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- Sauna Culture in Sweden: A Tradition of Relaxation and Rejuvenation
- Centralbadet
- Hellasgården
- Sturebadet
- Ribersborgs Kallbadhus
- Yasuragi
The love for saunas in Sweden has deep roots that link it to the surrounding Scandinavian countries, with Finland often recognized as the birthplace of sauna culture. Saunas have been an integral part of the lifestyle in this region since ancient times, functioning not only as a place for relaxation and personal hygiene, but also as locations of social gatherings and even healing.
“In the heart of Stockholm or by a serene lake, find your moment of peace in the age-old ritual of Swedish saunas.”
I Was Less Sore After My Workouts
After using the sauna consistently for two weeks following a workout, I noticed that overall, my muscles didn’t feel as heavy and sore as they normally would feel post-exercise. For example, after upper body workouts, I generally feel some type of tightness and soreness in my triceps and chest the following day. However, when I used the sauna after completing the same workout but with heavier weights, I didn’t have that muscular fatigue.
According to Medhat Mikhael, MD, pain management specialist and medical director of the non-operative program at the Spine Health Center at MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center in Fountain Valley, CA, when people use a sauna, blood vessels tend to relax and dilate. When this happens, blood flow increases to muscles, joints, and other organs, which speeds recovery and helps to alleviate soreness.
"Relaxation causes a lot of relief to muscle soreness. The dry heat from the sauna is especially beneficial to patients with chronic pain or those who suffer from arthritis and inflammatory diseases," Mikhael told Verywell.
I Used a Sauna Every Day for 2 Weeks. Here’s What Happened to My Body
Saunas have been around for thousands of years, and today's celebrities still tout them as health and wellness essentials for everything from muscle recovery and stress relief to improved lung function and better sleep.
Lady Gaga, for example, has shared that she uses an infrared sauna every day to alleviate bone inflammation from a hip injury she suffered years ago. Actor Chris Hemsworth and former professional soccer player David Beckham have also been vocal about using a sauna for the alleged health benefits they provide.
Since I’ve heard about so many positive experiences from sauna users, I wanted to try one myself. Because my gym in St. Louis, Missouri, has a sauna that's available for all members to use, I was able to regularly access the facility to document how repeated sauna use did—or didn't—impact my physical and mental health.
I also wanted to incorporate a sauna session into my daily routine because I put my body through a lot of stress and strain through weightlifting, running, stair climbing, and hiking.
Here are the top things I noticed after using my gym’s sauna for 15 minutes every day for two weeks.