| Also, in the same book is an illustration by Albrecht | | | | the sauna suit is flexible and made to withstand rips |
| Durer, entitled "Women in the Bath" in 1496. It is much | | | | and tears. While some sauna suits are produced as |
| like a sauna suit as can be seen by the wooden walls, | | | | "one size fits all," others are geared to specifically fit a |
| the birch whisk, the pile of stones on the stove and the | | | | male or a female. Common sizes include small (S), |
| wooden tubs. | | | | medium (M), large (L), extra large (XL), and extra extra |
| In the world of weight loss and detoxification, an | | | | large (XXL). A few sauna suits come in XXXL. |
| increasing number of people are taking notice to the | | | | Using a Sauna Suit |
| properties associated with sauna suits. Without having | | | | As soon as you slip into a sauna suit, you almost |
| to spend hundreds of dollars on a home sauna or visit | | | | instantly feel the increase of heat over your body and |
| the nearest spa or gym to gain access, sauna suits | | | | begin to detect trickles of sweat. These types of suits |
| aim to provide the same environment for people on | | | | are constructed to help one lose weight by increasing |
| the go. The same stimulating effects of heat | | | | the rate at which "fuel" is burned. The sweating not |
| associated with saunas are delivered in a jacket and | | | | only assists weight loss, but also rids the body of |
| pants ensemble that ultimately creates a great deal of | | | | unwanted substances in the system. |
| sweat. | | | | It is the theory that the food and fat lost through the |
| Numerous people use sauna suits to reduce weight, | | | | creation of sweat is used up and will not return after |
| which occurs through a shedding of excess water. | | | | you replenish your system with fresh water. In turn, |
| Sauna suits also aid people looking to detoxify their | | | | one stands to lose weight quicker and faster. The |
| body, as impurities, chemicals, unwanted toxins, and | | | | sauna suit can be used during sessions of exercise, |
| other types of waste are also released through the | | | | such as aerobics, riding a bike, jogging and running, or |
| amount of liquid extracted while wearing the suit. | | | | working out on a treadmill. Some people use the sauna |
| When used sparingly and with caution, many individuals | | | | suit while lifting weights to increase the flexibility and |
| are able to reap positive health benefits, but when | | | | response in muscles. |
| abused and worn too long, a few disadvantages | | | | Pros and Cons of Using a Sauna Suit |
| (which may seriously threaten your health) can occur. | | | | With short-term use, sauna suits help individuals shed |
| Typical Sauna Suit Features | | | | excess water weight, jump start their weight loss |
| The average sauna suit is made of varying levels of | | | | goals, and cleanse their body of impurities. Usually, after |
| nylon and plastic-like internal coatings. Some | | | | a session of using a sauna suit, one feels rejuvenated |
| manufacturers have created their own line of coating | | | | and refreshed. Some claim an extra boost in energy is |
| (such as Teflite) specifically for the creation of sauna | | | | felt. Overall, a sauna suit makes a good |
| suits. Usually, the sweat suit is made with plastic | | | | accompaniment to a solid workout program that helps |
| zippers coated with a non-rust material. The cuffs are | | | | enhance results. |
| often elasticated and sometimes possess a | | | | As for the cons associated with a sauna suit, improper |
| drawstring waist attached to the jacket. Some sauna | | | | usage can cause negative effects in health. In some |
| suit jackets and pants are constructed with pockets. | | | | individuals, their internal temperature may spike, causing |
| Depending on the model, you may receive a | | | | complications such as stroke. Although a rare |
| stowaway hood, but almost all sauna suits possess a | | | | consequence, overdoing the use of a sauna suit can kill |
| hi-seal collar, which intensifies the sweating process. | | | | a user. When using a sauna suit, it is important to avoid |
| An elastic binding is placed on the waist, which helps | | | | weather with high temperatures, which intensifies the |
| seal in the heat and captures falling sweat. The ankles | | | | overall level of warmth affecting the body, also |
| on the pants are also elasticated to elevate heat | | | | increasing the chances of passing out or suffering heat |
| development and catch sweat. The entire makeup of | | | | stroke. |