Boost Metabolism: Steamroom vs. Sauna - Which is Better? - Thomas DeLauer

[@Prof310]

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[@HankFuller333]

Gustavo Rojo you're a saint

[@daviddouglas1707]

One year later you’re still a saint

[@gatorade21000]

Your the man

[@sarahmarszalek7469]

Omg thank you Jesus Christ 😂😂

[@kasra7777]

I love these people

[@iceman4086]

I recommend not going in with headphones. Saunas are a great place to think about life/goals, etc...

[@fast6232]

S C y’all know y’all lying

[@DoorTrash]

This would be practical if there weren’t idiots that made a bunch of noise in there.

[@Chris-eg3dr]

Do people take music devices into Saunas? I've never heard of that.

[@virtari]

@@Chris-eg3dr some have integrated soundsystems there. I useally bring a water resistant bluetooth speaker, leave ei at a lower step and listen to podcasts. Makes the time go by easier.

[@Top-Kek]

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[@grego4835]

Steam room clears out my respiratory system really well... every time! The sauna not so much.

[@wongguge7013]

Thank you, finally see the difference 😂

[@chaz865]

I sit in the sauna and steam room for 30 to 45 mins everyday its been 3 months and i feel amazing! You have to hydrate and maintain your vitamin and mineral levels

[@derakbell8143]

Thats awesome but realistically nothing needed more than 20 minutes

[@geodude6244]

No it all depends greatly on individual ​@@derakbell8143

[@SaifulIslam-r2s5g]

Which 1 do you go to first

[@dennisoo587]

You should visit Iceland

[@oJAYarista]

I literally just came back from a Sauna room for my first time and let me tell you, within 2minutes I felt my muscles relaxing and the soothing flowing through out my body. I was tired and my body was aching before I went in, now I feel really rejuvenated

[@deborahsimon1101]

At 6:45 --- the very end of the video -- he finally gets to the question: "Which one is better, a sauna or a steamroom?" He answers it by saying that in his opinion, a sauna is better than a steam room because it gets hotter. The end.

[@westend914]

Deborah Simon waste of 7 minutes

[@mslibertyh]

Thanks!

[@vortexstar]

thank you . hahaha

[@na0m1fes51]

😂😂😂😂😂IKR

[@aarondcmedia9585]

Thanks.

[@amycarter5664]

I am loving all of the comments coming from the Finns. Hop in the sauna, sweat your sweet graces off, cut a hole in the ice, jump in, warm back up in the sauna. Finnish pride! 🇫🇮

[@trueconsumer6]

Can one sit in sauna after meals? Or, how long one should wait after meals?

[@chonrodriguez7572]

is this how you all do it?

[@davidsteinberg2120]

Word! For those new to this this is not some new Yuppie thing this is ancient shit right here!

[@davidsteinberg2120]

You absolutely do not want to do this kind of stuff anywhere close to when you've eaten at least an hour afterwards since most people I not even digesting that well. Just think about it man you're taxing your body and when you've eaten it's one of the biggest strains of your entire life and drains of your energy is just to digest your food... You do not want to be sweating your ass off when you're trying to digest something

[@cajunvegan7716]

I use a steam room to avoid dehydrating my skin and hair. Its good to finally hear about the differences and similarities.

[@chonrodriguez7572]

same here since the pandemic hit I used to use the sauna everyday for a year than we just finally got it back like 2 months ago my skin and mood is the best. I'm looking like a Hollywood star 🙂

[@jeffwalker1322]

You’re Vegan so you’re not really interested in good health

[@zclan4130]

@@jeffwalker1322 who cares?

[@jeffwalker1322]

@@zclan4130 i guess you care enough to comment. Either that or you’re just a dum*a##

[@All0utj3rk]

@@jeffwalker1322I’ve done each side multiple times, Vegans feel better and I believe have healthier working organs than meat eaters, but I think eggs & fish are the true way

[@wuhanwendy188]

I have a steam room/shower and I use it every day after the gym and I go steam for 15-20 minutes then very cold shower after and It shocks the system and I feel great for the rest of the day. It is like a reset anytime of the day! I would recommend the steam to everyone

[@maegfry3260]

I have a natural woodstove sauna. I live in a heavily populated Finnish community and the original way. we carve a hole in the ice on the lake and jump in. We then use natural spruce branches to promote circulation. nothing is more cleansing and never a better sleep will a person have. Great video by the way.

