I had a really great workout today! Fridays are usually my break from my usual workouts: yoga, pilates, strength training, plyometrics, hard runs, etc. I got on the treadmill and ran 2.5 miles, did some ab work on the medicine ball, swam a couple of laps in the pool (I didn't count this time, I just swam 'til my shoulders & arms were tired), and went in the sauna for 15 minutes. I love going into the sauna after a run & pool time. My muscles and joints feel relaxed, I'm breathing better, and I'm sweating like crazy which I love! I told somebody the other day that I feel beautiful when I sweat. lol. Sweating is actually good for the human body! It plays a vital role in helping you maintain good health. It regulates body temperature and it helps your body get rid itself of waste material. Sweat contains almost the same elements as urine, I know kinda gross, but that's why the skin is sometimes nicknamed as the third kidney. Interesting huh? About 30% of bodily wastes can be eliminated through perspiration. 
The sauna or steam baths, though they may not sound that appealing, is a great place to sweat it up. Consider this: Anti-perspirants, artificial environments, smog, synthetic clothing, and a sedentary lifestyle all help clog up your skin pores and inhibit the healthy flow of sweat.
Sweat bathing aids in preventing or reversing the damaging side effects.
Hmmm... The thought of sweat bathing doesn't sound so bad after all, does it?
A fellow friend of mine asked me today if there are any other benefits in going inside a sauna. I've heard crazy stuff about using the sauna, such as: melting away body fat, increasing your metabolism, etc. I don't think those are right. Here's a list of sauna benefits:
- a strengthened immune system
- improved blood circulation
- enhanced detoxification processes
- deep skin cleansing and rejuvenation
- tension and stress relief
- liver and kidney function may also improve
If you need more details just visit the website Sauna & Steam Bathing. I got all the information from there, I just shortened it up for ya'll.
I have a date this evening with a sexy man of God, my husband, and we're planning on going to the beach to watch the sunset and have dinner at this Cajun restaurant (my fav. place to eat @ the island) called Daddy's. I hope ya'll have a great weekend and be safe!
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