{"id":60973,"date":"2024-06-11T07:23:30","date_gmt":"2024-06-11T07:23:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=60973"},"modified":"2024-06-11T07:23:30","modified_gmt":"2024-06-11T07:23:30","slug":"is-sauna-or-steam-room-better-for-weight-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-sauna-or-steam-room-better-for-weight-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Sauna or Steam Room Better for Weight Loss?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-sauna-or-steam-room-better-for-weight-loss\/#Which_Is_Healthier_Steam_or_Sauna\" >Which Is Healthier Steam or Sauna?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-sauna-or-steam-room-better-for-weight-loss\/#Steam_Room_vs_Sauna_Differences\" >Steam Room vs. Sauna Differences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-sauna-or-steam-room-better-for-weight-loss\/#How_Saunas_and_Steam_Rooms_Work\" >How Saunas and Steam Rooms Work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-sauna-or-steam-room-better-for-weight-loss\/#How_Long_Should_You_Stay_in_a_Steam_Room\" >How Long Should You Stay in a Steam Room?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-sauna-or-steam-room-better-for-weight-loss\/#Who_Should_Avoid_Infrared_Saunas_and_Steam_Rooms\" >Who Should Avoid Infrared Saunas and Steam Rooms?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-sauna-or-steam-room-better-for-weight-loss\/#Should_You_Use_a_Steam_Room_or_Sauna_First\" >Should You Use a Steam Room or Sauna First?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-sauna-or-steam-room-better-for-weight-loss\/#Is_a_Sauna_or_Steam_Room_Better_for_You\" >Is a Sauna or Steam Room Better for You?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-sauna-or-steam-room-better-for-weight-loss\/#Sauna_Benefits_Overview\" >Sauna Benefits Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-sauna-or-steam-room-better-for-weight-loss\/#Steam_Room_Benefits_Overview\" >Steam Room Benefits Overview<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-sauna-or-steam-room-better-for-weight-loss\/#Is_a_Sauna_or_Steam_Room_Better_for_Detox\" >Is a Sauna or Steam Room Better for Detox?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-sauna-or-steam-room-better-for-weight-loss\/#Is_the_Sauna_or_Steam_Room_Better_for_Skin\" >Is the Sauna or Steam Room Better for Skin?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-sauna-or-steam-room-better-for-weight-loss\/#Is_a_Sauna_or_Steam_Room_Better_for_Weight_Loss\" >Is a Sauna or Steam Room Better for Weight Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-sauna-or-steam-room-better-for-weight-loss\/#How_Many_Calories_Do_You_Burn_in_a_Steam_Room_for_15_Minutes\" >How Many Calories Do You Burn in a Steam Room for 15 Minutes?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-sauna-or-steam-room-better-for-weight-loss\/#Is_Sauna_Good_for_Losing_Belly_Fat\" >Is Sauna Good for Losing Belly Fat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-sauna-or-steam-room-better-for-weight-loss\/#Is_Sauna_or_Steam_Room_Better_for_Weight_Loss\" >Is Sauna or Steam Room Better for Weight Loss?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-sauna-or-steam-room-better-for-weight-loss\/#For_more_steamy_information\" >For more steamy information:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-sauna-or-steam-room-better-for-weight-loss\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-sauna-or-steam-room-better-for-weight-loss\/#Should_You_Do_Steam_or_Sauna_First\" >Should You Do Steam or Sauna First?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-sauna-or-steam-room-better-for-weight-loss\/#Why_Use_a_Steam_Room_Over_a_Sauna\" >Why Use a Steam Room Over a Sauna?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-sauna-or-steam-room-better-for-weight-loss\/#Is_it_Okay_to_Steam_Sauna_Every_Day\" >Is it Okay to Steam Sauna Every Day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-sauna-or-steam-room-better-for-weight-loss\/#How_Many_Calories_Do_You_Burn_in_a_Steam_Room_for_30_Minutes\" >How Many Calories Do You Burn in a Steam Room for 30 Minutes?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-sauna-or-steam-room-better-for-weight-loss\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is a sauna or a steam room better for weight loss? Do you wonder where it\u2019s better to sweat after workouts? Should you sweat it out in a humid steam room or spend time in the glass-encased sauna? What other benefits could the heat treatments offer you?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=is_sauna_or_steam_room_better_for_weight_loss\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, which one is better? Both heat treatments have some benefits that may assist with weight loss. However, the post-workout benefits a sauna and steam room provide are different. Let\u2019s discover which sweat-out might suit you better.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Is_Healthier_Steam_or_Sauna\"><\/span><b>Which Is Healthier Steam or Sauna?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">some<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> quick differences between a sauna and a steam room:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sauna provides dry heat but steam rooms provide humidity (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5941775\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinicproceedings.org\/article\/S0025-6196(18)30275-1\/fulltext\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saunas and steam rooms increase your heart rate (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31126559\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/balance\/health-benefits-of-steam-rooms\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An increased heart rate may encourage more calorie burns (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/what-to-know-heart-rate-fat-burning-cardio\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saunas can reduce joint stiffness and pain (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5941775\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steam rooms can reduce blood pressure (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S221295882030118X\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With that in