[@ambercotrone]

maeg fry how do you use the spruce branches?

[@eetu2875]

amberdoe making a little bunch like from flowers and when you've gathered good length branches you tie them together and whip yourself with it after throwing water on the stove

[@jasonhutchins9239]

Im hoping to finish my woodstove sauna this weekend! Cant wait

[@SethMacLeod95]

I’m only missing the ice bath after. I just have a chilly pool but not super cold

[@Nick-lh7wi]

I go to the banya every other weekend and spend 6-8 hours going from dry sauna, steam room, to cold plunge, repeat... I love it. I can’t wait till I can build my own sauna one day!

[@Ryosa]

I appreciate your thought out analysis of sauna - as a Finn, but also someone who has studied its benefits in great detail, I can say that first of all, yes, the temperature is extremely important, as is duration. You need at least 70c to get the true benefit and preferably more but this depends on your base condition. Second, the "sweat" that you get in a steam room with high humidity likely isn't really much of your own sweat to begin with so I would question its ability to do much of an effective detox. When you sauna you are supposed to do a dry period first, then apply water to the rocks periodically for the bursts of heat shock via steam. There is actually something called heat shock protein which is activated in your cells during this process. And to the guy who asked, no sauna is not harmful to your testicles or obviously all of Finland would be impotent, and they are not....

[@zirgity]

I think that the cold shower makes your external blood vessels to contract, so you can retain the heat within the body. As I am a beginner in the sauna, I was recommended to start like this:. 5m sauna-cold shower ; 5 m rest; so I can do 3 cycles. Only when I feel comfortable I could go further. After a training session the sauna really helps to boost the effect. After listening of what Thomas was saying I was able in only 3 weeks to achieve a body transformation/ 5 kg of fat loss and increase in muscle mass. I just lost only fat.

[@michalissarikas]

Hello Teodor, how many times a week you have a sauna?

[@amycarter5664]

Michael Sarikas every night if you can ;)

[@zeynand4039]

Ryosa what type of dry sauna is healthiest? I read that most use a radiator for heat like the ones you have at home at that is bad for the skin (aging) supposedly.. i didnt know what the think of it. I dont know whzt ways there are to heat a ssuna..

[@bryanskiez34709]

Ryosa apparently using the sauna regularly has shown to have extremely good benefits when it comes to avoiding a lot of cardiovascular diseases and can help extend the years in your life. something like that lol. check it out for yourself, Joe Rogan and Dr Rhonda Patrick talking about sauna benefits

[@zgjfinance2796]

When I was on dialysis; it helped me so much to maintain my fluid weight through ‘stimulated sweating’ but I still use jacuzzi, sauna and steam room 5x(I love my gym lol) a week post transplant as well!

[@jonathanbryant7166]

Do you still use sauna

[@IHCgraphix]

Personally, I prefer to sit in the Sauna after a good workout for a few minutes to start sweating then sit in in the steam-room for 10-15 minutes or so. Heat is important, but the steam-room is slightly more beneficially, at least for me. Helps with weight loss, detoxification, lowering blood pressure, muscle relaxation, clears skin and is great for the respiratory system.

[@headturner3775]

The sauna does all that too and more

[@Vishal-l9q6n]

@@headturner3775 no steam room is more humid and produces heat faster in body

[@headturner3775]

@@Vishal-l9q6n false. It feels hotter but it's not as hot as a hot dry sauna at 180+ degrees

[@DavyDave1313]

@@Vishal-l9q6n sauna is hotter. You breathe in hotter air. That’s the bottom line

[@All0utj3rk]

@@headturner3775the only downside of sauna is it dries your hair, must cover your hair up

[@Lioness1499]

I go to Sauna everyday for 1 hour. I 've doing this for over 30 years. It is awesome health and skin benefit.

[@KT-jr9qq]

How do you last in sauna for an hour? Isn't it hard to breathe?

