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MyLostTemple *
Profile Blog Joined November 2004
United States2921 Posts
October 21 2008 09:02 GMT
#1
I signed up for the gym about a week ago so i could become a ripped nerd baller and i've noticed a sauna in my gym. i've heard so many different things about these things i dunno what to think. is it actually good for you to go to a sauna? should i do it after working out? does it make you lose weight or just cleanse ur system? someone explain this to me.
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Naib
Profile Blog Joined November 2004
Hungary4867 Posts
October 21 2008 09:06 GMT
#2
It definitely helps to clean your system in my experience. I never really aimed to be a "ripped nerd baller" as you put it, but whenever I go swimming with my friend (we exercise together, running / swimming when our time allows) we always spend time in the sauna as well - and I feel refreshed and somehow more "sharp" after every time period spent in the sauna.

If you know some finnish people, they're experts on the subject
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Glider
Profile Blog Joined December 2005
United States1353 Posts
October 21 2008 09:08 GMT
#3
It's supposed to be very good at cleansing the lungs and make you sweat out other bodily toxic. People always say that they feel great coming out of sauna but that could be true or it could just be placebo effect.
Schnake
Profile Joined September 2003
Germany2819 Posts
October 21 2008 09:09 GMT
#4
From my experience, saunas were good for me. I think it helps your immune system by having the hot/cold contrasts, but I am not sure on that.

After all, it is fun to sweat and then relax afterwards. I liked it.
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FakeSteve[TPR]
Profile Blog Joined July 2003
Valhalla18444 Posts
October 21 2008 09:12 GMT
#5
it makes you feel great how could it not be good for you
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SweeTLemonS[TPR]
Profile Blog Joined June 2003
11739 Posts
October 21 2008 09:14 GMT
#6
On October 21 2008 18:12 FakeSteve[TPR] wrote:
it makes you feel great how could it not be good for you


Alcohol makes you feel great too.
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Dewis
Profile Blog Joined April 2007
Finland344 Posts
October 21 2008 09:14 GMT
#7
I really don't know if there are any actual benefits in going to a sauna but it relaxes you so much. Personally I feel very refreshed after a 15-30 min visit to a sauna.

Some sportsmen use sauna to lose weight fast when they temporarily need to reach a specific weight before a weighing (boxers, wrestlers etc.). However, the weightloss is not permanent since all you do is sweat heavily.
Ghardo
Profile Blog Joined September 2004
Germany1685 Posts
October 21 2008 09:17 GMT
#8
it's great. seriously.

one of the things where you feel really relaxed afterwards and still don't have any negative side effects. (like with weed, alcohol)

take a cold shower afterwards and then chill in a deckchair - at best with a freshly pressed orange juice. that's mucho win.
Naib
Profile Blog Joined November 2004
Hungary4867 Posts
October 21 2008 09:17 GMT
#9
Oh I forgot to add, should you achieve your goal of being "ripped baller nerd", you ought to mention the first reply in this post in one of your casts! <3
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LosingID8
Profile Blog Joined December 2006
CA10829 Posts
October 21 2008 09:18 GMT
#10
idk if there is scientific basis behind it, but i've heard that it helps you sweat out toxins.

the only time it could be bad is if you are in an extremely hot sauna and/or you stay in there for more than 30 minutes in one sitting.
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Dewis
Profile Blog Joined April 2007
Finland344 Posts
October 21 2008 09:24 GMT
#11
There has actually been quite a few deaths in Finland when the drunk finns have passed out in saunas, so remember not to do it alone when you're drunk...
lakrismamma
Profile Joined August 2006
Sweden543 Posts
October 21 2008 09:33 GMT
#12
Its good and cleans your system but I stil think that it is hard on your body. If you are a bit sick you will definently get worse by going in a sauna. But I guess you shouldnt work out either if you are a bit under the weather..
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TheTyranid
Profile Blog Joined April 2007
Russian Federation4333 Posts
October 21 2008 09:48 GMT
#13
Eh, the saunas at the gym are not the real saunas. They are cold as shit. It would be much better to go to a jacuzzi if you have one at the gym.
TheTyranid
Profile Blog Joined April 2007
Russian Federation4333 Posts
October 21 2008 09:50 GMT
#14
On October 21 2008 18:24 Dewis wrote:
There has actually been quite a few deaths in Finland when the drunk finns have passed out in saunas, so remember not to do it alone when you're drunk...

I bet a person can sit forever in a "sauna" he's describing. The Finnish saunas are hardcore, the real deal. You shouldn't sit in one of those for more than several minutes.
LordofToast
Profile Joined May 2008
United Kingdom250 Posts
October 21 2008 09:51 GMT
#15
Lowers your sperm count thats about it for negative effects afiak.
BlackStar
Profile Blog Joined July 2007
Netherlands3029 Posts
Last Edited: 2008-10-21 09:55:17
October 21 2008 09:54 GMT
#16
Because it makes you sweat a lot it cleans the pores in your skin. Donno if that means it reduces pimples or makes your skin look better. But at least it's something. The skin is not an important organ but it's the bodies largest one.

Also the heat puts some stress on your body in terms of heart beat and blood flow which is of course healthy.
LemOn
Profile Blog Joined July 2005
United Kingdom8629 Posts
October 21 2008 09:58 GMT
#17
It also increases your VO2 MAX. And from the sporting point of view, it decreases your performance up to three days after the extensive sauna session.
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FakeSteve[TPR]
Profile Blog Joined July 2003
Valhalla18444 Posts
October 21 2008 10:15 GMT
#18
On October 21 2008 18:14 SweeTLemonS[TPR] wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 21 2008 18:12 FakeSteve[TPR] wrote:
it makes you feel great how could it not be good for you


Alcohol makes you feel great too.


not if you drink too much, then you feel like ass

drinking a little bit is good for you!
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ShloobeR
Profile Blog Joined April 2008
Korea (South)3820 Posts
October 21 2008 10:17 GMT
#19
On October 21 2008 18:54 BlackStar wrote:
Because it makes you sweat a lot it cleans the pores in your skin. Donno if that means it reduces pimples or makes your skin look better. But at least it's something. The skin is not an important organ but it's the bodies largest one.

Also the heat puts some stress on your body in terms of heart beat and blood flow which is of course healthy.


I'd like to see how long you last without skin : D
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Scorch
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Austria3371 Posts
October 21 2008 10:27 GMT
#20
I don't know if it's healthy (I think it is), but it sure is relaxing. Watch out though, you can catch an ugly cold afterwards if you don't pay attention.
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