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Sauna is gaining clinical co-sign. 🔥🩺 A 2021 study looked at the biological impact of sauna, and found that the wellness routine appears to extend healthspan. By mimicking the same physiological and protective responses as exercise, repeated sauna use optimizes stress response — protecting against cardiovascular and neurodegenerative disease. Researchers say sauna-ing can also preserve muscle mass and fight sarcopenia. Science is stacking in favor of the Finnish tradition, with other studies showing: • Saunaing ~3x/week lowers all-cause mortality risk by 40% and CVD death risk by 27%. • Sauna lowers blood pressure and cholesterol—while enhancing cardio fitness and recovery—when paired with exercise. • A single session can improve reaction time, psychological stress, and mood. Heat therapy is being explored as a path to combat depression, dementia, arthritis, and even cancer. Surging with wellness consumers, the global sauna market is expected to top $195B by 2029. [Study: Patrick RP, Johnson TL. Sauna use as a lifestyle practice to extend healthspan. Exp Gerontol. 2021.]

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Someone who was born and raised in Finland loves to see the sauna finally gain some popularity outside Finland 😍

Allison Huff-Ritchie

Longevity Evangelist & Sauna Expert

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Infrared sauna is a fantastic option for people Who can’t tolerate traditional sauna methods. There are also additional benefits for IR sauna like significantly accelerated detox and fat loss.

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Adam Stokar

Founder @ Talent Llama • Conversational AI Interviews for Hiring Teams • Angel Investor • Startup Advisor • Dad & Husband • Born in Da Burgh • Intramural Basketball Champion

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Should you sauna before or after exercise?

Great to see the broader fitness industry giving sauna its health due — the science has been there for decades and it’s very exciting to see reputable fitness outlets like Fitt Insider helping spread the word.

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Penelope Lafeuille

Data science mentor to recent graduates. On a mission to help 100,000 graduates launch successful careers in data science by 2027. Follow me for posts on career development and industry insights | Gym Addict

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I also love to pair it with a cold plunge to do some hot/cold exposure!

Rich A.

Health & Wellness Business Development | Wearables/Health-Tech | Lifestyle Educator & Speaker | Empowering Individuals to Reach Their Full Potential | xŌura xQuest

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Best investment I’ve ever made was putting a sauna in my house. I’ll use post morning walk or at night before bed to wind down. Game changer!

Robbie Jenkins

Director, iCRYO Recovery & Wellness and Zenith Marketing | Co-founder & CMO, Rapid Reboot

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🙋♂️ Does living in Houston count?

Antone Wilson

MBA | CSCS | Human Performance Specialist | Writer | Performance Pulse Host 🎙️ | Founder of HyperSpeed: Building digital infrastructure to enhance athletic performance, reduce injury & optimize healthcare processes.

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This is an incredibly informative diagram making a complex process look simple. Great stuff!

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Stacie Skodinski

Assistant AD Sports Performance University of Cincinnati

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David Wyss

Co-Founder KEEN | Transformation, Wellbeing & Community | Facilitator

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