Steam or Sauna after workout?

kimgohan · Post by **kimgohan** » Wed May 06, 2009 12:48 pm

After workout, which one do you prefer Steam or Sauna? If so how long you take?

RK19 · Post by **RK19** » Wed May 06, 2009 12:55 pm

whats the difference?

kimgohan · Post by **kimgohan** » Wed May 06, 2009 1:01 pm

Steam has a lot of presipitation or evaporation, which ever is the right term, since hot air comes from steam. While sauna is a sort of heat radiation whether it's a lava rock or radiator type. In short, on steam theres a possibility that you inhale fluids and your skin will be soaked on steamed water. While on sauna it is a sort of dry heat.

RK19 · Post by **RK19** » Wed May 06, 2009 1:05 pm

gotcha.

i dont know which is better i was just curious of the difference.

kimgohan · Post by **kimgohan** » Wed May 06, 2009 1:13 pm

Thanks anyway. Just only concern if there's any effect on muscle recovery or so.

swanso5 · Post by **swanso5** » Wed May 06, 2009 6:48 pm

probably a negative effect if anything as you should rehydrate after training not the dehydrate

try and protein shake, carbs and a basic shower, tried and true

www.uponlinetraining.com

kimgohan · Post by **kimgohan** » Thu May 07, 2009 12:57 pm

Thanks, maybe just stick to shower.

Nokie173 · Post by **Nokie173** » Wed May 13, 2009 2:18 pm

I don't know about muscle recovery but I go to both the steam and sauna.
Not the same day tho, i take turn.
I usually go in there for 10-15 mins and stretch after a workout.
When I stretch in there it seems like blood flows better.
I feel less sore from a previous workout...
I usually drink lots of water before, during, and afterâ€¦ so I will be hydrated.
Besideâ€¦ After i'm out of there i feel like skin is more smooth!

Packard · Post by **Packard** » Thu May 14, 2009 4:34 pm

Both are potentially dangerous and should be done in moderation.

A steam bath before shaving is a wonderful way to prep the beard. I recommend it.

A sauna allows you to regulate your core body temperature by sweating. But too long in the sauna and you will dehydrate. Not a good thing.

A steam bath (also the hot whirlpool) can quickly elevate your core temperature and you should step out of the room (or pool) as soon as you feel uncomfortable. Don't be a tough guy. The heat will kill your performance--even a day or two later. It can take as long as 2 or 3 days to rehydrate from excessive water loss.

kimgohan · Post by **kimgohan** » Thu May 14, 2009 5:01 pm

Thanks! I usually stay for 5 mins. and 5 mins. on cooler area before hitting the shower. With all this responses maybe I shall do sauna once a week with the same time frame. Thank you guys.

aerofity · Post by **aerofity** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 7:49 am

After awork out,i believe steam bath would be of quality benefit than Sauna given that Sauna is direct heat capable of dehydrating the body fluid which is highly required by the body at the moment after a work out.
Steam bath is superb due to its eucaliptus content that clear cardio system of impurities leaving the body more relaxed.

Packard · Post by **Packard** » Wed Sep 16, 2009 11:14 am

Lesplease wrote:I've read that dry heat is better than moist heat, though I can't recall why. gym has a sauna but I never remember to use it.

A steam bath is good if you ever decide to shave your legs again.

Love,

Packsy Poo

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