Are Sauna's/Steam Rooms beneficial?

[nodiggitydave]

The gym I'm a member of has features like the sauna and a steam room. I've been using these for pretty much every work out but I've realised I could be over doing it and I'm not sure of it's effects. Google didn't bring up any negatice effects. Anyone help me out?

 

[wlmcrae]

If you get a good sweat from them, then shower off ASAP, you're actually pulling a light chemical detox. This is a good thing - sauna (sweating) is actually the only way for the body to get rid of some toxins. Sauna after a workout potentiates the cleansing effect of the workout. In short, no problems - enjoy!

 

[chestmaster1]

The sauna has many benefits including increasing GH levels, and restoring thyroid hormone levels read these

http://www.steamandsauna.com/medica...about_infra.htm

http://www.boldpath.com/anti agin...sletter 2.htm

 

[ian_ccs]

Sauna or steam rooms are good for health...They definately help you in making you sweat. Sweat is a good way of excreting toxins and unwanted enzymes and chemicals in the body....
Adding some chemicals in the sauna or steam also helps at times...
Sauna is also a good way to relax!!
So, enjoy your bath....

 

[medical]

They have limited benefits for heterosexuals.

 

[nodiggitydave]

???

 

[rnch]

esp if certain elite members give u a happy ending.

 

[nodiggitydave]

didn't realise this was a comedy show.

I was concerned because I never see many big guys go in either the steam room or the sauna.

 

[domoljub]

???

lmao !!

 

[nodiggitydave]

Happy Xmas