[@mattmatts6176]

He does three 20 min sets most likely or something similar

[@bearstriker1695]

When I was living in another city, all I had was a YMCA gym with a bad ass huge steam room. My skin was super clear

[@chonrodriguez7572]

ya man my face is starting to clear up all the mask acne from pandemic

[@neilbarco8942]

my room here in philippines is considered a steam room especially at noon time since we dont have aircondition😂😂

[@larryhoover718]

sat in a steam room for 10 minutes for the first time ever after a work out. felt like I took a drug when I was out and walking in the fresh air. thanks for the info. I always want facts to back what I'm doing. I'm going to make this a regular part of my workouts (not everyday of course)

[@jeffreycunningham4521]

Every day isn't bad just time it because it can help if your sick

[@thomasrichards3988]

​@@jeffreycunningham4521😮l3

[@Klaudieja]

Thank you for discussing this. Lately I've seen pop ups saying how beneficial saunas are but nothing about steam rooms, which I prefer. The sauna is just too hot for me and I feel like I breath better in the steam room.

[@cuevas2183]

Steam room is best for me.. it keeps my skin nice and healthy. if i don't use the steam room for a couple weeks i start breaking out.

[@katiie7]

Cuevas try coffee enemas. Just cleaning out your bile can be a huge relief for your detox pathways and give your skin a break

[@danakarloz5845]

Katie • no enemas, just fast

[@Joshuadalewillis]

Katie • we need to buy a big bag of coffee and hang out

[@TheLcp23show]

@@Joshuadalewillis i prefer pabst blue ribbon enemas. I feel fucking fantastic afterwards

[@hardushelm6268]

Katie • coffee enemas sounds delicious

[@shy-guy5544]

Nice video. After exercising, I spent 10-15 minutes in both a sauna and steam room, followed by cold showers, and feel refreshed afterwards.

[@jimmyziogas4271]

My gym has both I usually do 15 min steam cold shower then finish 15 min in the sauna each workout. It’s amazing I can notice many of the benefits discussed in the vid

[@EriPages]

Shouldn't go hot cold hot The cold shower should be at absolute end only

[@jamesfahy9954]

@@EriPages that's not true.

[@Thatsnotmyhandle]

@@EriPages source?

[@EriPages]

@@jamesfahy9954 Yes it is true

[@EriPages]

@Ultra947 Joe Rogan & another podcast that showed it isn't the cold that helps your body as much as it is your body naturally warming itself up FROM the cold So if you just shower yourself in hot water right after, you defeated most of the purpose of that cold shower This is why the cold shower should be the last temperature you use, then you let your body warm itself up...this causes massive blood flow and additional hormones to flow in you

[@ddiegozavala]

Actually mesoamerican (or prehispanic) cultures used something called "Temazcal" which is the old sauna version hundred of years ago. It was built using mud.

[@mikeyzl1]

Go steam room for 10 minutes, cold shower then sauna 10 mins, cold shower. Do this and you'll feel like a million bucks!

[@ryandelsignore]

Mikey Money don’t you feel drained due to the actual benefits of both? I believe saunas are great for helping you drain bad metals and other things but also drains nutrients too

[@jorampaswairi3205]

Facts

[@UnitedPebbles]

Could be bad assume the steam is pure water? It like getting boil and then oven dried all over again?

[@2012onitsway]

Sounds like gay cruising lol

[@0eace]

i do this and it's the best rush ever!

[@patrickreilly7256]

I think you actually sweat more in a dry sauna. But it evaporates faster so you don't notice it. A wet sauna condenses liquid on your skin which is not necessarily your sweat. Just a thought?

[@mylenegabriel435]

I've been doing infrared sauna in a pup tent for maybe 3 weeks now and I feel calmer and empowered. A youtuber claimed there is an increase in mitochondria during sessions. Maybe that's why I'm feeling my power. That's a 250 watts Phillips bulb from Home Depot. Thanks 🙏🏻

[@harryzechariah9904]

Just a heads up, each living eukaryotic cell has a mitochondria. Maybe it increases its productivity but it wouldn't make sense if organelles (mitochondria etc.) started sprouting up from nowhere.

