In most people’s minds, there’s not a big difference between saunas and steam rooms. Both involve sitting in small heated rooms in health spas or in the back of gyms. However, they both actually have slightly different purposes. Let’s take a look at some of the key differences.
Different Kind of Heat
The main difference between saunas and steam rooms is that they have different kinds of heat. Saunas have a dry heat that is usually produced by hot rocks or a closed stove and steam rooms are heated by a generator filled with boiling water. While these two different kinds of heat have similar properties, they also have different effects.
Both Relax the Mucles and Joints
One of the big perks of both saunas and steam rooms is that they relax the muscles and joints. This can be especially useful after a hard workout or to reduce stress levels. However, beyond relaxing the muscles steam rooms have a number of further health benefits that saunas lack.
Steam Rooms Clear Congestion
The water vapour in steam rooms can clear out the respiratory system and make breathing easier.
Steam Rooms Strengthen the Immune System
Steam rooms stimulate your body to produce leukocytes cells which help fight infection and boost the immune system’s defences.
