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Does anyone do "serious" sauna bathing?
Posted on 6/25/25 at 10:53 pm
Posted on 6/25/25 at 10:53 pm
What I mean is, do you do sauna nearly every day at temps of 140/150 or above?
If so, what protocols do you follow and do you supplement with anything besides electrolytes? I see alot of information on toxin binders but know nothing about them. Also, supplements such as glutathione may be beneficial...?
Please help with any experiences/advice.
If so, what protocols do you follow and do you supplement with anything besides electrolytes? I see alot of information on toxin binders but know nothing about them. Also, supplements such as glutathione may be beneficial...?
Please help with any experiences/advice.
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Posted on 6/25/25 at 10:57 pm to Cali 4 LSU
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If so, what protocols do you follow
I get in the sauna
Posted on 6/26/25 at 1:50 am to Mingo Was His NameO
No toxin binders or multivitamin? I’ve used the sauna before but never with strict regulatory like I’m trying to do now.
Posted on 6/26/25 at 9:13 am to Cali 4 LSU
I do 15 minutes 6-7 days a week after exercising. Temps are usually 160-180. Not sure if that's considered "serious" or not, it's more of my post-workout ritual at this point.
There's not much to do in terms of protocols. Just bring in a bottle of water to drink, don't go past 20ish minutes. Don't oversoak the rocks with water - just add a little bit at a time if you want.
Not sure what the benefits are other than I feel great after a 15 minute sauna followed by a cold shower.
There's not much to do in terms of protocols. Just bring in a bottle of water to drink, don't go past 20ish minutes. Don't oversoak the rocks with water - just add a little bit at a time if you want.
Not sure what the benefits are other than I feel great after a 15 minute sauna followed by a cold shower.
This post was edited on 6/26/25 at 9:15 am
Posted on 6/26/25 at 11:17 am to Cali 4 LSU
140-50 is fine if that’s all you have access to but my understand the “benefits” happen more at the 180 range.
Sip water throughout the 15-20 min period and hydrate after but not by chugging. 3-4 days a week is a good fit
Sip water throughout the 15-20 min period and hydrate after but not by chugging. 3-4 days a week is a good fit
Posted on 6/26/25 at 1:43 pm to ks_nola
Workout 4 days a week. Sauna after every workout. I use LMNT with creatine during my workout and top off the water before going in and sip on it while reading a book. Been doing that for about 3 years now. Absolutely love it and won’t become a member of a gym without one
Posted on 6/26/25 at 1:57 pm to Cali 4 LSU
I will say it feels great in the sauna. I can feel the toxins leaking out of my pores. At one time I worked up to 30 mins at 175-180 and even dozed off. I tapered off but feel Ike I need to get back to at least 10-15 mins per gym visit.
Posted on 6/26/25 at 2:42 pm to AbitaFan08
Thanks guys! So far no one uses supplements, other than electrolytes so I guess it's OK to just skip them.
Posted on 6/26/25 at 2:46 pm to ks_nola
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140-50 is fine if that’s all you have access to but my understand the “benefits” happen more at the 180 range.
Research shows >19mim in >170 degrees for 4-5 days per week. This is from Rhonda Kirkpatrick & Andrew Huberman. I suppose I could check out their podcasts to see if they recommend toxin binders or supplements.
I hear you on the water. I usually do 16oz with electrolytes before exercise & then sometimes another 16oz plain water during exercise and before sauna. My sauna sessions are always after exercise.
I gotta say, cold plunges make me feel better but I love sauna and it's use is backed by research.
Posted on 6/26/25 at 3:14 pm to Cali 4 LSU
Prob an autocorrect you meant Dr Rhonda Patrick. Thats where I found all the great studies on 20min sessions 4 days a week. She drops emails every couple weeks with awesome studies and info. Always learning from them.
Posted on 6/27/25 at 10:50 am to AbitaFan08
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I do 15 minutes 6-7 days a week after exercising. Temps are usually 160-180. Not sure if that's considered "serious" or not, it's more of my post-workout ritual at this point.
I been doing same routine. It really feels good after a workout. It helps muscles relax and recover
Posted on 6/27/25 at 9:46 pm to Cali 4 LSU
quote:
What I mean is, do you do sauna nearly every day at temps of 140/150 or above?
I mean, not every day (and I sauna less now that it is so hot), but I've definitely gone 4 - 5 days, several weeks in a row. I do not do much steam, pretty much do the dry sauna, about 160 degrees is the hottest I can get mine and I go 20 to 25 minutes.
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If so, what protocols do you follow and do you supplement with anything besides electrolytes?
I make sure I'm hydrated and eating properly. I'm not sure there is much else to it, but I definitely backed off when I was on an extended fast (during which I was also supplementing with electrolytes).
Posted on 6/28/25 at 3:43 pm to Ace Midnight
What are the benefits of doing this?
Because recently I can sit on my back porch in ridiculous humidity sweating my arse off. It’s not very fun.
Because recently I can sit on my back porch in ridiculous humidity sweating my arse off. It’s not very fun.
Posted on 6/28/25 at 4:21 pm to SquatchDawg
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What are the benefits of doing this?
There are a myriad of health benefits to traditional Finnish-style sauna.
Posted on 6/28/25 at 8:00 pm to Cali 4 LSU
Whenever I hear the word “sauna, I envision this scene (PG version):
Posted on 7/1/25 at 12:33 am to Cali 4 LSU
I have one in my garage that gets up to 150. I do 30 mins every other day. I can’t explain how exactly it makes me feel other than I feel great when I use it and sluggish when I don’t
Posted on 7/1/25 at 3:31 pm to Ace Midnight
quote:what about infrared?
There are a myriad of health benefits to traditional Finnish-style sauna.
Posted on 7/2/25 at 9:18 am to Cali 4 LSU
quote:
what protocols do you follow
Take your glasses off otherwise the metal will burn the shite out of you
Posted on 7/2/25 at 1:22 pm to Neauxla
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what about infrared?
The science is younger and less solid on infrared. I just don't think it (IR) compares well, overall, to traditional Finnish. The temps are lower, to begin with. This may work for folks who just cannot handle traditional Finnish temps. That's probably it's only advantage (maybe convenience?). Something they have studied with infrared is improvement of chronic fatigue syndrome symptoms. Otherwise, improvement in pain, workout recovery time, etc., would be similar (and likely better with traditional) in both modalities.
By reports, the sweat isn't typically as good from infrared. I have only limited knowledge of infrared, basically just from researching the issues myself.
This post was edited on 7/2/25 at 1:23 pm
Posted on 7/2/25 at 1:26 pm to Cali 4 LSU
Toxin binders are snake oil. Use of sauna and cold plunge change nothing. It's a mindset. Just do it if you enjoy the experience. Eat well, run, lift and sleep.
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