Sauna (sow-nah) or steam bath can help you shed inches off your waist. Sauna for weight loss is a growing trend. This traditional Finnish bath at 150-195° F is proven to aid weight loss (1). Research shows that a sauna can be directly compared to a moderate-intensity workout (2). This means you will work out without moving an inch, relax, and enjoy a beautifying bath. Is not that the dream? Read on to know how sauna aids weight loss, how many calories can sauna burn per session, and precautions to take. Read on to get all the details. Scroll down!
StyleCraze Trivia Traditional Finnish saunas typically involve brief exposures of 5 to 20 minutes at temperatures ranging between 80°C–100°C with dry air (10% to 20% humidity), which are alternated with brief periods of exposure to increased humidity. The rise in humidity level is generated by throwing water on heated rocks.
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Can Sauna Help With Weight Loss?
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Yes, sauna may help you lose weight. Read on to know how.
- Acts As A Detoxifier
The heat of the sauna makes you sweat more, which helps you get rid of toxins easily (3). This is healthy, especially if you do not workout regularly (or at all!) or stay indoors all day long in low temperature conditioned air.
Sweating will also help flush out heavy metals like nickel, mercury, copper, and zinc that are absorbed via the foods you eat. (4). As a result, you will start losing weight by burning the fat effectively.