[@mylenegabriel435]

@harryzecharia9904. As far as increase in mitochondria-- some 20+ yrs ago a world renowned doctor of medicine and published author in medical journals told me personally that under a microcope it was observed that the organelle mitochondria can and does "sprout frm nowhere " as you say.

[@1MahaDas]

I spent 50 days and up to 4 hours cumulative time during those 50 days in dry saunas with the idea that chemical toxins, food preservatives, etcetera could be removed from my body. I've also used steam rooms, but I noticed that I could only remain in a steam room for much less time as the heated steam would burn my lungs. Also, by virtue of the steam in the steam room, the steam condensing on the body gives the illusion that one is perspiring when in fact that isn't happening. At least in a dry sauna, you really know that you are perspiring your own fluids because there is no steam!

[@stephenyoutubin4476]

Yes, but you are also sweating while being in a steam room. It's no illusion.

[@EriPages]

I like steam room

[@spageddie3266]

I agree! Well put

[@monp.4903]

At Lifetime Fitness there are both. The steam room has a eucalyptus smell to it, if I ever have sinus issues, they get cleared up! Steamroom then cold shower makes my skin very smooth, I like it better than the sauna. But if the sauna has more benefits, I'll start incorporating it more into my routine. Thanks!!

[@isaiah1365]

That’s probably because someone is adding oil. There should be no smell in a steam room

[@bman6065]

I always preferred the steam but after listening to Tom and all his heady pictures I'm changing my routine.

[@lynnwong-denton5947]

Been neglecting the sauna and the steamroom session. Thank you for this video :)

[@jefftate01]

I usually use the sauna first to stretch and get a sweat going then go work out. When I'm done I sit in the steam room for 10 min and then light swimming in the pool to cool down.

[@Still_I_Ride]

But the steam room contributes to incredible respiratory health. That cannot be overstated. I appreciate both, but I'll take the steam room over a sauna any day, given a choice.

[@LianaShane]

Same - Steam all day

[@jackshao126]

If you pour water on the sauna rocks isn’t it basically a steam room?

[@spacecowboy07723]

​@@jackshao126 no

[@niniuno5132]

@@jackshao126not even close

[@superfanatico]

I love how he says "just" sitting in a sauna. You try and sit in a sauna for 30 minutes lol

[@ac4185]

You are missing something. When it is dry, your sweating evaporates and cools the body. As a result, your core temperature doesn't go up as fast. When it is higher humidity, the sweat doesn't cool as much and your body heats up. The only difference is your outside skin will be hotter in a dry sauna. The blood in the skin is about 5% of the total blood in the body. Is that enough to make a dry sauna better? If the stream room is 110 degrees like you said, at 90% humidity, that is the same as 247 F. Much hotter on the body than a dry sauna. I think if you get the core temperatures near the same, it will have the same effects.

[@janegentry2066]

Thank you for this. You took the words put of my fingers.

[@Markhypnosis1]

This is exactly what I was thinking. Steam prevents the body cooling down as the sweat can't evaporate, therefore it heats up faster, and you have to have shorter sessions. So I assume the benefits should be the same.

[@ketofitforlife2917]

Sauna every day here, I absolutely love the benefits. This was a GREAT video man! Definitely sharing to my FB right now!

[@112358dave]

Steam has a different heating effect. When the water vapor condenses on your skin it releases energy in the form of heat via exothermic reaction. A thermometer will not read this heating effect but you will feel it. I do both and can tolerate much more time in the sauna compared to steam room.

[@FuelSerg]

Awesome information, thanks! We actually have a steam room built into our shower at home! In addition to the benefits that you mentioned, a steam room is quite beneficial to those of us suffering with asthma or bronchial issues.

[@fmjxl9084]

Lucky bastard lol

[@SnyderMusik]

I do 10-15 Sauna, 10 min steam and 10 min jacuzzi everyday in my gym. Lost alot of weight and was getting compliments in a month. I do cardio mostly, but I need to get weight lifting in there.

