Healthiest I ever felt was when my work gym had an attached sauna (this is Finland), and I was able to visit everytime after workout. It was incredibly relaxing after work!
I can certainly vouch for the blood-pressure lowering effects. I'm a 42-year-old technically obese male and get my blood pressure checked weekly. For many years (20+) it was 130-140+/80+. I started going to a gym + sauna for 20 minutes 5 days a week regularly a few months ago. Last week, I hit an all-time-low of 118/68. It is always in the 120ish/70ish range now. I recommend it to everyone.
@@bjerkov95it could be. the sauna could also be helpful. it seems unlikely the sauna is hurting though. evidence would suggest sauna could be beneficial. it could simply be a side effect of sweating getting rid if excess sodium helping to lower bp. it could be the increased demand on the CV system having to move blood around the body. in fact, we know with a high degree of confidence both of those would help improve cardiace health in the average American. the extent if which is uncertain. whether it leads to reduced all cause mortality is less certain.
Im 50 and Ive starting hitting the gym over a year ago. I use the sauna after each workout and Ive never been sore afterwards. Not once. Not ever. UNTIL, I skipped the sauna for 2 days. After that I was feeling sore. Im not sure about all the benefits of using the sauna, but Im in the best shape of my life, I look great, i feel great, and Im never skipping the sauna ever again. ✌
I've been doing this instinctively for 18+ years since I started weight lifting. It just felt good lol but good to know it does wonders to your body and health! I also can say it keeps you young!
Joined a gym recently with a sauna and have been militant about going in after training every time, even if it's just 10 minutes. I'm sure my muscle recovery is better and I'm finding sports injuries recover faster too.
Check out Dr. Huberman for some great suggestions. I sit in the sauna in just my underwear for 30 minutes after lifting weights. Then I jump into a cold shower for about 5 minutes, or until the water gets warm. After that, I feel that I can do another strength training workout.
This is great. I have done traditional saunas my whole life, I have had one in every house I lived in both growing up and in my adult life. When I moved 6 years ago, it was the first thing I added in the basement of my house. I bought the heater I wanted and had a carpenter build my 5x8 room for me. I added a 3 minute cold plunge to my sauna routine and it has been a game changer. During covid I only got a sore back and loss of smell for a couple days too
Excellent comprehensive video on the benefits of a hot sauna. I live in Philadelphia and I precisely chose my current gym membership because of their great sauna. I always do it post-workout I will try and do it four times a week instead of the three I worked up to 20 minutes it's usually at 188°, it's old style finish sauna with Himalayan salt in the sauna area also.
As a kid I used to go swimming at the sports complex and after every visit I went to the sauna to dry off after showering. I often remember those times because I never felt healthier in my life than then. All this time I thought that it was swimming in a cold pool that gave the effect, but now this video has got me thinking.
Feeling blessed to have access to cross country skiing and sauna! Both excellent cardiovascular improvers and going to the sauna after being out in the snow is sooo wonderful.
Also, I bought a infrared sauna a few years back and I’ve been doing it almost every day. One last thing I need to incorporate in my plan is weightlifting.
Greatest investment I ever did was putting a Sauna in my garage during Covid. Been consistent 5 days a week for a couple years now and feel great. In my fifties recovery from exercise can sometimes be a challenge but this definitely helps.
@@ozztenn I got it from a company called Clear Light Sauna and it’s normally about 6000 for the two person but I got a memorial day special with shipping. It was $5000.
My great grandparents were finished immigrants in the 1870s. Sauna was part of their life, providing health and many ways. My great grandparents lived well into their 80s, save for the grandmothers, who, of course, suffered from unknown diseases at the time most likely uterine and breast cancer. I have always loved sauna, and now I have access to one on a daily basis and know that it makes a huge difference in my overall well-being. I’m an avid swimmer, lift weights, practice, yoga, meditation, and walk usually five times a week. I will be 71 in a couple of weeks and many people think I am 10 to 20 years younger than I am. I sauna, Jacuzzi, steam, baths and all the other practices, as well as a healthy diet to keep inflammation down and my blood pressure in a good space.
I now have a home gym, but before that I would pick gyms bases on if they had saunas. And I always knew the major health benefits as Dr Rhonda Patrick spoke on. And after not using one for 2-3 years now I can definitely see a major difference in sleep, muscle recovery and even cardiovascular fitness.
I ve been a frequent sauna atendee for the last 35 years. I am 50 now. Can't do without. After workout it is a must. A mix of steam and dry sauna. Eucaliptus and lemongrass spray in there makes it even better.
Best to have your own sauna at your house. My doctor of functional medicine said with the public ones you breathe in other people's toxins. She said to avoid this, they would need to be cleaned after each use. So, I stopped using the one at my gym and plan to purchase one for my home.
