The sauna has come a long way from its humble beginning of being a hole in the ground. Thanks to modern technology, there are much easier and better ways of enjoying warmth from home saunas. Originally, a hole was dug so that a whole tribe could fit inside, with a fire pit in the center and a roof made from anything that would cover the fire, prevent rainfall from getting in and retain the heat.

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The Finnish sauna was used both as shelter and as living quarters during the cold winters. They did have fireplaces with chimneys and when hot water was poured over them it would generate intense heat. At times, in order to cope with the heat they would have to take off their clothes.

Eventually, metal stoves with metal chimney flues replaced the fireplace and they were better at maintaining a regular heat of approximately 180 degrees, but temperatures of 200 degrees was not uncommon. The Finns did not use it as a sauna room; they used it for the therapeutic benefits and as a way to refresh their spirit, as well as a place where the ill were taken to be cared for and as a birthing location.

The benefits of a fitness sauna are obviously plentiful since so many people are beginning to be serious about owning one or at least trying to use one on a regular basis. Since the sauna went mainstream, it has become available in most fitness centers throughout the US and units have even been installed in the Finns House of Parliament, as well as many other government buildings.

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Many people feel that sauna fitness has major health benefits and the many studies that have been done appear to back up those beliefs. It has been shown that individuals who regularly make use of sauna equipment get the flu and colds ten times less than those who do not.

It has been shown to make immune systems stronger by using cold, humid and hot stimulants, as it is a natural reaction for the blood vessels of the skin and muscles to expand when exposed to the heat.

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There are so many different types of saunas that you are sure to find one that meets your needs. For instance, many people enjoy the benefits of using an infrared sauna. Studies have shown that aside from burning approximately 500 calories in one, 30 minute infrared session, they also help to increase blood circulation, reduces stress and fatigue, and ease joint pain and stiffness.

Some of the other benefits of far infrared saunas include the reduction of fatigue and stress, reduction of joint pain and stiffness, as well as an increase in blood circulation.

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