[@karaoketubebox8880]

I think both sauna and steam are good for the body by releasing toxins in your body. In sauna you release sweat, you'll know its sweat because you can taste its sourness and also sometimes bitter. While steam usually release oil from your skin, you can feel your skin to be oily and slippery and after steam your skin tends to elastic and smooth. In steam you also sweat but not like in sauna, you feel like you're sweating in a steam but that is water coming from the steam. I have been doing this for 15 years every week. its a ritual to us Taiwanese. In every goverment sports center we always have sauna and steam in the swimming pool.

[@karaoketubebox8880]

@@kenjifugimoto It depends on your situation. If you have skin problems, clogged pores, poor circulation, fatigue, over weight. Steam is the best. If you are not sweating enough, or you have hang over, eating too much junk food, over weight, sleeping problem then sauna is better.

[@johndelynn2940]

Hi Tom, I go to the gym 5 days a week and can't wait to get into the Sauna after a good workout. I stay in it for 20 minutes and it's awesome. When I leave the gym I feel invigorated and any stress from the day is gone. Even when me and my girlfriend argue. When I leave the gym, I just don't GAF. She notices it and gets pissed. I don't tell her my little secret though :-) I debate with my brother that likes the steam room better. When we go workout together, we spend 10 minutes in the Sauna and 10 minutes in the steam room. I just sent him this video. thanks for the info.

[@buddyryan875]

Make it even better and get a 1 minute cold shower after!

[@MannyQuacioua]

Buddy Ryan Cold showers have CHANGED MY LIFE!!!

[@vitalijussivakovas334]

Now I know why sauna and steaming room so addictive :D

[@robinconquest7074]

WOW....watching one of your OLD videos and seeing how much you have changed and how much you have improved on the making of them. You have came a LOOOONg way. Glad I'm here for the ride. Keep up the great work :)

[@TheMentalHealthToolbox]

This was perfect! 🙏 thank you! Subbed. I am getting into shape at 40, starting my own business and this was the perfect channel to land on after my workout.

[@tonylouisvisionvideography3469]

I have been using steam saunas for over 40 years. I use very hot steam room so find the extra heat combined with the humidity much better than the sauna. One must remember to hydrate when using any steam or sauna room at these temperatures

[@caleb2242]

How much water are you consuming per hour

[@life107familyfitnessboxing8]

@@caleb2242 I consume around 1.5 litres of water & 1 litre of coconut per hour for the electrolytes. I have not been in the steam sauna rooms for almost 3 years now since covid. I caught covid 5 times and almost died 4 times from it. I am terrified of ever getting infected with covid again so avoid steam/sauna rooms. I am looking to build one in my own home

[@caleb2242]

@@life107familyfitnessboxing8 start building one today. Even if you have to sell everything else to to make it happen ha. I get it re getting sick.

[@marionsquire2538]

Thanks for all you shared, just did my 40 minute sauna, was having trouble sweating but this time drank 3 glasses of water and it worked! Feels so good

[@gaza5521]

great video !!! he speaks with clarity with good tempo

[@jeffeena]

I go to sauna for 20 min, thn steam room 10 min. Thn go to swimming nd aqua exercise for 30 min. Thn took shower nd go to work. I felt so much better, my craving for alcohol gone after a week. My knee pain get better . Over all I love it. 61$ ymca worth it. 🌹

[@juanvelez5699]

Thank you for backing up your statements with research and articles!

[@noyb154]

"not getting as much heat" is incorrect. steam increases heat transfer. it's like how wind increases cold transfer in wind-chill effect. the correct way to measure is to look at skin temperature over time. you could use hot air to cook your vegetables, but steam cooks them faster.

[@DrERIC03]

Awesome video quality thanks a lot ! Very useful information to implement in my daily life. Thank u.

[@emiliolopez8796]

Sauna wins!

[@chavdamon]

I really needed this video. My gym has both a sauna and a steam room and I never could decide on which I should use! Thank you !

[@emjay2674]

Do both. A former nba veteran told me the old man work out is to go between the steam room to sauna and repeat it a couple of times, lol!