I exercise then go to a steam room and do HIIT , SIT and low intensity breathing combined with all body shaking at fast pace. The steam room has an ice cold water shower inside. I keep hydrated all of the time. I’ve got my HR to 95% and keep it up for 3 minutes then rest. I do that for 8 times.
I do HIIT in my 1 hour sauna session . After 20 minutes I do a cold plunge for 3 minutes in 10-12 C. Then back to the sauna for 25 minutes. No sitting, do moving all the time to chase heart rate up to 150 beats. End with a cold plunge again,hot shower, cold shower. Now I’m feeling like reborn
Hi this is awesome. I have a sauna and I’m so grateful for my sauna. It’s also very therapeutic for your mind in my opinion. I sit in my sauna at least three to four times a week after my workout and I also feel amazing. I have a heavenly traditional sauna you can do steam and dry heat and in love with my sauna.
I avoided Covid for the majority of the pandemic, it wasn’t until I moved and didn’t have my infrared sauna that I enjoyed the virus. The correlation hadn’t occurred to me until now. Interesting. My new sauna gets delivered tomorrow, as I was in the best shape of my life when I had one, and haven’t been able to replicate that success since.
If you want to really boost your sauna experience up. Take some Niacin 20 minutes before. Then you will really be pushing those toxins out. Great video.
I am 52 years old. I am healthier than most my age, and I feel like I can step on the gas and get ripped, if I so choose. I have doing sauna religiously for about a year in conjunction with working out. I can honestly tell you that if you combine diet, gym and sauna, your body will change. I never take it for granted that I can basically use the sauna free at the gym. It is the conerstone of my workout, for rest and repair. Sauna is taken more seriously around the world and it's an institution in places like Korea and Japan....
mike would you mind sharing your opinion on a sauna vs. steam room. which is better or which do you prefer. I heard there is a method of utilizing a sauna, steam room, and ice bath but not sure which order to utilize all 3 and for how long?
not only healthy, it feels so damn good to do the sauna after exercise... its a real pity that I can't find a gym with sauna near me. I'm gonna try winning the lottery so that I can have a private gym & sauna at home, wish me luck
Is there a university in your city? They might have one. The only gym in my town is the Y with one and the local University. I use both. In the meantime, I wish you luck with the loto
Although it is only my opinion, with a sample size of N = 1, the benefits of blood pressure reduction, cardiac event reductions etc are coming from the vascular system - expanding the pipes and thus pushing more nutrients in and allowing more by-products to pass out... the sauna is like the best vasodilator and circulation booster - better than any medication...
This is so bizzare... The previous recent studies claim you should not have a sauna directly after excercise for atleast two hours as it effects muscle growth.
They infrared sauna therapy in Japan after heart complications to successfully lower blood pressure. Saunas are a safe and wonderful aerobic equivalent alternative for those unable to do so for various reasons, like: recovering from surgery, paraplegic, other muscle skeletal to joint issues, morbidly obese, and more.
So while I can appreciate all the efforts to get information out to make folks aware of things that will be healthy and good for them. I am now in my 40s and have watched the scientific community say one thing one year and a little bit the road reverse course. I am not saying this current thing is one of those. I am just saying it is really hard to trust any so called scientific studies based on all the science that has claimed to have found something to later be disproven. There has been countless studies that fall into this realm when having to do with be healthy.
Sauna is the best! However, I prefer a traditional sauna with a nice bucket of water for steam. Don’t love the saunas with just dry air. I wonder if there are added benefits to the sauna cold plunge combo. Still remember jumping into a hole in the ice as a kid in the Gulf of Finland.
@@JF-bc2lw As the extent of my Finnish is limited to good dog, good boy, milk, and two beers, I had to look this one up. Steam! Thanks for another word.
@@nl3712 Hyvä! I have been warned that even Finns have trouble with Finnish after a two year absence from speaking their mother tongue. Now, that is a language challenge.
Most of the landmark studies are traditional sauna, not infrared. I have a 4x4 home traditional sauna cabinet that has an electric heater with rocks. I definitely recommend traditional over infrared for a home sauna. It can be used dry or with steam (pouring water over the rocks) and the temperatures are much higher and instantaneous, rather than a slow build with IR, where the temperatures are lower. Studies demonstrate cardiovascular benefits take a longer sauna bath with IR versus traditional, almost twice the duration of sauna bath with IR. So traditional is more intense, but that's where the benefit comes from.
Agree! I’ve done both and there’s no comparison to me and the research is all on traditional. My gym has traditional and that’s what I’ve done for years. Most home units are IR so I tried one out. It’s so different to me. I’m quite content with my gym but would like to look into getting a home unit some day so I need to figure out how to convert/build a small area for an area like what you’ve done.
