that it could be burning calories at the same time? Well, that’s just amazing! For a few years now, the idea that the sauna could be used to burn off calories and even lose weight has been floating …
Since time immemorial, most cultures around the world have used heat, in one way or the other, for relaxation, rituals, or therapy. As far back as 900 B.C, the Mayans had their own sweat houses for both religious ceremonies and for fostering good health. The Romans had their bathhouses, the Persians had steam lodges, and …
As a relatively recent occurrence, Sauna Yoga is becoming increasingly popular. Even though it may sound almost crazy to do anything in the sauna besides sitting and trying to handle the heat, fans of yoga and sauna have decided to combine these two. The results of this unusual combination were astonishing; the health benefits are …
A sauna is a great way to relax and recharge your batteries. But sometimes, it doesn’t seem to have the right effect. In fact, we can leave feeling tired and under the weather. So why does that happen? If you’ve been asking yourself, “Why do I feel sick after a sauna?”, you’ve come to the …
The question of whether it is better to use a sauna before or after a swimming session has been circling around the gym and spa community for a while now. It seems that no one is really sure which strategy is better, but everybody also seems to have their own insights into the benefits and …
If you’ve tried a sauna at least once, you can confirm that the sauna experience sells itself. The mix of deep-seated skin cleansing and relaxing sweat therapy make for a rejuvenating affair that is sure to capture the hearts of most first time users. Add the numerous associated health benefits, and it’s no surprise that …
For some, the sauna is heaven on earth. For others, it’s a necessary evil for their health. Either way, knowing how long to spend in the sauna is important information. Not long enough and you won’t feel the health benefits people rave about… too long and you risk some adverse side effects. This article will …
Hot, steamy saunas have a range of awesome benefits from improving blood circulation to helping de-stress and relax your mind. But can they relax your skin too? We know that acne can be embarrassing and disheartening. Going out the front door can be challenging. But trust us, a trip to a sauna could be the …
Saunas and steam rooms have proven over the years that they are exceptional when it comes to relaxation and numerous health benefits. People all around the world have observed the ways of the Scandinavians and their dedication to saunas, and have studied the steam baths and steam rooms of ancient Greece and Rome. Both saunas …
Nowadays, it seems people don’t go anywhere without their phones; whether it is bathrooms we’re talking about, or basically any other, appropriate or inappropriate place, phones are there with us. However, we’ve come to witness an even stranger occurrence lately; people bringing their phones to saunas. Sauna, a place known as one of the most …
One of the most frequent questions in the gym and spa community is whether one should use the sauna before or after a workout. People have started sharing their own experiences, but everybody seems to have a different theory. Some prefer a sauna session before the actual workout, others, however, prefer to relax and enjoy …
In Finland, the ritual home of the sauna, there are over 3 million saunas for just over 5 million residents. While that may seem like an outrageous ratio, they did have a significant headstart given that the first “modern” saunas first appeared here. With the rapid rise of wellness culture here in the U.S, saunas …
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s… sauna man? More stylish than a super-suit and great for shifting some water weight while you work out, the sauna suit is a great outfit for anyone of any shape. If you promise to not wear your underpants over the suit, we’ll divulge the top …