When the sun is shining and the temperature is rising, a sauna may not be the first thing on your mind, especially if your summers are hot and humid. But there are a whole host of reason why you should continue your sauna routine even during the hottest months of the year.
Should I sauna in summer?
The short answer is, yes! Continuity is key when it comes to a healthy lifestyle, and that includes saunas. If you’re wondering how long and how often you can use a sauna, there’s no set answer, but know that it’s safe to do so every day and for as long as you feel comfortable. Optimally aim for four times a week, all-year-round, and make saunas an important part of your wellness regime.
7 reasons why you should sauna in summer
Heat management
The 35°C heat you’ve been roasting in will suddenly feel a lot less toasty after a steamy session in a 80°C sauna. So if you’re feeling like the sun’s rays are getting too much, it could be the perfect time to seek out your summer sauna. Don’t forget your refreshing, icy cold shower too.
Relaxes muscles
There’s a good reason people take a sauna after a workout. The heat is therapeutic for aches and pains, sore joints, and tight muscles and since it increases blood circulation it ups the body’s natural healing process. Finish off your physical activity with a sauna and your body will thank you.
Boosts mood
The summer sun puts most of us in a better mood, but a sauna can enhance that. A session helps release those happy endorphins – the same ones you get from a workout – putting a pep in your step and giving you a boost of energy.
Reduces stress
Stress doesn’t care if it’s spring, summer, autumn or winter so help reduce it year-round by escaping to the tranquility of a sauna. The heat helps regulate the levels of the stress hormone, cortisol, in your body and stimulates the production of the happy hormone, serotonin. So take deep breathes and surrender to the calm of your sauna to feel the stress melt away.
Burns calories
Summer sun and swimwear go hand in hand, and to look and feel your best you’ll want to ensure you’ are burning calories efficiently. Taking a sauna can help with that as it increases your heart rate and metabolism to keep your weight on track. Not to mention the mere process of sweating requires a considerable amount of energy!
Cleanses skin
Sun, sand, and sea air can be great for a healthy, summer glow, but skin can also get clogged with dirt, grime, and sunscreen. Getting your deep sweat on in a sauna can cleanse your skin by rinsing out the bacteria and dead skin cells and flushing out impurities and toxins along the way. The increased circulation also means more nutrients are being delivered to the skin, so your complexion can thrive.
Improves sleep
A balmy summer’s evening can lead to a restless night’s sleep, so when you do hit the hay you really want to be ready for your zzzz’s. Saunas relax your muscles and your entire body, making your brain deliver the message that it’s time to go to sleep. You can even save your sauna for evening time for part of your sleep-inducing bedtime routine.
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