Results 1 to 7 of 7

Thread: Dry sauna = sick?

  1. #1
    God/dess
    Joined
    Jul 2004
    Location
    Temporary Lurkmode...
    Posts
    12,609
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 79 Times in 35 Posts

    Default Dry sauna = sick?

    So Thursday day I went for a 3 hour workout. Did weights, cardio and afterwards the dry sauna for two 15 min intervals. I drank about 15oz of water during that time. That night I felt fine. Friday, I felt like crap all day and all night. At work last night I had the chills and was feeling delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) really bad. I usually drink about 1.5-2 liters of water a day and have been eating healthy.

    How come I feel sick? Do you think the dry sauna had anything to do with it?
    you live like an ivy vine
    you can only survive by clinging onto trees
    that's your flaw
    put down some roots so you can stand on your own
    -Kenpachi



  2. #2
    Veteran Member renaissance's Avatar
    Joined
    Jun 2008
    Location
    San Diego / Las Vegas
    Posts
    396
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts

    Default Re: Dry sauna = sick?

    How often do you usually work out and for how long? Without knowing more my first guess could just be you got dehydrated. Did it feel like you had a hangover?
    Conducting myself in a terribly sexy fashion on and

  3. #3
    ajbaer
    Guest

    Default Re: Dry sauna = sick?

    It sounds like you worked out too hard. It's normal to have doms 48 hours after a workout...it's actually more common than 24 hours. Also did you eat afterwards? Did you eat before hand? THere are a lot of options here. Maybe you're just sick?!

  4. #4
    Featured Member iseestars's Avatar
    Joined
    May 2005
    Location
    south florida, formally baltimore maryland
    Posts
    843
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts

    Default Re: Dry sauna = sick?

    What exactly is a dry sauna? Is it completely dry or is it just a name and is there some moisture? If so, bacteria thrive off hot, moist places and I would assume if one person was sick and went in there and sweated a lot, their bacteria would stick around and you would breathe it in.

  5. #5
    God/dess ahmeerah's Avatar
    Joined
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Center of the World.
    Posts
    3,128
    Thanks
    66
    Thanked 82 Times in 51 Posts
    My Mood
    Breezy

    Default Re: Dry sauna = sick?

    You worked out too long -- building up a lot of toxins. ANd then you attempted detox w/ a sauna. All this requires loads of water and lots of sleep and extra mienrals if you don't want to get sick.

    No one needs to workout for that long. And no one needs to sauna after already shedding all that water. Yikes! Glad you're OK and didn't pass out.

  6. #6
    God/dess
    Joined
    Jul 2004
    Location
    Temporary Lurkmode...
    Posts
    12,609
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 79 Times in 35 Posts

    Default Re: Dry sauna = sick?

    Yea, I ate before and after. The dry sauna usually kills germs because of the high temp. Well, I was sick for my entire weekend because of that trip to the gym. My mom said I just over did it. I'll never do that again! I also ended up getting strep on one gland.
    you live like an ivy vine
    you can only survive by clinging onto trees
    that's your flaw
    put down some roots so you can stand on your own
    -Kenpachi



  7. #7
    Featured Member thechaosfairy's Avatar
    Joined
    Sep 2005
    Location
    Dear Gods plz send money to Oregon K luv you bye
    Posts
    1,780
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts

    Default Re: Dry sauna = sick?

    15oz of water in three hours? When working out, I usually drink twice that in one! Then the dry sauna makes you sweat... I'm going with dehydration here.
    Quote Originally Posted by red red red View Post
    Like super-fast, frenetic, chipmunklike stylized humping with this look on her face like "Kill! Kill!"
    Quote Originally Posted by iseestars View Post
    i think people like going to parties and clubs and looking like douchebags.

Similar Threads

  1. Sick, sick, always freakin' sick!!
    By Laylalust in forum Body Business
    Replies: 12
    Last Post: 09-04-2008, 03:28 PM
  2. Sauna
    By GoldCoastGirl in forum Body Business
    Replies: 13
    Last Post: 08-31-2008, 11:35 PM
  3. Sauna's at the gym
    By krchab99 in forum The Lounge
    Replies: 9
    Last Post: 04-11-2007, 12:04 PM
  4. Keep It Dry
    By blaqbarb in forum Body Business
    Replies: 26
    Last Post: 12-10-2005, 08:38 PM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •