Originally Posted By: Irishman12
I'm just wondering. I've been working out for a few years now and have only begun going to the steam room afterwards (for 10 minutes). My gym also has a sauna as well. I've been doing some reading online and can't decide which is better post-workout so I'll pose the question here.

What's better after a workout: the sauna or steam room and why?


You shouldn't be doing either. Regardless of fluid intake during or immediately after a workout, your body loses hydration. You exaggerate that loss by raising your body temperature in a sauna or steam room.


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