As we age, our body composition changes. Without regular exercise and a healthy diet, fat mass increases, while muscle mass and bone mineral density decrease with age. However, recent research shows that regular sauna visits can increase muscle and bone mass.
The fact that saunas have a positive effect on physical health is undisputed. Regular sauna sessions, during which the body sweats profusely, strengthen the immune system and effectively prevent colds. But what if you just don’t sweat in the sauna, or sweat very little?