So I’ve been thinking about incorporating sauna into my fitness practice. There is one at the gym that I go to. I never really see anybody using it but I’m thinking I could pop in there for 20 minutes after my work out. But this got me thinking… Hot yoga probably has the same benefits if not more because you’re actually doing yoga, but just because of the heat aspect.
Been using the sauna regularly for a month and a half after exercising for 15 minutes and I fill great. Got covid 2 weeks ago and had a very slight throat sore nothing else.
I warm up in the sauna for 10 minutes before my workout. I feel like my workout is so much better with a pre-workout sauna than when I don't have access at my boxing gym.
A question still remains unanswered: does heat exposure actually help or hinder recovery from intense exercise? There are arguments for both depending on who you ask. If this was known, it would be helpful to other areas of research.
I haven't seen evidence that infrared saunas have the same benefits of the traditional dry Finnish sauna. All the excellent quality studies of the effects of regular sauna use from the Nordic countries use traditional sauna. I love my home built sauna and I wouldn't give it irrespective of the health benefits.
I’ve worked out my whole life but never took or had the time to add a sauna until the last few years. Now it’s non negotiable. My gym time lasts a long time but it’s my “me time”. Who knows what health benefits I’ve reaped from adding sauna but it sure feels good and is so satisfying. The silence (even if I listen to podcasts) and stillness is therapeutic on it’s own. I leave the gym soaking wet every time
I would love to see studies on exercise then sauna a few hours(later in the day) and blood volume compared to right after. I’m wondering if the time in between to hydrate and eat help get the benefits even more!
I got Covid twice. First time it was a headache second time I thought it was a Spring time cold. I’m low carb and fasting was a regular part of life at the time. Never got the jab and never will.
Hey man it would be great if you could get back to me on this. I’m planning on building a sauna in my own yard, and I’ve been using your build as inspiration. Can you speak on your experience with a wood fired stove? I know there is much more work in building a fire, and I wonder if that could be a reason for not using sauna as often as you might have with electric stove.
Does”pairing” mean you have to do them together? If I run before steam room I can only last 5 to 10 minutes. That is why I switched to run one day and steam room the next day
I would just avoid infrared altogether. There's so many unsuitable companies selling infrared devices that are not even effective. They sell your bogus product. You can still get these effects taking a hot bath.
For shorter people asphalt, cement, brick, and even stone inner-city sauna benefits not including urban heat islands that short people are in also and not including sinking cities because of climate change that shorter people are in also, my father was born in Puerto Rico and said it is super, demasiao hot in inner-city
Why would you tell people to listen to audiobooks in the sauna, heat is the worst enemy of any electronics and you’re destroying your phone, earbuds, AirPods, watch, etc… by bringing it in the sauna. It’s like the one time in my day where I don’t have my phone and watch on me.
I have a traditional sauna and use it but I am a bit skeptical of the studies. I am sure there is a benefit but all of the studies finding a dramatic benefit were done by the same person in the same country.
Hi, I'm from Finland. Studies about going to sauna have been ongoing like forever in here and done by multiple people/universities etc. And there's a reason why those are done a lot here. It's because we use saunas A LOT! Many of us goes into sauna every single day. We have enough saunas to fit every person in the country. All homes here are included with sauna by default. Majority of apartments etc are equipped with saunas. Offices has saunas etc. Gas stations and grocery stores are exceptions.
I assume these studies are done using typical Finnish or dry saunas rather than infrared saunas. I've found that infrared saunas are far superior for detoxing and weight loss. I would lose one pound every 6 minutes in an infrared saunas compared to zero in Finnish or dry saunas. For one year, I did 30-minute sessions after each gym workout 4 days per week. I would sweat 5 pounds each session and gain the weight back each day until one day it didn't. I then stayed at 170 pounds at 6'0" with a 30-inch waist at age 64. This was only 5 pounds and 1/2 inch more than at 18 years old, but I was twice as strong. I was able to do 5 sets of 23-29 chinups/pull-ups and bicep curls with 60# dumbbells. Also set a PR of 180 push-ups in 3 minutes with Perfect Pushup discs with only 3 10-second rest pauses after the first 90. I recently did 120 at age 76. I take no medications and a morning cleanse every day with servings of 32 ounces of lemon water, 16-24 ounces of celery juice, and a heavy metal detox smoothie about 15-30 minutes apart. I highly recommend the healing protocols and recipes found in Medical Medium books and online.
I would caution those who have suffered from a recent stroke or heart attack, it's advised that you do not do sauna therapy and if you do talk to your doctor with Appropriate supervision. Hot sauna can be straighteneous on your recent condition.
