Saunas, jacuzzis/hydropools/hot tubs, steam rooms
Discussion
I use the steam room after nearly every session. Sauna not so much as I find it uncomfortably hot. Steam for whatever reason is more relaxing. It's right next to the pool, so I'll jump in every 5mins or so to cool down, rinse and repeat 2 or 3 times. Main benefit I find is it really does seem to clear out the pores.
There's also the reasonable chance of meeting barely-clothed young ladies . . . It's very dimly-lit with 3 or 4 of those blue led down-lighters, so given the right situation it can get quite "romantic" in there
. . . apart from the other day when a couple of old geezers were giving each other shoulder rubs!
There's also the reasonable chance of meeting barely-clothed young ladies . . . It's very dimly-lit with 3 or 4 of those blue led down-lighters, so given the right situation it can get quite "romantic" in there
. . . apart from the other day when a couple of old geezers were giving each other shoulder rubs!Digger said:
I use the steam room after nearly every session. Sauna not so much as I find it uncomfortably hot. Steam for whatever reason is more relaxing. It's right next to the pool, so I'll jump in every 5mins or so to cool down, rinse and repeat 2 or 3 times. Main benefit I find is it really does seem to clear out the pores.
There's also the reasonable chance of meeting barely-clothed young ladies . . . It's very dimly-lit with 3 or 4 of those blue led down-lighters, so given the right situation it can get quite "romantic" in there . . . apart from the other day when a couple of old geezers were giving each other shoulder rubs!
The sauna feels cooler than the steam room.There's also the reasonable chance of meeting barely-clothed young ladies . . . It's very dimly-lit with 3 or 4 of those blue led down-lighters, so given the right situation it can get quite "romantic" in there
. . . apart from the other day when a couple of old geezers were giving each other shoulder rubs!I do find it rather boring.
But yes, you get to see barely-clothed women.
Not currently a member, but I do use the steam room a lot and I do find it helps both with skin quality and really helpful for shaking off coughs and colds. Possibly a placebo. I'm going to install one at home this year as they are surprisingly inexpensive.
I do find the sauna a bit too hot and often full of overweight older chaps. Some may like this, though.
Not a big fan of a jacuzzi, but will use it now and then.
I do find the sauna a bit too hot and often full of overweight older chaps. Some may like this, though.
Not a big fan of a jacuzzi, but will use it now and then.
SouthernBoy said:
Not currently a member, but I do use the steam room a lot and I do find it helps both with skin quality and really helpful for shaking off coughs and colds. Possibly a placebo. I'm going to install one at home this year as they are surprisingly inexpensive.
I do find the sauna a bit too hot and often full of overweight older chaps. Some may like this, though.
Not a big fan of a jacuzzi, but will use it now and then.
Sorry but how are you lot finding the sauna hotter than the steam room??I do find the sauna a bit too hot and often full of overweight older chaps. Some may like this, though.
Not a big fan of a jacuzzi, but will use it now and then.
Swim then steam room, sometimes swim again and steam room once more.
Never use the sauna as I have been spoiled and get to use proper sauna's in Finland and the one in the gym is a piece of crap in comparison, never have I used a sauna that has such a dry heat that its uncomfortable like the sauna that is in the current gym.
Never use the sauna as I have been spoiled and get to use proper sauna's in Finland and the one in the gym is a piece of crap in comparison, never have I used a sauna that has such a dry heat that its uncomfortable like the sauna that is in the current gym.
Mastodon2 said:
If the sauna is cooler than the steam room it's safe to say the sauna isn't working properly. Saunas can operate to 102 degrees, the dryness of the air keeps you safe from burns and gives that invigorating "breathing fire" feeling when you inhale deeply.
Oh right. Seemed more pleasant than the steam room, anyway. 
Digger said:
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Has it occurred to you that humans might also sweat whilst swimming?
Good Boshly said:
Jumping in the pool straight after sauna/steam? I hope you mean jump in shower? Otherwise yuk 
Yup, there's a (stupidly hot) rinsing shower between steam/sauna & pool. Has it occurred to you that humans might also sweat whilst swimming?
and yes - but there's s difference between jumping in a pool to cleanse yourself from profuse sweating and sweating a little whilst swimming (bearing in mind you shouldn't overheat too much in a normal heated pool). One of my pet hates is people jumping straight into pool or jacuzzi after sauna or steam
Oh and I also know that some buggers pee in the pool etc but I prefer not to think about it
Digger said:
I use the steam room after nearly every session. Sauna not so much as I find it uncomfortably hot. Steam for whatever reason is more relaxing. It's right next to the pool, so I'll jump in every 5mins or so to cool down, rinse and repeat 2 or 3 times. Main benefit I find is it really does seem to clear out the pores.
There's also the reasonable chance of meeting barely-clothed young ladies . . . It's very dimly-lit with 3 or 4 of those blue led down-lighters, so given the right situation it can get quite "romantic" in there . . . apart from the other day when a couple of old geezers were giving each other shoulder rubs!
Don't they do checks to keep people like you out?There's also the reasonable chance of meeting barely-clothed young ladies . . . It's very dimly-lit with 3 or 4 of those blue led down-lighters, so given the right situation it can get quite "romantic" in there
. . . apart from the other day when a couple of old geezers were giving each other shoulder rubs!I like using the steam room when I was a gym member years ago. Now I wouldn't have the time.
I've always found that a 1/2 hour sauna after a long or heavy sessions speeds up recovery and reduces any aches.
So that outweighs the boredom, although there is load music in the main gym next door.
I also use my sauna at home (small plug-in infrared type) if I'm training particularly hard at home.
The steam room I used to use in another gym would seem to know when I'm leaving and pump hot air onto my foot by the door. I found that more boring that the sauna.
So that outweighs the boredom, although there is load music in the main gym next door.
I also use my sauna at home (small plug-in infrared type) if I'm training particularly hard at home.
The steam room I used to use in another gym would seem to know when I'm leaving and pump hot air onto my foot by the door. I found that more boring that the sauna.
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