Health Benefits of a Sauna Suit

A sauna suit mimics the effects of being in a dry sauna. Wearing this suit maximizes sweating during exercise, although the suit can be used for other activity as well. Most sauna suits are made from vinyl or rubberized vinyl, with less expensive ones made of plastic. They provide a few possible health benefits, but you must stay hydrated and replace electrolytes while wearing a sauna suit.

Water Weight Loss

One main purpose of a sauna suit is for a quick loss of water weight through sweating, as noted by Home Sauna Site. Some athletes, such as wrestlers, exercise in these suits to shed pounds before a match weigh-in so they can stay in a certain weight class. You might choose to exercise in a sauna suit in order to fit into your tight jeans, but keep in mind this weight loss is only short-term.

Calorie Burning

Sauna suits also help people burn more calories by providing a more intense workout, as explained by SaunaSuits.com. The extra calorie-burning effect is similar to exercising in hot weather, and can lead to more permanent weight loss.

Detoxification

Sweating while wearing a sauna suit may help eliminate toxins that have accumulated in the body, according to Home Sauna Site. Detoxification is a main reason people choose to sit in a dry or wet sauna, and the sauna suit has a similar effect. Some people wear a sauna suit over a body wrap, as noted by Home Sauna Site, to maximize the detoxification benefits.

References

• Home Sauna Site: Sauna Suits
• Steam Sauna Benefits: Sauna Suits
• Sauna Suits: Frequently Asked Questions