@NuvoVision it's generally recommended to consult your doctor before using a sauna after a stroke or heart attack. They can provide personalized advice based on your condition and recovery progress. It's important to prioritize your health and safety. If you do decide to do so please spend no more than 10 minutes at a time within the day. I would do an eight week protocol since the research shows that that's when you start to see a lot of reversal on inflammation and CVD. You could also immerse yourself in warm water during a bath. Keep it 100 degrees and no more for caution. There's studies to support that immersion your legs and warm water could increase heat shock proteins.
@NuvoVision After eight weeks I think it's appropriate to increase the duration to 15 minutes. Since the most important thing, though, is seeing your primary care position. So you can get some labs and vitals to make sure all things are peachy
For individuals who have experienced a heart attack, it is generally considered safe to use a sauna after two weeks as long as their condition is stable, and symptoms are controlled. Of course, it’s always a good idea to talk to your cardiologist if you have questions.
Mike, a little late picking this up but how would you recommend using heat when someone is already doing cold water treatment? Is it too much to do ice dip in the morning and heat before bed! Or alternate day over day?
I know this would just be a guess, but do you a hot tub would still be helpful in many of these ways. I don't like sauna's the dry heat bothers me, but I love my hot tub.
Healthiest I ever felt was when my work gym had an attached sauna (this is Finland), and I was able to visit everytime after workout. It was incredibly relaxing after work!
Why would you want to relax in a hot humid place? That's basically summer here, and it sucks.
Ditto, I had a great gym when I was working that had steam and dry heat after workouts paired with cold shower I had ultra low stress.
@@typingcat traditional saunas are not humid, except when you pour water on the rocks but it doesn't last long
@typingcat saunas are dry heat, unless you splash the rocks with water for a short burst of steam. Very relaxing and a good way to clear your mind
Totally! I spend as much time in the saune (in intervalls) after training than I did in the gym, and it always felt like it doubled my workout.
I can certainly vouch for the blood-pressure lowering effects.
I'm a 42-year-old technically obese male and get my blood pressure checked weekly. For many years (20+) it was 130-140+/80+. I started going to a gym + sauna for 20 minutes 5 days a week regularly a few months ago. Last week, I hit an all-time-low of 118/68. It is always in the 120ish/70ish range now.
I recommend it to everyone.
Good luck on your health journey! Keep a photo diary!
Did you ever have to take blood pressure meds?
@@JoannC830 No. I probably should have, but I'm one of those who detests meds unless they're absolutely necessary.
Could just be the gym tho
@@bjerkov95it could be. the sauna could also be helpful. it seems unlikely the sauna is hurting though. evidence would suggest sauna could be beneficial.
it could simply be a side effect of sweating getting rid if excess sodium helping to lower bp.
it could be the increased demand on the CV system having to move blood around the body.
in fact, we know with a high degree of confidence both of those would help improve cardiace health in the average American. the extent if which is uncertain. whether it leads to reduced all cause mortality is less certain.
I’ve been doing this for years, not knowing there was any proof behind my intuition that this was highly beneficial. Thanks for the video.
Same. 15-20 minutes after an hour of weightlifting.
now imagine ghe foods youve been eating without researching
keep following that intuition, it seems to be working quite well
Im 50 and Ive starting hitting the gym over a year ago. I use the sauna after each workout and Ive never been sore afterwards. Not once. Not ever. UNTIL, I skipped the sauna for 2 days. After that I was feeling sore. Im not sure about all the benefits of using the sauna, but Im in the best shape of my life, I look great, i feel great, and Im never skipping the sauna ever again. ✌
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You probably aren’t training hard enough, if you’re never sore. I use the sauna after every workout, also, but I still experience DOMS.
The sauna is one of my favorite places on earth !
I've been doing this instinctively for 18+ years since I started weight lifting. It just felt good lol but good to know it does wonders to your body and health! I also can say it keeps you young!
I go to the gym and use sauna right after. My autoimmune is getting so much better that I’ve started using the sauna!
Joined a gym recently with a sauna and have been militant about going in after training every time, even if it's just 10 minutes. I'm sure my muscle recovery is better and I'm finding sports injuries recover faster too.
try a wool sauna hat and take it to the next level
Check out Dr. Huberman for some great suggestions. I sit in the sauna in just my underwear for 30 minutes after lifting weights. Then I jump into a cold shower for about 5 minutes, or until the water gets warm. After that, I feel that I can do another strength training workout.
This is great. I have done traditional saunas my whole life, I have had one in every house I lived in both growing up and in my adult life. When I moved 6 years ago, it was the first thing I added in the basement of my house. I bought the heater I wanted and had a carpenter build my 5x8 room for me. I added a 3 minute cold plunge to my sauna routine and it has been a game changer. During covid I only got a sore back and loss of smell for a couple days too
Excellent comprehensive video on the benefits of a hot sauna. I live in Philadelphia and I precisely chose my current gym membership because of their great sauna. I always do it post-workout I will try and do it four times a week instead of the three I worked up to 20 minutes it's usually at 188°, it's old style finish sauna with Himalayan salt in the sauna area also.
