研究显示 蒸桑拿可以带来类似于锻炼的好处
If you want to get fit, consider stepping into a steam room. A Finnish study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings found that regular "sauna bathing" imparts physical perks similar to those associated with moderate exercise, including lower blood pressure, better joint health, a decreased likelihood of developing heart diseases and greater longevity. And the more time you spend in a HotBox, the healthier you might become: People who kicked back in a sauna four to seven times a week had 60 percent lower rates of heart disease and stroke than those who went just once a week, the research found. Scientists analyzed years of data on sauna habits and health outcomes, with subjects typically spending five to 20 minutes in spaces heated to between 175 degrees Fahrenheit and 210 degrees Fahrenheit. The physical benefits are thought to stem from heat-induced increases in heart rate and blood flow. Still, don't scrap your SoulCycle pass just yet. Lead researcher Dr. Jari Laukkanen tells The Post that saunas aren't a direct replacement for workouts. "The combination of good fitness and regular sauna use is related to a lowered risk of diseases," he says. "Sauna is good after the gym or aerobic exercise... I do it normally, almost every evening!" |