{"id":167797,"date":"2025-06-08T14:32:14","date_gmt":"2025-06-08T14:32:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/167797\/"},"modified":"2025-06-08T14:32:14","modified_gmt":"2025-06-08T14:32:14","slug":"the-health-benefits-of-a-sauna-vs-steam-room-per-experts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/167797\/","title":{"rendered":"The Health Benefits Of A Sauna Vs. Steam Room, Per Experts"},"content":{"rendered":"

The newest social club? Saunas<\/a>. Spending time in dry heat is a win-win\u2014you can reap health benefits while hanging out with your friends (which seems like a trend<\/a> everyone is doing now at wellness clubs<\/a>). But steam rooms aren\u2019t getting the same treatment\u2014is there a reason why? Are they as helpful for your health?<\/p>\n

In short, both saunas and steam rooms use heat to increase the body\u2019s core temperature and sweat rate, says exercise physiologist Rachelle Reed, PhD, ACSM-EP. The main difference between the two is climate; the sauna is hotter, but steam rooms are more humid. <\/p>\n

Meet the experts: <\/strong>Rachelle Reed<\/a>, PhD, ACSM-EP, is an exercise physiologist and the Director of Health and Science at Perspire Sauna Studio in Athens, Georgia. Lance Dalleck<\/a>, PhD, is a professor of exercise and sport science at Western Colorado University. Reuben Chen,<\/a> MD, is a board-certified physician specializing in sports medicine and pain management and the Chief Medical Advisor at Sunrider International.<\/p>\n

When your body is exposed to heat, it tries to re-regulate your temperature, which increases your heart rate<\/a>, says Reed. So, if you use a sauna or steam room after a workout, it will somewhat prolong the cardiovascular workout<\/a> while you\u2019re just sitting relaxing, she adds. <\/p>\n

When you work hard to sweat, your systolic blood pressure can also increase, improving your circulation, Reed adds. Sweating in sauna or steam rooms may even lower your risk of heart disease, says Lance Dalleck, PhD, a professor of exercise and sport science at Western Colorado University. <\/p>\n

So, which form of heat therapy should you make part of your post-workout practice? Ahead, experts dive into the benefits of both\u2014and which one is more effective for your health.<\/p>\n

Sauna Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n