As a kid I used to go swimming at the sports complex and after every visit I went to the sauna to dry off after showering. I often remember those times because I never felt healthier in my life than then. All this time I thought that it was swimming in a cold pool that gave the effect, but now this video has got me thinking.
Feeling blessed to have access to cross country skiing and sauna! Both excellent cardiovascular improvers and going to the sauna after being out in the snow is sooo wonderful.
I’ve done exercise and sauna lifelong and at 72 I have good health and low blood pressure, meditation helps too! Interesting
i always end my workouts with the sauna. Glad to hear news about it being a good thing. thanks for your information
Also, I bought a infrared sauna a few years back and I’ve been doing it almost every day. One last thing I need to incorporate in my plan is weightlifting.
Great information! Listened to this in its entirety post-exercise in the sauna at my gym.
Greatest investment I ever did was putting a Sauna in my garage during Covid. Been consistent 5 days a week for a couple years now and feel great. In my fifties recovery from exercise can sometimes be a challenge but this definitely helps.
That's great. how much did you pay for it?
@@ozztenn I got it from a company called Clear Light Sauna and it’s normally about 6000 for the two person but I got a memorial day special with shipping. It was $5000.
Great idea to put in your garage!
Can you let us know what brand Sauna you use?
Clearlight Sanctuary 2 Person Full Spectrum Infared Sauna
My great grandparents were finished immigrants in the 1870s. Sauna was part of their life, providing health and many ways. My great grandparents lived well into their 80s, save for the grandmothers, who, of course, suffered from unknown diseases at the time most likely uterine and breast cancer. I have always loved sauna, and now I have access to one on a daily basis and know that it makes a huge difference in my overall well-being. I’m an avid swimmer, lift weights, practice, yoga, meditation, and walk usually five times a week. I will be 71 in a couple of weeks and many people think I am 10 to 20 years younger than I am. I sauna, Jacuzzi, steam, baths and all the other practices, as well as a healthy diet to keep inflammation down and my blood pressure in a good space.
I now have a home gym, but before that I would pick gyms bases on if they had saunas. And I always knew the major health benefits as Dr Rhonda Patrick spoke on. And after not using one for 2-3 years now I can definitely see a major difference in sleep, muscle recovery and even cardiovascular fitness.
I ve been a frequent sauna atendee for the last 35 years. I am 50 now. Can't do without. After workout it is a must. A mix of steam and dry sauna. Eucaliptus and lemongrass spray in there makes it even better.
Best to have your own sauna at your house. My doctor of functional medicine said with the public ones you breathe in other people's toxins. She said to avoid this, they would need to be cleaned after each use. So, I stopped using the one at my gym and plan to purchase one for my home.
I exercise then go to a steam room and do HIIT , SIT and low intensity breathing combined with all body shaking at fast pace. The steam room has an ice cold water shower inside. I keep hydrated all of the time. I’ve got my HR to 95% and keep it up for 3 minutes then rest. I do that for 8 times.
I do HIIT in my 1 hour sauna session . After 20 minutes I do a cold plunge for 3 minutes in 10-12 C. Then back to the sauna for 25 minutes. No sitting, do moving all the time to chase heart rate up to 150 beats.
End with a cold plunge again,hot shower, cold shower.
Now I’m feeling like reborn
As someone who strength trains 6 days a week, the sauna is a game changer for recovery.
My gym has a Finnish Sauna, Cryo Chairs, and Compression Chairs!!!! Love this news😊
What gym is this?
Great Topic I have a Sauna at my gym and am loving it. This now means I must use it everytime
Hi this is awesome. I have a sauna and I’m so grateful for my sauna. It’s also very therapeutic for your mind in my opinion. I sit in my sauna at least three to four times a week after my workout and I also feel amazing. I have a heavenly traditional sauna you can do steam and dry heat and in love with my sauna.
I avoided Covid for the majority of the pandemic, it wasn’t until I moved and didn’t have my infrared sauna that I enjoyed the virus. The correlation hadn’t occurred to me until now. Interesting. My new sauna gets delivered tomorrow, as I was in the best shape of my life when I had one, and haven’t been able to replicate that success since.
Thanks for the breakdown of the research and validated use and benefits of sauna.
If you want to really boost your sauna experience up. Take some Niacin 20 minutes before. Then you will really be pushing those toxins out. Great video.
@swamphawk6227 No I would be careful there's been some evidence to say other wise at high doses.
