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Is It Unhealthy to Use a Sauna After a Workout?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Lydia Stephens

Many health clubs and fitness centers offer saunas to help members relax and unwind after exercising. The dry heat of a sauna offers many health benefits when used safely, but can cause serious harm as well.

Lydia Stephens began writing professionally in 2009. She has written online for Nile Guides, SheKnows.com and various other websites and has been published in "Stringing Magazine" and "Xiamen Wave." Stephens played competitive soccer for 19 years, has been weight lifting since 2007 and enjoys running, biking and sailing. She has a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy from the University of Texas.