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On October 21 2008 19:27 Scorch wrote: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. BONUS: Koreans will probably envy you for your huge caucasian dong 
Yeah wtf is with this? Whenever i go into one i almost immediately start feeling stuffed up.
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Don't pass out from heat exaustion, dehydration or loss of blood presure
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On October 22 2008 03:41 FrozenArbiter wrote:Show nested quote +On October 21 2008 18:58 LemOn wrote:
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. How does this work for fighters who use it to drop weight before the weigh-in (which is usually the day before the fight I think)? I can't stand saunas personally, or at least I couldn't last time I tried one.. I always found it annoyingly hard to breathe =/ I'm not sure but I'd assume the massive ammount of electrolytes and water they consume from the second they step off that scale to the moment they fight would cover that. Not to mention that the majority of them are in incredible condition.
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In Finnish saunaculture every1 is hardcore saunadude... Untill otherwise proven  . So dont believe everything 'we' say about saunas;). Over 100C is hot, it starts get hard to breath;).
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Saunas are great, just stay very hydrated.
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I;ve been to a couple of saunas in different places. Basically Finnish people are wackjobs. I prefer a 70-80 celsius sauna and that's just fine for me. Anything above and it just becomes unpleasant.
Also anyone know how hot those onsens in Japan get? Cuz those were scalding my skin way more :D
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picture of Onsen so pretty!
Anyway the real benefit to get a ripped mother fucker isn't there I think. But it's pleasant after a work out and not harmful so why not.
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saunas especially steam saunas are great if you have nose drool from allergies. A small session will cure your allergies pretty damn well and in general is fairly good for your health unless you do too much or your body can't take it.
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Apparently monkeys also like hot springs
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On October 22 2008 08:29 {ToT}Strafe wrote:Apparently monkeys also like hot springs
Lol. I love going to one after a workout, a sauna that is.
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I like saunas and use one once in a while. My ex-trainer said that it had some benefits but I have forgotten what they were. He was austrian tho so one might take it with a grain of salt. The toxins thing is a load of mumbo jumbo anyway.
Is it correct to toss an entire bucket of water on the rocks while shouting perkele!!! and other random finish curses if you want to be a "hardcore saunadude" poser?
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On October 22 2008 09:11 Eatme wrote:
Is it correct to toss an entire bucket of water on the rocks while shouting perkele!!! and other random finish curses if you want to be a "hardcore saunadude" poser?
Fuck. Now I know what to be for Halloween.
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On October 22 2008 08:29 {ToT}Strafe wrote:Apparently monkeys also like hot springs
cute
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On October 22 2008 06:02 kroko wrote:
In Finnish saunaculture every1 is hardcore saunadude... Untill otherwise proven ; ). So dont believe everything 'we' say about saunas ; ). Over 100 C is hot, it starts get hard to breath ; ).
ahh an honest Fin! hope more read you reply and don't walk off with some of the dangerous misconceptions or exagerations posted by some lol..
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On October 21 2008 19:15 FakeSteve[TPR] wrote:Show nested quote +On October 21 2008 18:14 SweeTLemonS[TPR] wrote: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!
Drinking a little bit has absolutely no physical health benefits if you are below 30 years old. No pattern of drinking, even light and regular drinking, is beneficial at the age of an average TLer.
The slight benefit is confined only to old people as it protects slightly from cardiovascular disease. It's generally the alcohol companies that promote this idea that drinking in small moderate amounts is good for you.
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In my experience the size and general layout (& where you sit) has a lot to do with how the actual temperature "feels" on you in a Sauna. Some are "hot as fuck" already at 80, others are all still all "cool'n breezy" at 110.
It's not really the temperature, but the general moisture level in the air around (which you of course can temporarely be adjust by throwing water on the stove), since water(/steam) is a much more efficient conductor of heat than air.
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If the sauna is good (As in they have a ton of different temperature baths, oven room, steam room, showers) and you know how to sauna. It feels fucking great. If they have a lobby with the sauna, use it. Trust me, it's there for a reason.
It doesn't matter if it's good for you or not, it feels fucking good.
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I have been to sauna's all my life (I am korean) and they have always been good experiences.
It basically helps you sweat out all the crap in your body. Another plus is that when you go out and play sports, you tend to get dirty. And when you take a shower, not all of the dirt comes out. So when you go in a Sauna and you start to get all sweaty, if you rub your skin, dirt comes out (daeee), making your skin much cleaner.
I also hear in Korea, there are some really nice ass sauna places. My friend just came back and was telling me how he went to a place where there was a 3 story sauna place. The first floor was a place for food and internet cafe. Second floor was the sauna room. Third floor was a cold room where you go right after and cool off. Also, one of these floors have a place with beds so you can go to sleep and what not.
edit: Also helps clear out my sinuses.
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Yes it is good as many people have said
But a friend of mine who is a healthy/fitness nut told me not to got TOO often.
The steam releases salt from our bodies which is alright but too much salt loss (or some shit like that) causes our muscles to just... give out sorta.
He told me something like that and after 1 sauna visit after another his body just gave out.
Which is weird since he is a really healthy guy.
Turns out it was cause he was losing too much of something (I think salt) with the sauna.
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