Man... that niacin burn... you'll be feeling like you're being stung by wasps in the tropics.
Gonna be sweating bullets
Does the sauna have to be infrared or can i go to a regual sauna?
@alans177 any sauna will work. But infrared saunas penitrate deeper and make you sweat sooner and with less temperatures But both will be just fine.
I actually really love doing my sesh before my workout. I tend to do both but ive been really loving the pre workout sauna sesh lately
Well said. I have an infra red sauna. I see great results and benefits!
I am 52 years old. I am healthier than most my age, and I feel like I can step on the gas and get ripped, if I so choose. I have doing sauna religiously for about a year in conjunction with working out. I can honestly tell you that if you combine diet, gym and sauna, your body will change. I never take it for granted that I can basically use the sauna free at the gym. It is the conerstone of my workout, for rest and repair. Sauna is taken more seriously around the world and it's an institution in places like Korea and Japan....
mike would you mind sharing your opinion on a sauna vs. steam room. which is better or which do you prefer. I heard there is a method of utilizing a sauna, steam room, and ice bath but not sure which order to utilize all 3 and for how long?
not only healthy, it feels so damn good to do the sauna after exercise... its a real pity that I can't find a gym with sauna near me. I'm gonna try winning the lottery so that I can have a private gym & sauna at home, wish me luck
Is there a university in your city? They might have one. The only gym in my town is the Y with one and the local University. I use both. In the meantime, I wish you luck with the loto
I'd love to try it. I do steam my shower 2-3 times a week even while i prefer cool&cold showers, Always rinsing cold
Although it is only my opinion, with a sample size of N = 1, the benefits of blood pressure reduction, cardiac event reductions etc are coming from the vascular system - expanding the pipes and thus pushing more nutrients in and allowing more by-products to pass out... the sauna is like the best vasodilator and circulation booster - better than any medication...
This is so bizzare... The previous recent studies claim you should not have a sauna directly after excercise for atleast two hours as it effects muscle growth.
Wasn't this cold plunging therapy?
They infrared sauna therapy in Japan after heart complications to successfully lower blood pressure.
Saunas are a safe and wonderful aerobic equivalent alternative for those unable to do so for various reasons, like: recovering from surgery, paraplegic, other muscle skeletal to joint issues, morbidly obese, and more.
Great video
Valuable and inspiring information
Thank you for sharing
can i go in sauna before my workout & get same benefits as after
I’m 24 and use the sauna almost every workout. My weight isn’t changing but body composition is and I definitely look leaner since using it so often.
Can you do a video on the benefits of sunbathing versus sauna bathing?
So while I can appreciate all the efforts to get information out to make folks aware of things that will be healthy and good for them. I am now in my 40s and have watched the scientific community say one thing one year and a little bit the road reverse course. I am not saying this current thing is one of those. I am just saying it is really hard to trust any so called scientific studies based on all the science that has claimed to have found something to later be disproven. There has been countless studies that fall into this realm when having to do with be healthy.
Sauna is the best! However, I prefer a traditional sauna with a nice bucket of water for steam. Don’t love the saunas with just dry air. I wonder if there are added benefits to the sauna cold plunge combo. Still remember jumping into a hole in the ice as a kid in the Gulf of Finland.
Löyly!
@@JF-bc2lw As the extent of my Finnish is limited to good dog, good boy, milk, and two beers, I had to look this one up. Steam! Thanks for another word.
@@AlteredState1123 you’re fluent then? 😂
@@nl3712 Hyvä! I have been warned that even Finns have trouble with Finnish after a two year absence from speaking their mother tongue. Now, that is a language challenge.
@@AlteredState1123 my grandma was from Finland and would always yell and swear at me in Finnish so the extent of my vocabulary is just swear words
Thank you so much for your knowledgeable videos
There have been no long term studies on infrared saunas. Only Finnish saunas are covered in all of the benefits you discussed.
I’m Texas we just go for a walk outside after our workout.
Most of the landmark studies are traditional sauna, not infrared. I have a 4x4 home traditional sauna cabinet that has an electric heater with rocks. I definitely recommend traditional over infrared for a home sauna. It can be used dry or with steam (pouring water over the rocks) and the temperatures are much higher and instantaneous, rather than a slow build with IR, where the temperatures are lower. Studies demonstrate cardiovascular benefits take a longer sauna bath with IR versus traditional, almost twice the duration of sauna bath with IR. So traditional is more intense, but that's where the benefit comes from.
Agree! I’ve done both and there’s no comparison to me and the research is all on traditional. My gym has traditional and that’s what I’ve done for years. Most home units are IR so I tried one out. It’s so different to me. I’m quite content with my gym but would like to look into getting a home unit some day so I need to figure out how to convert/build a small area for an area like what you’ve done.
Interesting video & good info, thank you!! 👍🏼
We once had public baths and saunas in some cities.
Well in us cities that would turn into a cesspool.
@@nothanksmegan www.nps.gov/goga/learn/historyculture/sutro-baths.htm
Waded through this video for way to long to finally get to the topic listed in your title.
So I’ve been thinking about incorporating sauna into my fitness practice. There is one at the gym that I go to. I never really see anybody using it but I’m thinking I could pop in there for 20 minutes after my work out. But this got me thinking… Hot yoga probably has the same benefits if not more because you’re actually doing yoga, but just because of the heat aspect.
Been using the sauna regularly for a month and a half after exercising for 15 minutes and I fill great. Got covid 2 weeks ago and had a very slight throat sore nothing else.
I warm up in the sauna for 10 minutes before my workout. I feel like my workout is so much better with a pre-workout sauna than when I don't have access at my boxing gym.
A question still remains unanswered: does heat exposure actually help or hinder recovery from intense exercise? There are arguments for both depending on who you ask. If this was known, it would be helpful to other areas of research.
Is the vasodilation from a sauna or hot tub caused indirectly by nitric oxide ?
I haven't seen evidence that infrared saunas have the same benefits of the traditional dry Finnish sauna. All the excellent quality studies of the effects of regular sauna use from the Nordic countries use traditional sauna. I love my home built sauna and I wouldn't give it irrespective of the health benefits.
So chronologicaly it should be: cold shower, gym, sauna and then ice bath?
Good video. I'm biased because I workout+ sauna 5/6 days a week. The biggest benefit to me, however, is mental health, generally.
Thanks for this. I’m definitely trying it out
I’ve worked out my whole life but never took or had the time to add a sauna until the last few years. Now it’s non negotiable. My gym time lasts a long time but it’s my “me time”. Who knows what health benefits I’ve reaped from adding sauna but it sure feels good and is so satisfying. The silence (even if I listen to podcasts) and stillness is therapeutic on it’s own. I leave the gym soaking wet every time
@@amperage8032 That's great! I really liked your comment. Well-Done!
Give you some spots though. I haven’t been in the sauna for 2 weeks and my face has completely cleared up
would love to see your video on finishing out the inside of the DIY sauna you did.
I would love to see studies on exercise then sauna a few hours(later in the day) and blood volume compared to right after. I’m wondering if the time in between to hydrate and eat help get the benefits even more!
I got Covid twice. First time it was a headache second time I thought it was a Spring time cold. I’m low carb and fasting was a regular part of life at the time.
Never got the jab and never will.
I have low blood pressure. Will Sauna even more lower my blood pressure???
I wanna go to my sauna dome right now IMMEDIATELY!!! Who is with me ? 🔥🔥🔥
I just got out of mine! I’m going for a walk but I plan to get back in it later today. It’s great!
@@robincobb8611 super. That for sharing 🙏
The one and only time I got COVID my symptoms were a runny nose and a cough for 3 days. Ask me how I do it I'm 66 years old.
Thanks for the information
Light inferred sauna, exercise using bands, cold plunge tub, which would do 1, 2, 3. Would you wait any time period between each one. Thanks
Love this!
Like the information, but reminded me of college and the professor just reading off the slides :D
its easy to find the affiliate links in the description but no links to references !!
Big Sauna vs Big Pharma
Thoughts on the far infrared bio mat?
Thanks. All good info...maybe slow down your rate of delivery and break down the research into bullet points.
Hey man it would be great if you could get back to me on this. I’m planning on building a sauna in my own yard, and I’ve been using your build as inspiration. Can you speak on your experience with a wood fired stove? I know there is much more work in building a fire, and I wonder if that could be a reason for not using sauna as often as you might have with electric stove.
Does”pairing” mean you have to do them together? If I run before steam room I can only last 5 to 10 minutes. That is why I switched to run one day and steam room the next day
Are the findings for traditional sauna or infrared? thanks keep up the good work.
I would just avoid infrared altogether. There's so many unsuitable companies selling infrared devices that are not even effective. They sell your bogus product. You can still get these effects taking a hot bath.
Traditional. Here in Finland we don't use infrared saunas.
Love the sauna, will pair with exercise now!
I have a sauna blanket and love it.
We thought of adding a sex swing in our sauna for the benefits plus I could work on my dance moves 😂 ..
I heard sweating from sauna is different from sweat from exercise is that true? What’s the difference ?
Can anyone answer if just being outside (temps here in TX 100+ & high humidity) would be the same. Sweating after a few min is not an issue.
I'm burning more calories while working/working out in this heat... I would say yes. Heat shock proteins still liberated...
