Soothing warmth that works - this is how the results of the many scientific studies on the subject of "sauna and sport" can be summarized. A wide variety of studies have repeatedly shown that regular visits to the sauna after fitness training can have a positive effect on athletic performance.
The sauna has several positive effects: It stimulates the metabolism and blood flow to the muscles, which supports regeneration after training. In addition, the heat helps to relieve muscle tension or injuries. Not to forget, of course, the well-known general positive effects of the sauna: the immune system is trained and strengthened, it is easier to fall asleep and the number of times you wake up at night is reduced, as well as mental relaxation.
Pay attention to the order: Sauna after sports
Whether you are a top athlete or a hobby athlete - the order is very important: first comes the sport - then the sauna. After training, athletes should also give their cardiovascular system a chance to calm down before going to the sauna. The ideal thing to do is to rest briefly and work up a sweat - and then take a shower in peace and quiet. In this way, body and mind are already set for relaxation and ideally prepared for the sauna.
Source and image source: BODYMEDIA
Published on: 7 February 2022