[@caleb2242]

That’s what I do now and the weight room loses appeal. Did they still lift (the old nba guys)

[@popbaby103]

This actually makes a lot of sense now. Like saunas are either near the middle or end of my workout. When I do a suana during the middle of my workout I'm often better than when I do it at the end. Like I'm able to lift 70-90 pounds in weights. and plank for a minute. So I guess if I want a more effective workout i should do the sauna first.

[@TheNobleipman]

Thanks for the informative video!

[@MrThemovie321]

very informative and great narration

[@robboss1839]

The smartest old man I know from fishing has some detox problem. He has done lab testing on fish to test the mercury levels in what we eat. He also swears by saunas and has a personal IR sauna on his back patio. I love going to the sauna after a workout and I’ll hit the steam room if my sinuses are messed up from being sick

[@JasonRuppVlog]

awesome video.

[@tonyrosales915]

I personally feel that I am getting more benefits from the steamroom than the sauna but tend to switch it up from time to time. The majority of my workout is surfing and cardio on the Elliptical machine throughout the week, so its important for me to hit the steamroom and sauna for stretching my body to reduce soreness. Hit the shower station and blast it on cold water for extra benefits as well.

[@geodude6244]

Same here but I say that because steam rooms are more of a cost friendly way for me. Just need to find one that gets near 140 and stay in longer.

[@RollingFishball]

Watched a few of videos on this topic, yours is made with most genuine thoughts and effort! Thank you!

[@imbassplayingrandomly4014]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but heat always lowers your metabolism because your body no longer needs to heat itself, or, in the case of a sauna/steam room, your body must lower it so that you do not overheat. Yes, a higher core body temp is seen in all people with high metabolism, but it's the high metabolism that causes high body temp, not the othet way around. Metabolism is the rate at which your mitochondria turn food into energy, and heat is a byproduct of that. That's why bigger mammals have a slower metabolism than smaller mammals (ex. Etruscan shrew compared to elephant). Think about relaxing near a fireplace vs taking a cold shower.

[@derpfrog5625]

I love this channel, Thomas really puts information together in a clear concise package. I have no choice but to subscribe.

[@testpleaseignore]

I was watching a video by a published molecular biologist and African Meme Warlord named Ssethtzeentach which was his cancer dissertation presentation that was part of him getting his Masters, and at some point in the video he starts talking about how there's been a lot of cases when it comes to cancer prevention where if your body is regularly subjected to extreme shifts in temperature that the cancer has a very hard time trying to acclimate to the shift in temperature and is very weak because of this. He mentions some statistic saying that cancer rates in countries like Finland that are known for their heavy use of saunas are noticeably lower than the average elsewhere. He continues to talk about how there's a lot of signs to back up the claim that repeated use of the extreme cold of Scandinavian countries followed by the use of extreme heat in a sauna could possibly be one of the reasons why individuals in Scandinavian countries appear to be less susceptible to it. It was a really interesting video.

[@shaptekai]

Higher temperatures don’t mean it’s hotter. You can come out sweating from a few minutes in 200F air but try the same 200F in a water bath (that would be boiling) for even a second and say goodbye to your skin. Why? Air and water (water vapour) conduct heat energy at very different rates. Air is actually considered an insulator. That lower temperature steam room can increase your body temperature quicker and higher than the sauna. They’re both great, use whichever you have.

[@joshduncan28]

Missed the main benefit, heat shock proteins 41% in mortality rate you live longer that’s the main benefit

[@VoiceBootcampInc]

I go to Sauna, Steam and Whirlpool 3 times a day. My gym is across from my office :) While going to office 6 am. Lunch time 12 and 6 to 8 pm on my way home. 5 to 10 min each life is GOOD .

[@amandajane8203]

I love to 🧖‍♀️ sauna. It’s the only reason why I use the gym. So I recently have experiment with portable. Which I highly recommend in your own home. It’s always better to be in a towel, without clothes.

[@Freespirit831]

Which portable tent would you recommend?

[@williamstanley4960]

We do our work outs IN a sauna, and in a steam room, depending on the season. The work out is yard work, and where we live is in Tucson, Arizona, which is a sauna, except during monsoon season when the down pouring of rain adds humidity without breaking the heat. LOL

[@thomasnault7811]

It would have to be like 170+ degrees for it to be like a dry sauna… it’s nowhere near that in Tucson.