Sauna temperatures are triple and more compared to outdoors so I would say no. That's why they talk about going to sauna instead of being outside
For shorter people asphalt, cement, brick, and even stone inner-city sauna benefits not including urban heat islands that short people are in also and not including sinking cities because of climate change that shorter people are in also, my father was born in Puerto Rico and said it is super, demasiao hot in inner-city
Very insightful, thanks man..does this also go for steam rooms or are they different?
Think I missed this, but how frequent and howlong per week do you have to be in a sauna to gain these benefits?
Why would you tell people to listen to audiobooks in the sauna, heat is the worst enemy of any electronics and you’re destroying your phone, earbuds, AirPods, watch, etc… by bringing it in the sauna.
It’s like the one time in my day where I don’t have my phone and watch on me.
If someone could post the main takeaways of the video regarding sauna after exercise, I'd appreciate it!
Cheers
I have a traditional sauna and use it but I am a bit skeptical of the studies. I am sure there is a benefit but all of the studies finding a dramatic benefit were done by the same person in the same country.
Hi, I'm from Finland. Studies about going to sauna have been ongoing like forever in here and done by multiple people/universities etc. And there's a reason why those are done a lot here. It's because we use saunas A LOT! Many of us goes into sauna every single day. We have enough saunas to fit every person in the country. All homes here are included with sauna by default. Majority of apartments etc are equipped with saunas. Offices has saunas etc. Gas stations and grocery stores are exceptions.
i skipped through the vid but what is the recommended time to be in a sauna to get the full range of benefits?
What type of sauna do they recommend or does it matter. I do the classic sauna with heated rocks. I don't think the smoke sauna is a good idea,
I assume these studies are done using typical Finnish or dry saunas rather than infrared saunas. I've found that infrared saunas are far superior for detoxing and weight loss. I would lose one pound every 6 minutes in an infrared saunas compared to zero in Finnish or dry saunas. For one year, I did 30-minute sessions after each gym workout 4 days per week. I would sweat 5 pounds each session and gain the weight back each day until one day it didn't. I then stayed at 170 pounds at 6'0" with a 30-inch waist at age 64. This was only 5 pounds and 1/2 inch more than at 18 years old, but I was twice as strong. I was able to do 5 sets of 23-29 chinups/pull-ups and bicep curls with 60# dumbbells. Also set a PR of 180 push-ups in 3 minutes with Perfect Pushup discs with only 3 10-second rest pauses after the first 90. I recently did 120 at age 76. I take no medications and a morning cleanse every day with servings of 32 ounces of lemon water, 16-24 ounces of celery juice, and a heavy metal detox smoothie about 15-30 minutes apart. I highly recommend the healing protocols and recipes found in Medical Medium books and online.
Rock sauna or infrared sauna ?
I would caution those who have suffered from a recent stroke or heart attack, it's advised that you do not do sauna therapy and if you do talk to your doctor with Appropriate supervision. Hot sauna can be straighteneous on your recent condition.
If you want me to post a paper link let me know.
@gatesroyale please do post. thanks. How far out from a heart incident do you have to wait before returning...? thanks
@NuvoVision it's generally recommended to consult your doctor before using a sauna after a stroke or heart attack. They can provide personalized advice based on your condition and recovery progress. It's important to prioritize your health and safety. If you do decide to do so please spend no more than 10 minutes at a time within the day. I would do an eight week protocol since the research shows that that's when you start to see a lot of reversal on inflammation and CVD. You could also immerse yourself in warm water during a bath. Keep it 100 degrees and no more for caution. There's studies to support that immersion your legs and warm water could increase heat shock proteins.
@NuvoVision After eight weeks I think it's appropriate to increase the duration to 15 minutes. Since the most important thing, though, is seeing your primary care position. So you can get some labs and vitals to make sure all things are peachy
For individuals who have experienced a heart attack, it is generally considered safe to use a sauna after two weeks as long as their condition is stable, and symptoms are controlled. Of course, it’s always a good idea to talk to your cardiologist if you have questions.
I weight train , have a sauna but love my hot bath with epsoms salt end of day. Tough to do both 😢
Add some real magnesium chloride and borax powder.
What about infrared therapy? Or are they worried about the depth of penetration still?
I live in Texas. It's been 105+ every day for the last many weeks. That good for something?
Mike, a little late picking this up but how would you recommend using heat when someone is already doing cold water treatment? Is it too much to do ice dip in the morning and heat before bed! Or alternate day over day?
Amazing video. Sent it to friends and family :). Hope everyone watches!
Did you mention cooling pack for the teste? Does it ruin any positive effects? I think we should keep that sack below 40°C at all times.
I know this would just be a guess, but do you a hot tub would still be helpful in many of these ways. I don't like sauna's the dry heat bothers me, but I love my hot tub.