Sauna-induced body mass loss in physically inactive young women and men

Podstawski, Robert; Boraczyński, Tomasz; Boraczyński, Michał; Choszcz, D.; Mańkowski, Stefan; Markowski, Piotr

doi:10.1515/bhk-2016-0001

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“…BML values were very high in overweight and obese males and females and were approximately twofold higher than in underweight women, with similar correlations were noted in men [19]. In our previous study [18], BML values measured after sauna bathing were significantly higher in female and male subjects with higher body mass, but they tended to be lower in taller participants (less so in men). With every kilogram increase in body mass, the corresponding BML values increased by 0.0144 kg in women and 0.0146 kg in men on average.…”

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confidence: 71%

“…Dry sauna leads to changes in physiological parameters as well as body composition. Sauna bathing induces sweating, which promotes passive dehydration and leads to hyperthermia [18], mainly due to the evaporation of sweat and enhanced blood circulation in the skin, the main cooling mechanism in the body [4]. Uncontrolled sweating leads to body mass loss (0.1-1.0 kg), and fluid loss can reach up to 13 liters under extreme circumstances, such as sauna competitions [38].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Correlations between Repeated Use of Dry Sauna for 4 x 10 Minutes, Physiological Parameters, Anthropometric Features, and Body Composition in Young Sedentary and Overweight Men: Health Implications

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Borysławski

Clark

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BioMed Research International

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Background The effect of thermal stress on the physiological parameters of young overweight and sedentary men who sporadically use the sauna remains insufficiently investigated. Aim The aim of the study was to determine the effect of sauna bathing on the physiological parameters of young overweight, physically inactive men and to test the correlations between physiological parameters versus anthropometric features and body composition parameters. Materials and Methods Forty-five overweight and sedentary men aged 20.76±2.4 y were exposed to four sauna sessions of 10 minutes each (temperature: 90-91°C; relative humidity: 14-16 %) with four 5-minute cool-down breaks. Body composition was determined before sauna, and body mass and blood pressure were measured before and after sauna. Physiological parameters were monitored during four 10-minute sauna sessions. Results A significant (p<0.0001) increase in all analyzed physiological parameters was observed during four successive 10-minute sauna sessions. Heart rate, energy expenditure, blood pressure, and body mass loss were most strongly correlated with anthropometric parameters (body mass, body mass index, and body surface area) and body composition parameters (percent body fat, body fat mass, and visceral fat level). The 60-minute treatment resulted in a significant reduction in body mass (0.65 kg). Conclusions Repeated use of Finnish sauna induces significant changes in the physiological parameters of young sedentary overweight men, and these changes are intensified during successive treatments. Deleterious cardiovascular adaptations were most prevalent in men characterized by the highest degree of obesity and the largest body size.

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Correlations between Repeated Use of Dry Sauna for 4 x 10 Minutes, Physiological Parameters, Anthropometric Features, and Body Composition in Young Sedentary and Overweight Men: Health Implications

Podstawski

Borysławski

Clark

et al. 2019

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“…Podstawski et al [ 14 ] reported that overweight subjects lost more body weight compared to normal-weight subjects. Similarly, Podstawski et al [ 27 ] reported that higher body mass leads to a significant increase in sauna-bath-induced body mass loss, stating that body mass had a significant influence on body mass loss. Moreover, Podstawski et al [ 14 ] observed that energy expenditure and body mass loss were correlated with anthropometric parameters and body composition parameters (percentage of body fat, body fat mass, and visceral fat level).…”

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“…The studies that have observed the effects of sauna baths on body composition have been carried out on sedentary and overweight people [ 13 , 14 , 27 ]. In addition, the temperature used in the studies mentioned above was lower than in the present study and involved fewer sessions.…”

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Effects of Twelve Sessions of High-Temperature Sauna Baths on Body Composition in Healthy Young Men

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Siquier-Coll

Bartolomé

et al. 2021

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The health benefits of sauna baths are attracting ever-increasing interest. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of 12 high-temperature (100 °C) sauna baths on body composition of 23 healthy young men, divided into a control group (CG) and a sauna group (SG). Both groups were initially evaluated by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), after which the SG experienced 12 sessions of sauna baths at high temperatures (100 °C). Initial measurements were carried out after the sauna sessions and after two weeks of decay in both groups. The muscle mass of the right leg (pre vs. decay: 9.50 (5.59) vs. 10.52 (5.15); p < 0.05; Δ 1.07%), bone mineral density (pre vs. post: 1.221 (0.35) vs. 1.315 (0.45); p < 0.05; Δ 7.7%) and bone mineral content (pre vs. post: 0.470 (0.21) vs. 0.499 (0.22); p < 0.05; Δ 6.17%) of the left leg increased in the SG after the sauna baths. It seems that exposure to heat at high temperatures could produce improvements in bone and muscle mass.

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“…Finnish sauna bathing involves brief exposure to high environmental temperature (80°C–100°C), and it has long been used for pleasure, wellness, and relaxation ( Laukkanen et al, 2018 ). There is ample evidence to suggest that regular sauna use by healthy individuals, persons with health problems and athletes exerts beneficial effects as a form of heat therapy and biological regeneration ( Biro Masuda et al, 2003 ; Pilch et al, 2014 ; Podstawski et al, 2016 ; Scoon et al, 2007 ; Sutkowy et al, 2017 ). Regular sauna bathing may alleviate and prevent the risk of both acute and chronic diseases ( Laukkanen et al, 2019 ).…”

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Endocrine Effects of Repeated Hot Thermal Stress and Cold Water Immersion in Young Adult Men

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The aim of the study was to determine the effect of repeated hot thermal stress and cold water immersion on the endocrine system of young adult men with moderate and high levels of physical activity (PA). The research was conducted on 30 men aged 19–26 years (mean: 22.67 ± 2.02) who attended four sauna sessions of 12 min each (temperature: 90−91°C; relative humidity: 14–16 %). Each sauna session was followed by a 6-min cool-down break during which the participants were immersed in cold water (10−11°C) for 1 min. Testosterone (TES), cortisol (COR), dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S), and prolactin (PRL) levels were measured before and after the sauna bath. The participants’ PA levels were evaluated using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Serum COR levels decreased significantly ( p < .001) from 13.61 to 9.67 µg/ml during 72 min of sauna treatment. No significant changes ( p >.05) were noted in the concentrations of the remaining hormones: TES increased from 4.04 to 4.24 ng/ml, DHEA-S decreased from 357.5 to 356.82 µg/ml, and PRL decreased from 14.50 to 13.71 ng/ml. After sauna, a greater decrease in COR concentrations was observed in males with higher baseline COR levels, whereas only a minor decrease was noted in participants with very low baseline COR values ( r =−0.673, p <.001). Repeated use of Finnish sauna induces a significant decrease in COR concentrations, but does not cause significant changes in TES, DHEA-S, or PRL levels. Testosterone concentrations were higher in men characterized by higher levels of PA, both before and after the sauna bath.

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Sauna-induced body mass loss in physically inactive young women and men

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References 33 publications

Correlations between Repeated Use of Dry Sauna for 4 x 10 Minutes, Physiological Parameters, Anthropometric Features, and Body Composition in Young Sedentary and Overweight Men: Health Implications

Correlations between Repeated Use of Dry Sauna for 4 x 10 Minutes, Physiological Parameters, Anthropometric Features, and Body Composition in Young Sedentary and Overweight Men: Health Implications

Effects of Twelve Sessions of High-Temperature Sauna Baths on Body Composition in Healthy Young Men

Endocrine Effects of Repeated Hot Thermal Stress and Cold Water Immersion in Young Adult Men

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