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Summer brings hot sunny days, refreshments with cold drinks, jumping into the sea or pool, and relaxed evenings on the terrace. Why would you want to use a sauna on hot summer days anyway? We often associate the sauna only with the cold season of the year, where we warm up and relax after a long day. But sauna in the summer also has many benefits for your body and mind - read about them.
Sauna in summer creates different heat conditions
We often equate the summer heat with a sauna treatment. Although the conditions are quite different: A sauna is a controlled area where temperatures rise from 65°C (infrared sauna) to a high of 90°C (Finnish sauna). These temperatures are what stimulate deep sweating, which removes toxic substances from the depths of our body. The temperatures outside do not reach such high numbers, nor is it possible to adjust the humidity. In the saunas with LED RGB lighting, you can also treat yourself to chromotherapy, and with the addition of essential oils, also aromatherapy.
The sauna in the summer months also allows you to cool off in the sea, lake or jacuzzi.
Easier adaptation to external temperatures
20-minute sauna therapy at 65 °C and cooling down in the shower or in the pool... Even the hottest day will no longer seem as hot as it did before visiting the sauna. For those who like the heat, this is also a great way to enjoy high temperatures without the harmful rays of the sun.
Elimination of toxins
Regardless of the season, the body is constantly excreting toxins through sweating. The sauna can increase and speed up this process, as the body heats up deeper and more intensively in a short time with high temperatures. In the summer, when we are often exposed to large amounts of polluted air and harmful substances, regularly visiting the sauna is an excellent way to cleanse the body of toxins and maintain skin health.
Strengthening the immune system
Sauna in the summer strengthens the immune system, which is useful not only in the winter months, but also in the summer months, when we can face various challenges, such as increased exposure to bacteria and viruses due to travel or mass events.
Reducing stress and improving mood
Summer can also bring more stress, whether due to vacations, family obligations, or simply the heat. A sauna is a great way to relax and reduce stress, as it allows you to take a moment for yourself, get away from the everyday hustle and bustle and focus on your inner peace.
Research shows that heat has the same effect on the body as exercise - endorphins are released, which give a new wave of energy to face everyday obligations.
In Scandinavian countries, saunas are often placed by the lake, which allows for cooling down and a wonderful view of nature.
Muscle relaxation
The sauna provides a calm and relaxing environment for your body as well. Hot air is therapeutic for sore joints and muscles. If you suffer from arthritis or other physical pain, a sauna is a wonderful way to relax all your muscles. The intense heat in the sauna accelerates the blood flow and reduces tension in the body, therefore it also relieves other pains in the body.
By improving circulation, the sauna contributes to a better transfer of nutrients to the tissues and the removal of metabolic waste products. As a result, you feel more refreshed and full of energy, which is especially useful in the summer months when you want to take advantage of every ray of sunshine.
Maintaining healthy skin
Although it seems that the skin is healthier during the summer months, it is often the opposite. Frequent exposure to the sun and chlorinated water can dry out the skin and cause moisture loss. Regular sauna use helps to remove dead cells, release tension in the face, improve skin elasticity and remove useless bacteria. The end result is refreshed, nourished skin that shines with freshness and a youthful glow.
Using a sauna in the summer ensures beautiful, shiny and healthy skin.
Sauna after training
A sauna in the summer months also helps you achieve your sports goals - to further improve your fitness or prepare your body for summer clothes. The high temperature also increases the production of red blood cells, giving you more energy and oxygen for longer and harder training. The sauna also helps you recover faster after training.
A few more tips - using the sauna in the summer
- It is important to hydrate properly before, during and after the sauna, as we sweat intensely during the procedure. By drinking a sufficient amount of water, we maintain the fluid level in the body and prevent dehydration.
- In the summer months, it is good to adapt to higher outside temperatures by not exposing yourself to direct sunlight before entering the sauna. In addition, it is recommended to adapt to one's own feelings during the sauna and not to exaggerate the time spent in the sauna.
- Before and after the sauna, wash the body thoroughly and use a towel or seat cover to prevent direct contact with the surfaces in the sauna.
- After finishing the sauna, take time to rest and cool down your body before re-exposing yourself to high outside temperatures. A slow cold shower or a short relaxing massage can help to cool down the body faster and make you feel refreshed.
Using a sauna in the summer is therefore more than a welcome habit for our body. Step into this little room of heat and take care of your health and well-being even during the warmer months of the year.
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