[@zamirapaez]

How do you know that you sweat in a steam room? How do you know that is sweat and not vapor of water... do you sweat in a pool? 🤔 Those are the questions that come to my mind when I’m sitting in the sauna and the steam room. I also wonder: if I’m doing targeted keto after my workouts, but i like to go to the sauna after training, should I have to eat before or after the sauna. Thank you!

[@amog2406]

Thanks for all the information you have shared with us. God bless you.

[@hamzaaziz8243]

what about doing it daily for 10 mins after swimming?

[@alm.5326]

Good info. Thank you. I didn't know all this

[@C_F72]

Thanks for the awesome video TD! Your the man! Keep posting cool stuff, I enjoy the vids Really cool

[@BJ-eh8nq]

Super accurate and informative. Thank you! 💯💯💯

[@psmith85channel5]

FYI they didn't actually originate in Finland; they were used in all European countries especially in the northern areas (including Ireland, Germany, Russia, Baltic countries) but use declined in the 1600s with the advent of 'modern' civilization, and went extinct in many countries. The Finns just preserved the tradition much better than other countries (though it is still relatively strong among Swedes, Russians, Estonians/Latvians/Lithuanians, Poles, and Germans).

[@meg3839]

Yes, but the other countries you've listed were also heavily influenced by the Norse.

[@psmith85channel5]

It's true those countries/peoples have Norse influences, as were Nordic peoples also influenced by them, but there's no strong case that the Ancient Norse invented sauna. It dates back to Ireland as long as anywhere else, and there's also an ancient sweat lodge tradition in the Americas.

[@lvncsr6166]

Excellent video! The picture is so clear and your information is really helpful. I live in a small space so do you have any recommendations for what kind of sauna to get? Thanks.

[@justanotherperson502]

Hey, maybe you already worked this out. I got a Sunlighten Solo sauna a few months ago. My apt is TINY and the sauna is actually under my bed and I just slide into it every evening.. It's my favorite thing, even though someday I'll get one I can sit up in.

[@gn2650]

Also steam baths are great for the respiratory system.

[@Kalina_Kitsune]

I would start with a steam room to detox a few times, then go with the sauna from now on for the additional benefits.

[@wohphoto]

I do 5 min in sauna then 5 min in steam room, then cold shower for 2 min, then repeat for 40 min. Took three months to recover from stage 3 adrenal fatigue (HPA Axis Dysfunction) instead of years.

[@dustinwainwright6429]

So 5 min in the steam room for added detox before the workout and then 20 min in the sauna after the workout. Sounds solid to me

[@TheCanDoMom]

Hello, having married a first generation American Finn I think you could use this info Thomas. First, you might want to consider the longevity of those that are in this country that don't keep up with the Omega 3 content. I'm sure that IS an important factor, but I'm pretty sure not all of the health and longevity is due to just that. The Finns in Finland snowshoe everywhere (and winter is longer there) and therefore are a very fit people. They also whack themselves with birch branches during the sauna for stimulation and detox. They do throw on steam and you do sweat in the sauna. One last thing about the Finnish sauna...(besides the fact that 200 degrees is a rather low temperature for them-even wimpy), the Finnish men in particular (but women do as well) will leave the high temps of the sauna and jump directly into the cold snow. This is invigorating for them. They then hop back into the sauna for a few minutes before showering.

[@lurk7411]

WifeofAFinn I was curious what the average session looks like in terms of time.

[@semtexxetmes]

For me and my relatives (that live in northern Finland) we usually blast ourself in 2x20-30min. Inbetween that brake you take a cold shower to rinse your dirty sweat off and run out and dive into the snow or lake. If you feel like it you go in a third time just to exhaust yourself :) and of course we sit on the top bench because everybody knows that the bottom bench is for swedes!

[@AaronStark1993]

I much prefer the steam room. You get a better sweat going and I prefer there to be moisture in the air over a dry heat.

[@williep2445]

Thanks for the very helpful advice.

