Most people love the feel and smell of a sauna! For others, the Jacuzzi is the epitome of luxury and relaxation. You might think these two are as different as apples and oranges, but both have similar benefits and risks.
The health of men and women can be positively and negatively affected by external factors, such as extreme heat. As far as the sauna and Jacuzzi are concerned, "everything in moderation" applies. So if after your workout you don't know what to choose, here are some tips to help you make the right decision.
Sauna and Jacuzzi: How do they work?
Most people prefer a wet sauna, steam. The interior of the sauna can have wooden walls and benches made of white poplar, cedar, hemlock or fir. Saunas have a heat source at an extremely high temperature. The water runs onto the stones (or the heat source) and evaporates quickly creating a hot steam that diffuses into the space. In a dry sauna, there is no water running through the heat source. The atmosphere has no steam.
The mechanics of the Jacuzzi are a bit more complicated. The water level in the hot tub must be higher than the jets and inlet valve. A pump quickly draws the water into the valves, while the pump motor generates varying degrees of force to force the water out of the sprinklers. Sometimes, the pressure can be controlled with a movable ring around the ejector.
You've finished your workout… sauna or hot tub
In the sauna, your body sweats in the heat and humidity and the sweat evaporates. If there is a small difference in temperature between your body and your environment, it is harder for sweat to evaporate and so the heart pumps blood harder to boost the body's supply by sending warm blood to your muscles and the surface of skin, trying to bring down its temperature. The blood vessels on the surface dilate causing your skin to redden. If you are pregnant, ask your doctor before using the sauna.
Just like in a sauna, your body's ability to sweat effectively is not facilitated in a Jacuzzi, and women's health can be negatively affected more than men's, and pregnant women should consult their doctor before using a Jacuzzi and not to use it at all during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that pregnant women exercise or relax in water no hotter than 32°C. In the book, “8 Weeks to Optimum Health…” a minimum of 2-3 sauna sessions per week are recommended to get maximum health benefits. In particular, patients with arthritis use Jacuzzi 2 times a day to reduce pain.
Benefits of relaxation!
After a workout, the swirling, warm water in the Jacuzzi soothes strained, tired muscles, and the ensuing relaxation gives you a pleasant sense of calm. The spurting flow of water from the Jacuzzi jets acts as a massage therapy that relaxes overworked muscles. When used safely, a Jacuzzi is the perfect way to finish a workout!
Here are some useful tips:
• Take your body temperature before entering the Jaccuzi
• Drink plenty of fluids
• Do not stay inside for more than 15 minutes
• The water temperature must not exceed 40°C.
The cleansing benefits of the sauna are an undeniable plus! This form of constant heat body cleansing is often recommended by doctors. Sauna benefits include:
• Detoxification
• Improved cardiovascular function
• Cleansing the skin
• Social interaction
• Stress relief
• Weight loss
To use the sauna correctly, you must:
• Bathe beforehand to remove lotions and bring down body temperature after a workout.
• If you are wearing a swimsuit, make sure there are no zippers or other metal objects that could cause burns.
• After 8-10 minutes, take a break. If you feel well enough, re-enter the sauna for another 5-10 minutes.
• Allow your temperature to drop 5-10 minutes afterwards so that your body is not shocked by the shower/pool water.
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