Positive Benefits of the Sauna on our health & Wellbeing

Positive Benefits of the Sauna on our health & Wellbeing

I love the Sauna, nothing better than getting in the warm dry heat at Village Gym Chandlers Ford for a ten to twenty minute session. Lots of people also enjoy the sauna but don’t actually understand the positive healthcare benefits that come with the consistent use of the sauna.

 Reduce blood pressure. Sauna heat helps widen blood vessels and improve circulation, which reduces blood pressure.

Optimize athletic performance. Blood flow improvements from hyperthermic conditioning (heat conditioning) sends more blood to the heart, leading to an increase in plasma and red blood cell volume. That process delivers more oxygen throughout the body, fueling athletic performance.

Fuel weight loss. Regular sauna use is shown to regulate the appetite, increase metabolism, and improve oxygen utilization, helping to fuel weight loss along with a reduction in body fat.

 Improve muscle function and recovery. As more blood flow and oxygen is delivered throughout the body, muscles increase in size and muscle breakdown is diminished. One study showed that two, one-hour sauna sessions for seven days straight increases production of the human growth hormone (HGH) by two to five times. 

Supercharge your cell power. Heat has been proven to positively impact your mitochondria, the ‘batteries’ powering your cells, helping your body naturally produce more energy and stay fit. 

I hope that the above educates you further in to some of the many benefits of using the Sauna to help improve your health and wellbeing.

If your looking for a great Sauna, check out Village Gym in Eastleigh/Chandlers Ford for an awesome Sauna session today.