mind, let\u2019s dig deeper to see which one truly stands out as the weight loss assistant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steam_Room_vs_Sauna_Differences\"><\/span><b>Steam Room vs. Sauna Differences<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is helpful to know the steam room vs. sauna differences to understand the potential benefits of each. The research around steam rooms is limited, so we\u2019ll cross-reference a review that uses a specific type of Finnish sauna bathing with steam, to consider the potential benefits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Saunas_and_Steam_Rooms_Work\"><\/span><b>How Saunas and Steam Rooms Work<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An infrared sauna or otherwise known as Finnish sauna bathing, is typically a room made of wood with infrared rays that penetrate the skin to encourage a rising temperature and has a dry heat range of 115-140\u00b0F (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5941775\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). These infrared saunas work to heat up your body from the inside rather than from heating the air around you, like a dry sauna would. The infrared light is able to penetrate through your body. While dry sauna bathing doesn\u2019t fill the room with steam, it works to heat up the air and space around you. These dry saunas tend to be at a higher temperature than an infrared sauna which can make it more challenging to stay in them for a longer period of time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, steam rooms are also known as steam baths, which typically have tiled floors and glass walls and use a generator to heat steam to an average temperature of 176-212\u00b0F. Steam rooms are also very humid at 95-100% humidity for a wet sweat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finnish sauna bathing also sometimes uses humidity and heat by throwing water over hot stones to create steam similar to steam rooms (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinicproceedings.org\/article\/S0025-6196(18)30275-1\/fulltext\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The research around steam rooms is limited, but you can look at the hot stone steaming benefits of Finnish sauna bathing for a close comparison with those using steam created by throwing water over the stones.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Reasons why BetterMe is a safe bet: a wide range of calorie-blasting workouts, finger-licking recipes, 24\/7 support, challenges that\u2019ll keep you on your best game, and that just scratches the surface! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=is_sauna_or_steam_room_better_for_weight_loss\">Start using our app and watch the magic happen<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Should_You_Stay_in_a_Steam_Room\"><\/span><b>How Long Should You Stay in a Steam Room?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Australian research on the Finnish tradition of dry sauna bathing found that 15-30 minutes is the average time spent in infrared saunas (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5941775\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The Mayo Clinic found similar timeframes in their review of wet steam room bathing among Finnish populations, but with an average of 5-20 minutes across most studies (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinicproceedings.org\/article\/S0025-6196(18)30275-1\/fulltext\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Anywhere from 5-30 minutes is typically recommended to be able to sweat it out. But remember to take precautions when using any of these options due to the potential increase of your heart rate. Hydration is very important when using these forms of heat and if you feel dizzy or faint, exit the sauna or room immediately.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Should_Avoid_Infrared_Saunas_and_Steam_Rooms\"><\/span><b>Who Should Avoid Infrared Saunas and Steam Rooms?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional Finnish sauna bathing has cardiorespiratory benefits (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5941775\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, some individuals should avoid using steam rooms and saunas. A long-term cohort study found that individuals with cardiorespiratory disorders should avoid sweating it out (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0033062018300586\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, steaming or dry heat could lead to dehydration or heat stroke, which isn\u2019t ideal for expectant mothers, children, or anyone sensitive to dehydration and heat. Johns Hopkins Medicine warns that losing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-water-weight\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">water weight<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> could lead to dehydration or heat stroke (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/conditions-and-diseases\/dehydration-and-heat-stroke\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweating it out makes you lose water weight, which is water the body retains in tissue. It makes you look bloated and losing it is great, but it\u2019s temporary. Nonetheless, get out of the steam room or sauna if you have the following signs of dehydration or heat stroke (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/conditions-and-diseases\/dehydration-and-heat-stroke\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confusion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry mouth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Erratic heart rate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extreme thirst<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep yourself hydrated to avoid symptoms, or immediately rehydrate yourself if you experience signs of dehydration in a steam room or infrared sauna. Heat is the worst dehydrator and as your body loses sweat, it is losing the water that it needs to retain in order to keep your body properly hydrated. WebMD states that steaming opens your pores to let out toxins (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/beauty\/what-to-know-facial-steaming\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, those open pores also increase how much fluids you lose. Finally, avoid steam rooms or saunas if you have a history of stroke, have low blood pressure, are currently ill, or drink alcohol before steaming as you\u2019ll dehydrate even further (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/balance\/health-benefits-of-steam-rooms\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=is_sauna_or_steam_room_better_for_weight_loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/12.png\" alt=\"is sauna or steam room better for weight loss\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Use_a_Steam_Room_or_Sauna_First\"><\/span><b>Should You Use a Steam Room or Sauna First?