The sauna has a relaxing effect, improves breathing, renews the skin and contributes to the elimination of toxins.
Although it is true that the sauna produces sweating, that does not mean that you lose fat. Keep in mind that sweating is not synonymous with burning calories. With perspiration the only thing you will lose is water.
When you leave the sauna and get on the scale, you will notice that your body weight has decreased considerably, but when you resume hydration that weight will return.
The main function of the sauna or steam is to increase the detoxification process of the body, through a process that begins with the elevation of body temperature, which in turn stimulates your metabolism to produce more sucdor, the blood vessels dilate therefore blood circulation is promoted and heartbeats increase to keep the pressure at the normal limit.
According to Allan Lieberman, a researcher at the University of North Carolina, in the United States, assures that the regular use of the sauna benefits the cardiovascular system and also the muscles and calorie consumption, since up to 300 calories can be eliminated in one hour through sweat.
However, the weight lost through it is recovered after the consumption of liquids, so this type of sessions should only be seen as a relaxing and toxin elimination therapy.
Remember that fat is eliminated with a balanced diet and constant practice of exercise. The sauna is an ancient custom that brings insurmountable benefits to health, including muscle elasticity and increased defenses in the immune system, however it is not a factor that makes you eliminate the extra kilos.
Researchers from the University of Korea found that exposing muscles to a high temperature after training improves gains in both strength and volume. Increasing the temperature by only 4C is enough to improve anabolic processes in muscle tissue, raising testosterone and protein synthesis.