Sauna is gaining clinical co-sign. 🔥🩺 A 2021 study looked at the biological impact of sauna, and found that the wellness routine appears to extend healthspan. By mimicking the same physiological and protective responses as exercise, repeated sauna use optimizes stress response — protecting against cardiovascular and neurodegenerative disease. Researchers say sauna-ing can also preserve muscle mass and fight sarcopenia. Science is stacking in favor of the Finnish tradition, with other studies showing: — Saunaing ~3x/week lowers all-cause mortality risk by 40% and CVD death risk by 27%. — Sauna lowers blood pressure and cholesterol—while enhancing cardio fitness and recovery—when paired with exercise. — A single session can improve reaction time, psychological stress, and mood. Heat therapy is being explored as a path to combat depression, dementia, arthritis, and even cancer. Surging with wellness consumers, the global sauna market is expected to top $195B by 2029. 📩 Subscribe to Fitt Insider for more health & fitness news, trends, insights, and market research: https://lnkd.in/ePW8y89d [Study: Patrick RP, Johnson TL. Sauna use as a lifestyle practice to extend healthspan. Exp Gerontol. 2021.]
I'm a living testament to these statements! In 2016 my health was at rock bottom and I thought I was going to die. Huge list of health problems, I couldn't even go for a 10-minute walk without hurting for days after. So I bought a sauna and put it into my workspace so I had no excuse not to do it. It changed my life and was one of the pivotal routines that significantly and immediately impacted my quality of life.
Rich A.
1w
One of the best investments I ever made.
I love doing a sauna session not too far from my bedtime. Helps decrease my stress level and prepares my body for a good night sleep.
Super cool. I’d love to be prescribed a sauna by my doc hahaha
The best! My second book has a chapter on hyperthermic conditioning / deep sweating and talks through the benefits of each type of sauna
In my country Russian steam is a big deal - part of our culture. However, got used to infrared saunas recently, it has its own benefits as well
Sauna after a workout is like my reset button for the day.
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1wLove my routine of 3-4x a week, usually with friends!