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which you use first depends on your goals. Use a dry sauna before exercising to loosen joints and reduce stiffness or after workouts to aid muscle repair with improved blood circulation to get the vital nutrients to sore muscles (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5941775\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry sauna bathing is good before and after workouts for different reasons. Additionally,\u00a0 saunas and steam rooms increase your heart rate to improve potential calorie burns post-exercise (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31126559\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/balance\/health-benefits-of-steam-rooms\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/what-to-know-heart-rate-fat-burning-cardio\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Steam rooms raise your heart rate by lowering blood pressure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, use steam rooms after a workout to support muscle recovery and reduce delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). A small review in California found that wet heat worked better than dry heat for DOMS and required a shorter exposure time (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3808259\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-stop-eating-oatmeal\/\"><i>Why Stop Eating Oatmeal \u2013 A Breakfast Revolution<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Sauna_or_Steam_Room_Better_for_You\"><\/span><b>Is a Sauna or Steam Room Better for You?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The steam room vs. sauna debate has valuable answers on both sides. Each option has potential benefits for health, weight loss, and even your skin. Let\u2019s discover some benefits and which is better for weight loss.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sauna_Benefits_Overview\"><\/span><b>Sauna Benefits Overview<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An Australian systematic review of dry sauna bathing shows potentially promising benefits of frequent use (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5941775\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You may have improved blood circulation, heart health, cardiac output, and an increased heart rate, which may affect calorie burns, but we\u2019ll discuss that later.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, dry saunas may reduce oxidative stress, inflammation, pain, and joint stiffness, which is useful if you do a few minutes of dry sauna bathing before working out. Furthermore, the review found some evidence to support how dry saunas could improve mood, reduce depression, induce relaxation, and improve circulation post-workout to help muscle repair.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steam_Room_Benefits_Overview\"><\/span><b>Steam Room Benefits Overview<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefits related to steam rooms originate from a Mayo Clinic review focusing on Finnish saunas that use water over hot stones to add humidity and steam (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinicproceedings.org\/article\/S0025-6196(18)30275-1\/fulltext\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Not all the benefits may relate to wet steaming, but there isn\u2019t enough direct evidence for steam rooms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note that the review also focuses on the potential benefits of frequent steaming with regular exercise. Nonetheless, the review found that steam bathing with water thrown over hot stones may improve good (HDL) cholesterol levels while reducing the bad (LDL) cholesterol levels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steam rooms may reduce headaches, rehydrate the skin, and reduce depression symptoms. A small Indian study also shows that steam rooms improve cardiovascular functions and reduce blood pressure (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S221295882030118X\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app will provide you with a host of fat-frying fitness routines that\u2019ll scare the extra pounds away and turn your body into a masterpiece! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=is_sauna_or_steam_room_better_for_weight_loss\">Get your life moving in the right direction with BetterMe! <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Sauna_or_Steam_Room_Better_for_Detox\"><\/span><b>Is a Sauna or Steam Room Better for Detox?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facial steaming has long been used to detox your skin by opening your pores with hot steam to release toxins (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/beauty\/what-to-know-facial-steaming\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, the secret is to force your pores open with steaming hot water. Dry saunas don\u2019t provide the same steaming benefits of opening the pores.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some ways steam detoxes your skin is by purging excess sebum and increasing circulation by providing more oxygen, which may increase <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/collagen-for-weight-loss\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">collagen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and elastin (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/beauty\/what-to-know-facial-steaming\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). A small Johnson &amp; Johnson study found excess sebum to be a culprit in inflammatory acne (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2835908\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Sauna_or_Steam_Room_Better_for_Skin\"><\/span><b>Is the Sauna or Steam Room Better for Skin?