The Life-Giving Benefits of Saunas Sweat the Years Away
Colder weather is hard on our bodies for many reasons. The air dries and cracks our skin, freezing temperatures cause old injuries to flare up and joints to ache, and the conditions make it just plain hard to exercise. What’s a fair-weather bird to do? Head to the sauna! Sauna use has been popular in Finland for thousands of years, and there are compelling reasons why. Not only are there many bodily benefits, but science is telling us it may also protect the mind. We’ve known for a long time that saunas can help with blood circulation, stress relief, and cardiovascular health. Traditional saunas use heat to get your blood flowing and promote circulation, and the sweating that goes on during a sauna experience is said to rid your body of toxins. It’s a rejuvenating ritual that releases stress along with endorphins. Now, the health journal Age and Ageing has found evidence linking sauna use to a lowered risk for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Men aged 42–60 who participated in frequent sauna bathing sessions were found to have lowered rates of dementia and Alzheimer’s. If feeling good and warming you up weren’t enough, a healthy mind is a great reason to sauna.
And while the simplicity of the traditional sauna is part of what makes it great, some facilities have added a modern twist: infrared rays. Infrared saunas, already hot in New York City and Los Angeles, are starting to pop up everywhere. If you have trouble dealing with the heat of a typical sauna (average sauna temperatures are kept around 212 degrees F), this latest trend is for you. The average temperature of an infrared sauna is 150 degrees F, making it a more tolerable
experience. One New York studio touts infrared’s ability to stimulate collagen production, an added anti- aging benefit. Need another bonus? Infrared saunas are said to release up to 20 percent more toxins from the body than traditional saunas. Whichever type of sauna you decide to visit, the potential health benefits speak for themselves. If you don’t get to escape to Miami or Cancun this winter (and even if you do), it’s a relaxing way to warm up and ease winter ailments. Treat your body and yourself to a sauna experience!
DECEMBER REFERRAL PROGRAM Because Workouts Are More Fun With a Buddy
The holiday season is upon us, and as much as we enjoy the festivities, making time to get to the gym is challenging. In addition to the cold weather urging us to sleep in past our workout alarm, we’re trying to balance gym time with family gatherings and feasts. But when we have a workout partner waiting for us to show up at 6 a.m. for the Body Pump class, there are no excuses. Accountability can keep us motivated and dedicated to our health, even when time gets tight. Not only that, they make working out more fun. You get to laugh off your silly mistakes, and
there’s probably no one who will make you feel better once the workout is done (or be happier to grab a post-workout bite).
We know how important a workout buddy can be to your dedication, and that’s why in December we’re bringing back our referral program. Yep, if you bring a friend with you in December, there are perks involved for both of you (beyond the healthy bodies you’ll both have in the new year).
Here are two reasons to bring a workout buddy to the gym in December:
1. The month of December will be free for your friend. That’s right. They can join you for as many workouts, matches, and runs as they want for the month. 2. For each friend you bring who becomes a member, your monthly membership fee is reduced by $5. So, the more friends you bring, the less you pay for your membership! Share the gift of good health with your friends and family this holiday season. Ask us about our December referral program and bring a partner to keep you on your game!
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