The first saunas date back to the Finnish 10,000 years ago! So, why are they still around and popular today? Because they have incredible benefits, now backed by science. Here are the top benefits;
- Flushing Toxins- through sweat, we release heavy metals and organic pollutants.
- Heart & Brain Health - studies have shown 4-7 sauna sessions per week can decrease risk of cardiovascular disease related deaths by 50%, and reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease by 65%!
- Sport Endurance & Recovery - studies show sauna use increases oxygen utilization, running speed, time to exhaustion, and heat tolerance.
- Stress Reduction - 83% of regular sauna users report improved sleep and relaxation after sauna use.
Just 10-20 minutes a day can drastically improve your health and performance inside and outside the gym doors.
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