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Johnson &amp; Johnson study further supports steam rooms as a benefit for the skin because sebum, specifically squalene, is the primary culprit in inflammatory acne (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2835908\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Facial steaming opens the pores to release the organic compounds from your skin (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/beauty\/what-to-know-facial-steaming\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facial steaming also hydrates your skin for added plumpness and an even tone (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/beauty\/what-to-know-facial-steaming\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Steam provides skin cells with water as the pores open and can prepare your skin to better absorb moisturizing products (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/is-steaming-your-face-good-for-your-skin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, avoid steam rooms if you have rosacea or broken skin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The evidence suggests a steam room is better for your skin than a dry sauna. Additionally, a Korean review found that infrared heat skin treatments may speed up aging and create more wrinkles (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19675547\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The review notes that evidence is limited, but dry heat isn\u2019t ideal for skin.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=is_sauna_or_steam_room_better_for_weight_loss\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/13.png\" alt=\"is sauna or steam room better for weight loss\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Sauna_or_Steam_Room_Better_for_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>Is a Sauna or Steam Room Better for Weight Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A small Polish study confirmed how individuals lost weight by spending time in a dry sauna (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4295591\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, individuals with lower body mass indexes (BMIs) lost more weight, while people with higher BMIs were at greater risk of dehydration. More research is necessary to understand the results as there could be a number of factors that contribute to weight loss in lower or higher BMI individuals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An interesting discovery that your body can burn roughly 3.5 kilocalories per degree Celsius the body temperature is raised was found. This is referred to as the specific heat of bodily tissues in which there will be a 3.5 kilocalorie burn in order to heat 1 kg of bodily tissue by 1 degree Celsius. In summary, your body starts burning more calories to raise your core temperature and as your core temperature increases, your calorie burn will increase because the body needs this energy to heat its tissues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calorie-deficit-meal-plan\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">calorie deficit <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with a healthy diet and exercise program is the answer to weight loss. You need at least a 500-calorie deficit daily to lose about a pound weekly (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/calorie-deficit\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, sauna bathing and steam rooms won\u2019t cut it alone. You also need to eat healthier and exercise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/chicken-alfredo-keto\/\"><i>5 Chicken Alfredo Keto Recipes for Fast Dinners or Family Stunners Without Eating Too Many Carbs<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Calories_Do_You_Burn_in_a_Steam_Room_for_15_Minutes\"><\/span><b>How Many Calories Do You Burn in a Steam Room for 15 Minutes?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many calories you burn in a steam room depends on your body weight, time spent in the steam room, and the temperature among other factors. For example, a sedentary person weighing 155 pounds sitting in a steam room for 15 minutes at 140\u00b0F can burn 17 calories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pursueperformance.com\/how-many-calories-are-burned-in-a-sauna\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the same person can burn 20 calories in 15 minutes with a 170\u00b0F setting. Indeed, these calories burned are for sedentary individuals. Solely enjoying a steam room won\u2019t burn many calories. That said, steam rooms do improve cardio functions and elevate your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-by-heart-rate\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heart rate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S221295882030118X\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increasing your heart rate during exercise and maintaining it post-workout may help you continue burning more calories in a steam room. An aerobic heart rate zone is 70-80% of your maximum heart rate and a stage where you burn 45% of calories from fat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/what-to-know-heart-rate-fat-burning-cardio\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Sauna_Good_for_Losing_Belly_Fat\"><\/span><b>Is Sauna Good for Losing Belly Fat?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A higher heart rate could lead to fat-burning benefits. The Polish review showed how dry saunas increase your heart rate (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4295591\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Embracing a sauna post-workout could maintain your higher heart rate, which could put you in the fat-burning heart rate zone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your body burns more fat when you maintain a 60-70% maximal heart rate during and after a workout (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/what-to-know-heart-rate-fat-burning-cardio\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Doing cardio to elevate your heart rate to the fat-burning zone will help you burn 65% of your calories from fat. Use a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omnicalculator.com\/sports\/fat-burning-zone\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fat-burning zone calculator<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to optimize your efforts after working out (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omnicalculator.com\/sports\/fat-burning-zone\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Sauna_or_Steam_Room_Better_for_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>Is Sauna or Steam Room Better for Weight Loss?