Heat is a very powerful tool for muscle building and recovery. You might have felt your muscles relaxing when you took a hot shower after a long day. But it wasn’t until recently that we learnt exactly how powerful the effect of heat is on our bodies.

Heat has been known to increase the growth hormone as much as 16x. A study in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism found that two 20 minute sauna sessions at 80 degree Celsius increased HGH by 2x. This natural increase in growth hormone levels are great for those looking to build muscle more quickly and reduce body fat.

Saunas reduce inflammation, increase blood circulation and have many cardio vascular benefits. A study of men in Finland demonstrated that there was a 63% decrease in sudden cardiac deaths in those that use saunas regularly. The most benefit was gained when the saunas was used at least 4 times a week for 20 minutes each day.

Saunas also have the powerful effect of reducing cortisol levels and relieving stress in our bodies. When our heart rate goes down our body visibly relaxes and calms down.

All of these benefits is why they became so popular in places with a big fitness culture like Los Angeles and Bali. But unfortunately the Indian public has been missing out on this amazing tool to gain muscle. Our clubs have saunas at 80 degree Celsius and above. They can be safely used everyday. Be sure to fill your water bottle with our fresh lemon water before going into the sauna.