Any opinions on the health effects in the use of a sauna [dry heat] in conjunction with cycling?
Yes, dehydration should be taken into account, but assuming that one does maintain proper hydration is a post or pre-ride sauna a good thing?
I've gotten into the habit of a post swim-sauna over the winter. Now that the biking season is well and truly here, having a quick post-ride swim and sauna is appealing. It seems to soothe exerted muscles.
Note: I'm not considering the moral or legal aspects of saunas.
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Any opinions on the health effects in the use of a sauna [dry heat] in conjunction with cycling?
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Yes, dehydration should be taken into account, but assuming that one does maintain proper hydration is a post or pre-ride sauna a good thing?
We have a lot of saunas here in Finland and I often go to one after a ride. I never tried one before a ride and doubt it would do much good, and I'd be worried about dehydration. That of course depends on how hot the sauna in question is - Here they are typically about 80 C (175 F).
After the ride I think they are refreshing, but I doubt there's any significant physiological benefit. I think most sauna goers find them refreshing even without a preceding bicycle ride.
As a Swede I am appalled by your use of dry heat! get thee to The Russian Baths in Chicago and learn to use moisture & seaweed brushes properly. Cover your nuts with one hand when you toss water in the oven--do not oversaturate the air.
I must have ridden by that place hundreds of times without even thinking that it might still be a Russian bath. I'll have to give it a try.
As a Swede I am appalled by your use of dry heat! get thee to The Russian Baths in Chicago and learn to use moisture & seaweed brushes properly. Cover your nuts with one hand when you toss water in the oven--do not oversaturate the air.
I must have ridden by that place hundreds of times without even thinking that it might still be a Russian bath. I'll have to give it a try.
worth every penny imho--I think it's around $25, but bring extra if you want a theraputic beating. I'm serious about the gypsies--leave jewelry and electronics at home or secure them in the safe at the front desk.