[@sickandtiredofbeingsickand1140]

Thanks THomas for the information will differently try on my journey to health

[@illforever4153]

I used to smoke often and the steam room has made my lungs feel better then ever. I find the sauna dry heat uncomfortable and much harder to breathe comfortably. Sounds like there’s really no difference?

[@shaheenyoga1218]

Great video. I love the content. I completely agree with your conclusion on Sauna having greater positive physical effects over all. However, the idea that a Sauna is dry is somewhat of a misunderstanding. True, a Sauna is drier than a steam bath, but in actual fact the humidity level in a traditional sauna is varied by pouring water on the hot stones in the heater. Heating a Sauna to about 100°C / 210°F and then repeatedly pouring water on the rocks releases water vapor into the air and creates a high humidity Sauna bath. In Finland this water vapor is called Loyly, or the spirit of Sauna. The best part of a Sauna bath is pouring water on the rocks and enjoying the rise in humidity.

[@emilianoking6095]

anyone watching this video while sitting in a sauna haha

[@spek1174]

Emiliano King nope, I'm on the toilet.

[@Dr-wheel-barrow-opperator]

I'm in a far infrared therasauna. Sweatin like a beast!

[@eetu2875]

i wouldnt take my phone to the sauna as im affraid that our sauna which is usually at 75°C to 80°C might do some damage to my phone

[@MannyQuacioua]

I ruined my Fitbit in the Sauna!

[@timothyo718]

Emiliano King Went into a sauna for the first time this weekend and had my phone. It was getting really hot in addition to my headphones. Won’t do that again.

[@Missxeesorrr]

Wish i saw this sooner. My PT rec steam so ive been doing that but i use to love going into the sauna before. Will switch to 15-15 and see how that goes

[@reem_obaila]

In Iraq we have a natural sauna everywhere! Temperature here is 50 C, LOL The bathroom in my house becomes so hot in the afternoon. I sit there for 20 min. then i have my shower, it's really refreshing :)

[@ericmo2738]

Thanks for the tips

[@MikeClouser]

I steam in an incredibly hot steam room at lifetime and drink my preworkout. It takes 10 to 13 min and i stay until my heart rate is 125 to 133. Then 4 min cold shower. Dryoff. Dress out and lift for 1 to 2 hrs. Take taurine before steam and preworkout. Take TMG as i head up To the exercise floor. When i finish I take the alpha lipoic acid and repeat the steam and cold shower. I dont stay 20 min but go by my heart rate. This seems to work for me. I hope Im getting the same benefits Delauer and Patrick discuss in my mitochondria. Anyone please advise. Thanks

[@chadbaker9514]

absolutely wonderful brother

[@aka_bigLou]

What's better ? Steam room before or after workout ? I usually go after workout.

[@motowngirl5891]

aka_bigLou 1996 after

[@kingmartell8247]

You have done such an amazing job I didn't want to comment but I felt the need to thank you so much

[@mayatiita1]

Great video 👍🏻 Definitely appreciate videos on this topic 🙏🏻

[@anthonygalbo9348]

i was hoping you would say sauna because thanks to LA Fitness, they do not have a steam room, i would like both LA fitness... hint hint!

[@emmanuelmartinez6210]

Anthony Galbo what LA Fitness do you go to ?

[@MarKatara]

What if you toss water onto the rocks in the sauna like Katara and Toph did effectively making it a sauna AND steam room?!

[@RobertoHerreraPeres]

It was a torture to find the answer to this question before build my sauna at home. I choose sauna because of the higher temperature. I think it was the right thing to do. However would be great to transform shower box into a steam room in the future... So, still a very difficult question to answer...

[@flipsidezw]

I have a different opinion, but based on thermodynamics. Air has a much lower energy density than steam, so for the energy transferrence of heat, it stands to reason that the steam would not need to be as hot to achieve the same rise in core body temperature. Also, due to the wicking effect, covering youself in steam will aid in drawing out sweat from you. Probably even benefits, best left up to preference.

[@NOOR5083]

I do like both sauna and steam. usually 3 to 4 times a week. 1 hour. In the end, I can't live without sauna and steam. I m addicted to it.

[@LianaShane]

Same

[@angelaarm1252]

Great video. Thanks for time