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“Sauna” and “steam room” tend to be used interchangeably in the U.S., but there are a few differences between the two. A sauna gets super hot—between 160 to 200 degrees Fahrenheit—and has low humidity, while a steam room runs at a more reasonable 110 to 120 degrees. Steam rooms, as the name implies, also have much higher humidity.<br/>While a hard workout can leave us dripping wet, saunas and steam baths provoke the same physical response without the effort. During exercise, body temperature rises and a response system kicks in to avoid overheating. Circulation picks up, blood flow goes to the skin, and sweat pours out—all in the name of keeping us cool . During a short sit in a sauna, the average individual’s pulse will rise by 30 percent as blood flow goes to cool the skin. As the circulatory system kicks into gear, one can sweat out about a pint of fluid in less than 20 minutes.Read More
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