![]() ![]() ![]() In scuba divers, a single sauna session before diving has been shown to significantly decrease the number of circulating bubbles after a chamber dive, thereby minimizing the risk of decompression sickness. The Finnish sauna has been found to increase the endurance of locomotor and cardiorespiratory systems and physiological efficiency. , postexercise sauna bathing over a period of three weeks substantially improved running performance, which can be attributed to an increase in blood volume. Regular sauna use improves adaptability to various environmental conditions, increases physical effort, and contributes to emotional wellbeing. Īthletes and individuals purport using the sauna to cleanse the body, refresh the mind, and accelerate recovery and relaxation. Historically, saunas were popularized by Finnish athletes during the Olympic Games of 1936 consequently, sauna baths have been introduced to training programs in many sport disciplines. In addition, growing numbers of people install saunas at home or use different types of sauna (dry, steam, or infrared) in SPA centers. Finland has a population of 5.2 million, and nearly 2 million Finns use saunas regularly, whilst other Scandinavians also take sauna baths at least once a week for health improvement. Despite the above, many people visit saunas out of curiosity or the desire to follow the latest trends, and not all of them use saunas regularly. Sauna has emerged as a popular form of wellness treatment around the world in recent decades. ![]()
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