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 2009-09-08 4:45 PM |
Expert  1092   St. Paul, MN |  Subject: Athletic Benefits to a Sauna?...The Y where I swim has a sauna near the pool. I was wondering if anyone knows of benefits of using a sauna. Is it good after a hard workout to loosen up sore muscles and ligaments? (I'm prone to tendonitis in my IT band and heel.) Or is it dangerous in that instance? I want to be taking advantage of it if it's useful to amateur athletes such as myself. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!! |
| 2009-09-08 6:25 PM in reply to: #2395434 |
Pro 6582  Melbourne FL Gold member | Subject: RE: Athletic Benefits to a Sauna?... What is the "hard workout"? Cardio or strength WO? Sauna's are not recomemnded if your core tempurature is already high. Better off doing a cold tub/packs for the soft tissue after a workout. Now I love a good hot tub evey now and then whenever I'm sore. |
| 2009-09-08 6:27 PM in reply to: #2395434 |
Expert 1092 St. Paul, MN | Subject: RE: Athletic Benefits to a Sauna?... I was thinking after a hard bike or run. Yeah, you're right, ice is better on those sore spots... |
| 2009-09-08 7:50 PM in reply to: #2395434 |
Regular 103 , Indiana | Subject: RE: Athletic Benefits to a Sauna?... I personally like the sauna after a hard workout. I use it to stretch my self out after a workout. Ill usually stretch for 5 minutes, then sit, and then stretch again for 5. I always bring a bottle of water in there with me too. I feel that it helps relieve the soreness and helps with getting rid of the lactic acid that builds up in the muscles. |
| 2009-09-08 8:10 PM in reply to: #2395434 |
Extreme Veteran 464 Louisville, KY | Subject: RE: Athletic Benefits to a Sauna?... I don't know about benefits to it, but I love hitting the sauna after my swim workout. I only do it after a swim. After a hard run or bike, I have no desire for it. |
| 2009-09-09 7:49 AM in reply to: #2395434 |
Veteran 197 Circle Pines, MN | Subject: RE: Athletic Benefits to a Sauna?... I only hit the Sauna after a swim workout to try to sweat out some of the chlorine from the pool. Plus I get to talk to some people who just go in there to relax. It is a good place to do some light stretches after my swim workout. I just can't stay in there much longer than 15 minutes. Lance |
| 2009-09-09 7:56 AM in reply to: #2395434 |
Expert 1092 St. Paul, MN | Subject: RE: Athletic Benefits to a Sauna?... I like the idea of using it to "sweat out some of the chlorine" from the pool! I hopped in the sauna yesterday after a 30 minute swim, and I could only do it for about 10 minutes. And I was doing some light stretches for the last half too. Thanks everyone!! |
 2009-09-09 7:59 AM in reply to: #2395434 |
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| Master 1440 | Subject: RE: Athletic Benefits to a Sauna?... wabashtriguy17 - 2009-09-08 8:50 PM I personally like the sauna after a hard workout. I use it to stretch my self out after a workout. Ill usually stretch for 5 minutes, then sit, and then stretch again for 5. I always bring a bottle of water in there with me too. I feel that it helps relieve the soreness and helps with getting rid of the lactic acid that builds up in the muscles. X2 also really good after a long swim |
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