Sauna’s are all the rage in the world of endurance training these days. Why? Because heat exposure has several evidence-based benefits of following heat acclimation protocols. These benefits show up in 8 different facets:
- Heart: Decrease in heart rate, Increase stroke volume (more blood is pumped per beat)
- Core: Decrease in core temperature
- Skin: Decrease in skin temperature, Increase in skin blood flow sensitivity, Increase in maximum skin blood flow
- Muscle: Increase muscle glycogen sparing, Decrease in oxygen consumption
Want to read more on the benefits of heat acclimation? Find it in The Training Club!