They say you can only have two: Success, sleep, healthy lifestyle, or social life. Which two are most prevalent in your life? Do you wish you had more balance between all four?
When your schedule is full, you have to make the most of your time, especially when it comes to health and wellness. Our team at Energy Center-Manhattan Pool can give you some tips on how to make the most of each home sauna session so maybe you can find room for all four items after all. Here are a few ways to maximize your sauna health benefits.
Shower Before and After Your Sauna Session
Why would you shower before your sauna session when you’re about to sweat? We’re glad you asked! For one, showering will start the process of relaxing your body and mind. Also, showering will clean your skin and open your pores so that you can sweat more freely and sooner into your session. It’s also a good idea to shower beforehand to aid in increased blood flow and circulation that will be further increased during your sauna
Showering after your sauna session may be a no-brainer, but how does it aid in sauna health benefits? Showering afterward will rinse away any sweat from your skin collected during your session while also helping your body to cool down.
Say Yes to H2O!
Staying hydrated is critical to maximizing sauna health benefits! Drink lots of water before and after each session. Drinking water before using your home sauna will help you feel invigorated, decrease feelings of sluggishness, and aid in sweating and maintaining proper body function during your session.
Be sure to drink up afterward as well, as you will have sweated throughout your session. You may not even realize how much fluid you lost during your sauna use. According to Harvard Health Publishing, it’s recommended to drink as much as two to four glasses of water after each sauna session.
In addition to water intake, it is recommended to avoid alcohol use before or after you use your home sauna to avoid dehydration and feelings of dizziness.
Set and Stick to a Home Sauna Schedule
Just like with healthy eating and exercise, a sauna is most beneficial when it is done regularly. Ideally, you can use your sauna for at least 15 minutes three or four times a week. Doing so will give you the most noticeable benefits. We recommend you make a home sauna schedule and stick with it. The most frequent times of the day to use your sauna include first thing in the morning, on your lunch break, after work, and right before bed. Though, the best time of day for you is completely up to your personal preference.
Care For Your Skin
You can also maximize the benefits of your sauna use by caring properly for your skin. Having a good skincare routine and regularly exfoliating dead skin cells away will allow you to sweat more freely and benefit fully from your sauna.
Proper Positioning in Your Sauna
The position you sit in while sauna bathing can affect your health benefits. Try to avoid curling up or sitting in a tight position. Instead, extend your legs and even lie down. This will allow the heat to reach your body equally and allow your muscles to stretch out and benefit more from the heat.
Learn More About Sauna Health Benefits
To learn more about sauna health benefits or for help deciding which sauna type is right for you, contact our team at Energy Center Manhattan Pool. Make the most of your time and maximize your sauna health benefits with these tips. Come find your gathering place with Energy Center-Manhattan Pool.