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, both support weight loss in different ways. Choose the one that fits your goals. For example, use dry saunas to loosen up before a workout or steam rooms after a workout to break a sweat and burn additional calories. Still, weight loss requires more than sweating.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember to reduce your calories, exercise, and follow a healthy diet to lose weight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/calorie-deficit\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_more_steamy_information\"><\/span><b>For more steamy information:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-sauna-after-workout\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of Sauna After Workout<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-steam-room\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of Steam Room<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-in-sauna\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories Burned in Sauna<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Do_Steam_or_Sauna_First\"><\/span><strong>Should You Do Steam or Sauna First?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a dry sauna first before workouts to loosen muscles and reduce joint stiffness (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5941775\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Use a steam room post-workout first to reduce the effects of DOMS (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3808259\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Alternatively, use either before and after workouts to achieve and maintain a higher heart rate to burn more calories\u00a0 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31126559\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/balance\/health-benefits-of-steam-rooms\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/what-to-know-heart-rate-fat-burning-cardio\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Use_a_Steam_Room_Over_a_Sauna\"><\/span><strong>Why Use a Steam Room Over a Sauna?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a steam room over a dry heat sauna if you\u2019re protecting your skin from aging, as infrared radiation can damage the skin but steaming water clears pores and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1-day-detox\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">detoxes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the skin\u2019s cells (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19675547\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/beauty\/what-to-know-facial-steaming\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Also, choose a steam room over a sauna to reduce DOMS after a workout (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3808259\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_Okay_to_Steam_Sauna_Every_Day\"><\/span><strong>Is it Okay to Steam Sauna Every Day?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Australian researchers found that daily dry sauna bathing for ten days resulted in peaked plasma volumes after four days but returned to baseline after seven days of ending the ritual (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5941775\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Daily dry sauna bathing could improve blood circulation, making it a safe daily habit for those that do not have preexisting conditions that would negatively impact their time in a sauna.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Calories_Do_You_Burn_in_a_Steam_Room_for_30_Minutes\"><\/span><strong>How Many Calories Do You Burn in a Steam Room for 30 Minutes?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many calories you burn depends on the temperature, time spent in the steam room, and your body weight. Typically, a sedentary person weighing 140 pounds will burn 30 calories in a 110\u00b0F steam room in 30 minutes, or it climbs to 29 calories in 130\u00b0F (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pursueperformance.com\/how-many-calories-are-burned-in-a-sauna\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=is_sauna_or_steam_room_better_for_weight_loss\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is a sauna or a steam room better for weight loss? Both can support weight loss efforts after working out, but neither shows promising calorie burns alone. Knowing this, determine your goals, follow our tips to prevent dehydration, make sure that you do not have any preexisting conditions that would prevent you from using either form of heat exposure and enjoy the recommended times to spend either before or after a workout.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is a sauna or a steam room better for weight loss? Do you wonder where it\u2019s better to sweat after workouts? Should you sweat it out in a humid steam room or spend time in the glass-encased sauna? What other benefits could the heat treatments offer you? So, which one is better? 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Do you wonder where it\u2019s better to sweat after workouts? Should you sweat it out in a humid steam room or spend time in the glass-encased sauna? What other benefits could the heat treatments offer you?<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\"><\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">So, which one is better? Both heat treatments have some benefits that may assist with weight loss. However, the post-workout benefits a sauna and steam room provide are different. 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