To steam or not to steam?

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2009-08-31 10:16 AM

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Subject: To steam or not to steam?
I'm new to Tri Training and i was just wondering if it was benefitial, harmful or neither to jump in the steam room for a few minutes after a workout?

2009-08-31 10:52 AM
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2009-08-31 7:22 PM
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wgraves7582 - 2009-08-31 10:52 AM

I do not know the benefits or ill effects but I enjoy it and if I have the time after swimming I do 5 in the hot tub, 5 in the steam room, and 5 in the dry sauna all while drinking some water to stay hydrated (To me that is the key - hydration).

So if you enjoy it - keep it up!



Add 5 minutes in the cold dip and thats perfect.
2009-09-01 9:25 AM
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2009-09-01 9:39 AM
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Great place to do some post work out stretching as well (Make sure that ummm certain things are covered)
2009-09-01 10:36 AM
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x2 on the relaxation/mental after a workout.  Would love a plunge pool at LTF, but I'll have to wait for them to open my suggestion box submittal. 

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x3 on the mental thing. I go into the dry sauna after swim.  FOr a few brief moments I feel like I'm on vacation and at a spa.  And there's something so relaxing about being enveloped by that warmth!  The perfect top off to a swim session.
2009-09-01 11:12 AM
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Just drink some water before entering and you're good. Perfect place to relax the body and think about the workout (mental training is very much neglected...)
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Subject: RE: To steam or not to steam?
wesleyfresh - 2009-08-31 10:16 AM I'm new to Tri Training and i was just wondering if it was benefitial, harmful or neither to jump in the steam room for a few minutes after a workout?


I already lose 3-4 lbs during each swim workout.   If I did this I'd have to change my "official weighing day" to right after the steam room. ;-)

Sadly I despise steam rooms and saunas.
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