Group: General Fitness & Exercise

General Fitness & Exercise
Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 382, Messages: 54581

Various general exercise related discussions. Find out what it takes to reach your fitness goals through daily effective exercise. With so many options we try to find out what works best.

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sauna after workout?

ccbb
ccbb
Posts: 30
Joined: 2003/01/30
Canada
2004/01/11, 12:16 AM
I'm just wondering if this would cause any harm to my workout...
thanks
2004/01/11, 10:17 AM
I do it I dont think it hurts.
trippmac
trippmac
Posts: 5
Joined: 2003/06/24
United States
2004/01/13, 11:04 AM
I use the sauna after all my workouts. Not only is it a good way to help with soreness and loosen muscles, but it is also great for your respiratory system.
rpacheco
rpacheco
Posts: 3,770
Joined: 2001/12/13
United States
2004/01/13, 11:13 AM
Wish I had one at home!

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Philia2
Philia2
Posts: 4,078
Joined: 2001/10/19
France
2004/01/14, 04:19 AM
A sauna after work out is great for faster recovery ONLY if you haven't hurt yourself while training.
If any inflammation, what you need is ice and not heat.

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- Nina :o) Les Victoires éternelles sont celles du coeur.
Jdelts
Jdelts
Posts: 1,218
Joined: 2003/10/19
United States
2004/01/14, 11:24 AM
Good one Philia! Right on! I learned that the hard way in the past. Another note: SHOWER AFTER USING THE SAUNA!! This is a breading ground for bacteria that can survive in temps over 110degrees. Most saunas are made of wood, making the area that you sit on permeable to other's sweat and other bodily moisture. You probably won't catch anything serious but to be safe, scrub!

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