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WORK UP A SWEAT BEFORE YOUR SAUNA SESSION FOR BETTER RESULTS

Take these recommendations and see what you can come up with that works for you.  One thing to note before we get started: the advice provided below is only applicable to Traditional Finnish Saunas.  For the sake of not keeping you waiting any longer, here are nine ways to take your sauna session to the next level:1.  WORK UP A SWEAT BEFORE YOUR freestanding whirlpool tubs manufacturer SESSION FOR BETTER RESULTS  I've made it a habit to work up a good sweat before heading to the sauna.   https://www.fshanse.com/steam-room Steam Room bathing has become an important part of my health and weight loss journey, and I tend to use it on a regular basis (if you want to learn more about how I managed to lose weight with the help of sauna bathing, check out my free eBook Saunas - Secrets of Weight Loss).  You can also go for a jog or run a marathon - or simply take a walk in the park.  Whatever works best for you. 2.  COOL DOWN BEFORE GOING TO THE freestanding indoor jetted bathtub  Going to the sauna immediately after exercise can be used as a "fitness hack," but it is a more advanced tactic for serious athletes (and not particularly enjoyable).  I'm content with the fact that simply exercising and cooling down in the https://www.fshanse.com/massage-bathtub/drop-in drop in baths wholesale is more than most people do for their health.  While the sauna is heating up, you can meditate or simply sit in silence.  Make every effort not to enter the {anchor} in a hurried state of mind. 3.  AVOID EATING BEFORE GOING TO THE SAUNA.  Eating a lot causes your body to concentrate the blood flow to your stomach, and being in a hot environment causes your body to concentrate the blood flow to the outer skin layers.  When it tries to do both at the same time, you may find yourself feeling less than pleasant.  This keeps you from becoming drowsy in the sauna.  Another helpful tip is to ensure that there is always enough drinking water available. 4.  WHEN SHOULD YOU GO TO THE SAUNA?  The ideal temperature for going to the sauna is a matter of personal preference.  Many people prefer to have their sauna completely heated up - after all, you do want your sauna to be hot. Personally, I prefer to take it easy and enter the sauna when the temperature is around 60oC, or 140oF - as long as the sauna is still heating up! There is a significant difference between being in a sauna when it is heating up and being in a sauna when it is cooling down. 5: HOW WARM SHOULD THE SAUNA BE HEATED?  Because the purpose of the sauna is for it to be hot, many people (including many Finns) believe that the hotter the better.  I've been in a sauna that was over 130oC - approximately 270oF.  Finns are extremely competitive, and those kinds of temperatures are ideal for competing in toughness.  They are not particularly conducive to enjoying the sauna.  My saunas are usually heated to between 160o and 180oF.  Sauna is about taking it easy and enjoying life, not about baking yourself to death with extreme heat. 6.  LLYLY IS THE MOST ESSENTIAL PART OF TRADITIONAL SAUNA.  The way your body reacts to heat is much more complex than the temperature reading on a thermometer.  There are numerous factors to consider, but the most important in a sauna is the humidity in the air, which is controlled by the löyly.  Löyly enhances the sensation of heat in the sauna.  It is a smooth, full-body sensation that cannot be replicated.  It's difficult to describe the sensation if you haven't had it yourself - but once you have, you won't forget it. 7.  TAKE BREAKS FROM TIME TO TIME  Please keep in mind that these are merely averages. I wouldn't go into the sauna for more than 20 minutes at a time.  An hour has passed without my noticing.  Breaks are extremely important.  When I have really long sauna sessions, I often split the time 50/50, spending about 5-15 minutes in the sauna and about the same amount of time outside the sauna.  When you're having a sauna session with friends, time seems to fly by as you shoot the breeze. 8.  Cold treatment, along with exercise and sauna, is the third method of boosting your health.  Swimming in a hole in the ice is the traditional way of doing this in Finland. Just a word of caution: doing this after a sauna session may cause you to pass out and fall asleep, so avoid doing it if you need to drive afterward.  It's often used as a sleep aid, so consider hiring a dedicated driver.The use of cold therapy in conjunction with sauna is unquestionably a cutting-edge strategy.  Combining exercise, sauna, and cold treatment all at the same time with no prior experience is extreme - if you're just getting started with these things, take them one at a time and ease into the experience. 9.  AFTER THE SAUNAYou've had your sauna session, with or without exercise and cold treatment - now what?You've reached a state of complete relaxation and rejuvenation.  Going straight to sleep after a sauna session is not recommended because you will still be feeling the residual heat from the sauna.Steam Room Health Benefits https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m09XDnzH9HY" style="display:inline-block;margin-top: 20px;padding:10px 20px;text-decoration: none;background: #5aaf0b;color: #fff; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m09XDnzH9HYSauna vs steam room. 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