Do saunas and steam rooms help you lose weight?

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There is a widespread belief that baths and saunas are a panacea for excess weight, and on the Internet you can find thousands of “expert” tips on how to properly steam in a bath so that excess fat “melts” and comes out with sweat. In fact, it all works completely differently, because if extra pounds could really be melted, the diet and fitness industry would not exist in principle. We tell you how a bath actually affects the body and why you shouldn't count on it if you want to lose weight.

First, let's figure out what happens to our body at high temperatures. Although the principles of operation of different types of baths – sauna, infrared, hammam – differ, they affect the body in approximately the same way. In a hot room, the body temperature rises, and in order to cool down, the body begins to sweat actively.

Over time, excess fluid, as well as toxins and toxins, is first of all eliminated, which generally provides good detoxification. It is precisely because of the fact that when heated, the body loses excess water that a misconception arose about the effect of a bath on weight loss. Water makes up a significant part of our body weight, and if you weigh yourself immediately after a bath, you will really see that you have lost 1-2 kg. However, with the first glass of water you drink, the weight will start to return.

It is basically impossible to “melt” fat deposits, and fat burning occurs under the only condition – a calorie deficit. However, regular visits to the sauna or bath can help speed up metabolism and cleanse the body, which will somewhat simplify the weight loss process. In addition, various scrubs, wraps and oils that will help tone the skin will work much more effectively on steamed, heated skin. However, nutrition and exercise still play the main role in losing weight.