Spa Services: Saunas, Steam Rooms and Paraffin Baths

Saunas and steam rooms offer thermal therapy benefits, but it's important to understand the differences between them. Learn the best way to use a dry sauna, the benefits of infrared heat, and how paraffin treatments can improve skin health.

How Many Calories are Burned in a Steam Sauna?

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Christie Morton

Saunas help you relax and increase feelings of well-being, according to Harvard Health Publications. They cause your heart to beat 30 percent faster and can burn almost as many calories as a 3-mile run.

A certified personal trainer, Christie Morton has been writing health and fitness articles since 2004. Her work has appeared in "Cincinnati City Beat" newspaper, "Employee Services Management Magazine" and numerous online publications on topics including diet, nutrition, fitness and spirituality. Morton holds a Bachelor of Arts in communication arts from the College of Mount St. Joseph.