should I use the sauna before or after working out?
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I suggest after. It helps to dilate blood vessels, which improves circulation to the muscles. After a workout is when your muscles need blood the most to remove lactic acid build-up and to bring fresh oxygen and nutrients. It also helps to relax you over-all.
941602
You should definitely eat or have a protein shake after a workout. You could also have a small shake before, but not so big that you'd feel bloated, or you'll just feel nauseous. You shouldn't have a meal for about two hours before you workout, either. As for during workouts, you mainly need water to stay hydrated, but you can add some carbs to that to keep you going, so you could use a sports drink instead of plain water.\n\nThis is assuming you're trying to build muscle and doing resistance or weight training. If not, you'd want to do it differently.\n\nAs for rest in a workout, take between one and two minutes rest before doing another set of the same exercise.
33094
Actually, it's better to work out before breakfast to burn more calories, because your body will burn more fat because it needs the energy from you stored up carbs. Thus, you burn more fat because you haven;t eaten yet to get energy you would normal get from food.
1052014
Its better if u take a shower when ur stomach is not full ...because ur stomach needs blood to work well and when u go for a shower u guid ur blood to go to ur superfacial vein and then ur stomach wont have a good apply for O2 .....
239627
I prefer Sauna for the skin, open up them pores, and soothes the old mussels. Also, because it is dry heat there is less concern with it being a bacteria trap. However, if I am congested there is nothing like a good steam.
233078
I read in Prevention Magazine that it's best to eat 2-4 hours before you exercise and make sure you drink plenty of water. You can eat right after exercising.
860726
I think it really depends. I would probably ask a personal trainer this question. From my personal experience, I eat something light before I work out. Like half a penut butter sandwich, and drink a glass or two of water, so I have some energy to burn while I'm working out. I hate feeling like I'm starving while I'm working out so I like to eat something before hand. Now, if you DO want to eat something afterwards, it's best to eat some lean, red meat, so that you get protien and iron in your system to help your muscles bounce back from working out. \n\nThe only time I don't eat before I work out is when I go to the gym early.... like 5:30 AM early.... simply because I am not a morning person and the last thing I want to do is focus on eating as well trying to work out, too.\n\nGood luck!
106258
working out before dinner is a good choice.  you will increase your metabolism, causing a decrease in calories absorbed by your body.  You will actually be LESS hungry after the workout, and you will not get as many calories from your dinner.
392213
Infared saunas rock.  That's the technical term of course!  Seriously, my mom has one that's a stand alone, 4 person, dry, infared sauna and it is amazing.  The heat penetrates to 1 1/2 inches within the body stimulating internal organs and warming you from the inside out.  You sweat like crazy (which is great for detox and to relieve stress from the cleansing organs) and don't have to sit in a room full of lung burning steam.  As far as individual injury, isolated area infared treatment, I have heard great things about it as well.  I know a lot of the athletes are using it these days becuase it aids in the speedy recovery of injuries.
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The answer according to American Heart is.. it depends if you are having outward symptoms from your hypertension.\nThe heat makes the vessels relax, similar to moderate exercise.\n\nFrom American Heart assoc:\nHot tubs and saunas pose no risk to healthy people — if not misused.\n\nPeople with high blood pressure (hypertension) who have no symptoms should tolerate saunas well. The vasodilation (relaxing of the blood vessels) associated with the heat is roughly the same as from a brisk walk.\n\nAny active symptoms such as chest pain or shortness of breath that cause a person to avoid moderate exercise are also a reason to avoid a hot tub or sauna. Drinking alcohol and using a sauna isn't a good combination; don't mix the two. \n\nAnother risk for raising blood pressure is moving back and forth between cold baths and saunas or hot tubs. People with high blood pressure shouldn't do this.
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I have a cup of coffee and a light meal high in carbs before i go.  If I am feeling not so hot i opt for a propel water versus just plain water while i am working out.\n\ni also bring a granola bar or some almonds/mixed nuts with me to snack on after my workout, as it seems i'm pretty hungry after going hard for a few hours...
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some people need to have small snack before working out for the energy which would be 30minutes-1 Hour before working out.\n\nSome eat after working out as well:\n\nThat's the time to load up on carbs-After Exercise\n\nA sweaty workout depletes the stores of fuel (called glyeogen) in your muscles. So replenish them by chugging some OJ or eating half a bagel. And do it quickly: studies show your body makes new glyeogen most readily in the 15 minutes after exercising. if you miss that window, you might not be as strong for your next workout. To get an extra glycogen boost, throw in some protein, too-like peanut butter on crackers, or a few slices of turkey on wheat bread. protein also helps repair and build your muscles after strength training. No snacks available ? At least drink plenty of water or a sports drink to replace what you sweat out : from "Health September 2006"
634508
Actually a bath after a good lift session is good to get the muscles relaxed and since your off your feet its probably best on leg day.
1003799
I work out also and I recommend you combine the two.\n\nAlternate hot/cold for periods of two minutes and done as hot as tolerable and as cold as tolerable. Repeat four to six times. The reasoning behind these showers is the hot periods are for vaso-dilation (increased size of vessels) and cold is for vaso-constriction (decrease in size of vessels). The result is improved circulation in the trained areas. \n\n\nCold also decreases all of these: swelling, tissue damage, blood clot formation, inflammation, muscle spasms, and pain. At the same time, the cold enhances the flow of nutrients into the area, aids in the removal of metabolites (waste products), increases strength, and promotes healing. \n\nHope this helps
798696
Good question. We do not do aerobics such as running, riding a bike or skiing on Elliptical trainers on the day after we do resistant training on our legs, butt and lower back. The back and lower back take most time to recover, to do each body part twice a week is fine but the fact is if you do upper body exercise more frequently is more effective and reasonable. The biceps take shortest time to recover. So, take a break off the aerobic machine on the day after your lower body work-out. You need to reserve your energy anyway, to lift hard enough the next day. Don't put too much work on your lower back and knees, if you are overtrained, you have to take time off for months, take care.
863130
take ur workout nice and easy at first. don't work urself to that point, know when to stop. if u go watch tv or sleep right after ur done working out thats a bad idea, u just worked up ur body for nothing. I would say after ur done ur workout, walk slowly on the treadmill to calm ur body down a bit. plus drink alot of water during ur exercise.
298288
Actually sweating can make it worse. It makes your face oily and can produce more acne. So make sure to wash your face after working out.