At 6fitGyms we have boths ladies and gents saunas as part of your membership
Using a sauna can offer a wide range of health benefits. Here’s a summary of the most commonly cited advantages:
- Relaxation and Stress Reduction: Sauna use promotes relaxation and can significantly reduce stress levels. The heat helps to relax muscles, relieve tension throughout the body, and stimulate the release of endorphins, which are natural feel-good compounds.
- Improved Circulation: The heat from the sauna causes your heart rate to increase, and your blood vessels to widen. This improves circulation, as blood can flow more freely throughout the body, which has various health benefits, including improved muscle recovery and reduced soreness.
- Detoxification: Sweating in a sauna can help flush toxins from the body. While the body naturally eliminates toxins through the liver and kidneys, sweating can help remove them through the skin as well.
- Skin Cleansing: Heat opens up pores, and sweating can help cleanse the skin by flushing out toxins and impurities. Regular sauna use can result in clearer, healthier-looking skin.
- Pain Relief: The heat of a sauna can alleviate pain and stiffness associated with conditions like arthritis. The increased circulation can also help reduce muscle soreness and improve joint movement.
- Improved Sleep: Many people report better sleep quality after sauna use, likely due to its relaxing effects and the potential for it to help lower stress levels.
- Support for Cardiovascular Health: Regular sauna use has been linked to a lower risk of heart diseases. The improved circulation and stress-reducing effects contribute to heart health. Some studies have found that regular sauna use correlates with a reduced risk of high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and sudden cardiac death.
- Respiratory Benefits: The warm, dry air of the sauna may help open up the airways, loosen phlegm, and reduce congestion in individuals with asthma or bronchitis.
- Immune System Boost: Some research suggests that regular sauna use can stimulate the immune system, increasing the production of white blood cells, which help fight off illness.
- Weight Loss and Metabolism: While the weight loss primarily results from fluid loss (which should be replenished to avoid dehydration), the increased heart rate from sauna use can also contribute to a slightly elevated metabolism, potentially aiding in weight loss efforts over time.
It’s important to use saunas safely, which means staying hydrated, limiting sessions to 15–20 minutes,
Sometimes hydration salts or adding small pinch of sea salt to water can help REHYDRATE
if using heart medication pls check with your doctor before using our sauna