Steam room and sauna

blank · Aug 11, 2008

My new gym is very clean and has a steam room and sauna. I think I've settled on working out mostly at night, but might occasionally workout in the morning.

I have never had access to such nice facilities. How can I best utilize them and what are their benefits?

Phyziks · Aug 11, 2008

I know I love hitting the sauna after a good workout. I usually do some cardio to start my workout, hit the weights, do more cardio after, then go in the sauna. I stretch in the sauna, and it feels good and relaxes the muscles. I'm not sure of any benefits other than relaxation, but I wouldn't be suprised if there are some. It just feels fantastic...

andyw · Aug 11, 2008

If you really want to feel good, alternate between the steam room (wet heat, i.e. lots of sweat) and the sauna (dry heat, less sweat) for 1/2 hour, the get a deep tissue massage. Samre after a vigorous work-out but skip the steam room.....you've already sweated gobs. Drinks lots of liquids before and after.....lots of liquids.

markb · Aug 11, 2008

Steam rooms are also really nice in the winter, when the air is so dry outside and inside from the heated air - the steam room does wonders for my nose and air passages. And then a good sit and sweat after a workout is really relaxing so just sit and enjoy. Best to wear shower shoes in the steam room just as you would in the showers, and always put down a towel to sit on.

West24 · Aug 11, 2008

i love the sauna. the key to getting it really hot is to throw cold water on the metal sensor, and pour hot water on the rocks. also if you pour a little bit of beer on the rocks it gives an amazing yeast smell. its really good. you can also put a little bit of liquid mint into your water, and then pour it on the rocks and it makes the whole sauna smell like mint. another guy put in oldeander i think it was, and he said it helps clear your lungs etc. i dont know how true it is but it smells alright.

playdohh22 · Aug 11, 2008

What gym do you go to?

When I go into the sauna and steam room. I laugh at the sight of another man's wee wee - just kidding.

andyw · Aug 11, 2008

If you really want to experience sauna heaven (oxymoronic, no?), check out Spa Castle in the College Point section of Queens.

http://www.nyspacastle.com/eng/estab...stablish02.php

It attracts Koreans, other Asians, Russians, Europeans and other ethnic and non ethnic groups less inclined to come for the svitzing and spritzing. There are 7 saunas with different therapeutic attributes. Whether real or placebo, it makes for a nice themed approach. The rooftop pool is a delight and designed with pneumatic jets like a huge Jacuzzi. The water is no deeper than 3 feet and only meant for wading.

I went once and stayed all day. My teenage daughter and her friend also found it different......kind of like a water park for the new age. I can't wait to go back.

joelmccrea · Aug 12, 2008

Mostly the benefit is relaxation. Though steam rooms do wonders for my skin - so I'd recommend for the skin care effects alone.

markb · Aug 13, 2008

also, at my gym it's a great place to meet people and talk sports.

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