Saunas, a room with hot rocks that water is thrown on to generate steam, is a relaxing way to end any workout or day. The sweat the sauna’s heat induces burns an impressive amount of calories as well as flush toxins from the body, improve cardiovascular performance, help boost immune syste, and relaxes muscles and joints. Lets look at the calorie burning benefits sitting in a sauna can offer you.
Calories Burn In A Sauna By Body Weight And Time
Body Weight = 120 Pounds
5 Minutes – 37 Calories
10 Minutes – 75 Calories
20 Minutes – 151 Calories
30 Minutes – 226 Calories
60 Minutes – 455 Calories
Body Weight = 150 Pounds
5 Minutes – 47 Calories
10 Minutes – 95 Calories
20 Minutes – 190 Calories
30 Minutes – 283 Calories
60 Minutes – 565 Calories
Body Weight = 200 Pounds
5 Minutes – 63 Calories
10 Minutes – 126 Calories
20 Minutes – 252 Calories
30 Minutes – 380 Calories
60 Minutes – 760 Calories
Body Weight = 250 Pounds
5 Minutes – 80 Calories
10 Minutes – 157 Calories
20 Minutes – 315 Calories
30 Minutes – 470 Calories
60 Minutes – 950 Calories
The Many Amazing Health Benefits Of Sauna Sitting
Using A Sauna For Detox
A sauna is a widely used form of detox for many good reasons. Here we have Dr. Gerhauser’s explanation of what happens when you sit in a sauna.
Personal Health Benefits
Using a sauna has many personal health and fitness benefits aside from detox. This video explains some of those reasons.