Health Spas Guide

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Ah, the many claims about the health benefits of saunas. Lose weight, cleanse the body of toxins, relieve arthritis symptoms, improve respiratory problems, etc. 300 to 500 calories are burned during a 30-minute sauna session.

Building and toning muscles from regular exercise gives the equivalent calorie burn with additional toning benefits. For optimal weight loss, do some exercise, then take a sauna afterwards.

“Saunas rid the body of toxins” is a claim made by many sauna sellers, and it is a commonly-held belief among sauna enthusiasts. Taking regular saunas is said to reduce cholesterol without any change in the diet.

During a sauna the heart rate increases and the blood vessels dilate.

The heat experienced in saunas can have real benefits.

Perhaps the greatest health benefit of the sauna is the relaxation it creates. A sauna before bed promotes deep sleep, which is crucial to revitalize the body.

Sauna For Your Health

A swim spa offers the unique combination of both a hot tub and a swimming area in which you can do some water aerobics – EXCELLENT for your heart! – and swim some strengthening laps.