Correlations between Repeated Use of Dry Sauna for 4 x 10 Minutes, Physiological Parameters, Anthropometric Features, and Body Composition in Young Sedentary and Overweight Men: Health Implications
Joint Authors
Podstawski, Robert
Choszcz, Dariusz
Borysławski, Krzysztof
Clark, Cain C. T.
Finn, Kevin J.
Gronek, Piotr
Source
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-01-21
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
The effect of thermal stress on the physiological parameters of young overweight and sedentary men who sporadically use the sauna remains insufficiently investigated.
Aim.
The aim of the study was to determine the effect of sauna bathing on the physiological parameters of young overweight, physically inactive men and to test the correlations between physiological parameters versus anthropometric features and body composition parameters.
Materials and Methods.
Forty-five overweight and sedentary men aged 20.76±2.4 y were exposed to four sauna sessions of 10 minutes each (temperature: 90-91°C; relative humidity: 14-16 %) with four 5-minute cool-down breaks.
Body composition was determined before sauna, and body mass and blood pressure were measured before and after sauna.
Physiological parameters were monitored during four 10-minute sauna sessions.
Results.
A significant (p<0.0001) increase in all analyzed physiological parameters was observed during four successive 10-minute sauna sessions.
Heart rate, energy expenditure, blood pressure, and body mass loss were most strongly correlated with anthropometric parameters (body mass, body mass index, and body surface area) and body composition parameters (percent body fat, body fat mass, and visceral fat level).
The 60-minute treatment resulted in a significant reduction in body mass (0.65 kg).
Conclusions.
Repeated use of Finnish sauna induces significant changes in the physiological parameters of young sedentary overweight men, and these changes are intensified during successive treatments.
Deleterious cardiovascular adaptations were most prevalent in men characterized by the highest degree of obesity and the largest body size.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Podstawski, Robert& Borysławski, Krzysztof& Clark, Cain C. T.& Choszcz, Dariusz& Finn, Kevin J.& Gronek, Piotr. 2019. Correlations between Repeated Use of Dry Sauna for 4 x 10 Minutes, Physiological Parameters, Anthropometric Features, and Body Composition in Young Sedentary and Overweight Men: Health Implications. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1127372
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Podstawski, Robert…[et al.]. Correlations between Repeated Use of Dry Sauna for 4 x 10 Minutes, Physiological Parameters, Anthropometric Features, and Body Composition in Young Sedentary and Overweight Men: Health Implications. BioMed Research International No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1127372
American Medical Association (AMA)
Podstawski, Robert& Borysławski, Krzysztof& Clark, Cain C. T.& Choszcz, Dariusz& Finn, Kevin J.& Gronek, Piotr. Correlations between Repeated Use of Dry Sauna for 4 x 10 Minutes, Physiological Parameters, Anthropometric Features, and Body Composition in Young Sedentary and Overweight Men: Health Implications. BioMed Research International. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1127372
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1127372