J Sci Med Sport August 2007 PMID 16877041

Effect of post-exercise sauna bathing on the endurance performance of competitive male runners.

Guy S M Scoon, William G Hopkins, Simon Mayhew, James D Cotter

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The overall discussions express strong support and curiosity about the research, with posts referencing specific findings like a 32% increase in exhaustion time and blood volume increases, using confident language like 'proven to improve endurance.' The tone combines enthusiasm with technical details, indicating both high interest and engagement, while emphasizing the potential practical benefits for athletes.

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  • A study found that spending 3 weeks in a sauna after exercise improved male runners' endurance performance by about 19%, mainly by increasing their blood volume.
  • The sauna sessions involved sitting in a humid environment at nearly 90-92°C for around 15 minutes after workouts, which led to increases in plasma and red blood cell volumes.
  • The improvements in performance were strongly linked to increases in plasma and total blood volume, suggesting that sauna bathing helps enhance endurance by boosting blood circulation and capacity.]

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Sir Barefoot
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Visiting the sauna thins the blood. In response to the heat, the body increases the amount of plasma in the blood. Going to the sauna regularly will keep the amount of blood plasma high, your body also starts to make more red blood cells. https://t.co/I6bGvsw1mu

May 12, 2024 · 57 likes · 5 shares · 48,835 followers View post →
Sir Barefoot
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Sauna bathing increased run time to exhaustion by 32% which is equivalent to an enhancement of approximately 1.9% (1.3-2.4%) in an endurance time trial. Plasma and red-cell volumes increased by 7.1% and 3.5% respectively, after sauna relative to control. https://t.co/JmjtgfXu14

Apr 27, 2024 · 37 likes · 1 share · 48,835 followers View post →
Dylan Dahlquist
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2/6) The methodology hinged on the original study done by Scoon et al 2007 - from the infamous environmental physiologist’s lab, Dr James Cotter. https://t.co/xX2rAenOfd

Jan 23, 2023 · 4 likes · 661 followers View post →
Sir Barefoot
@SirBarefoot · X

Sauna bathing increased run time to exhaustion by 32% which is equivalent to an enhancement of approximately 1.9% (1.3-2.4%) in an endurance time trial. Plasma and red-cell volumes increased by 7.1% and 3.5% respectively, after sauna relative to control. https://t.co/I6bGvsw1mu

Jul 13, 2024 · 2 likes · 48,835 followers View post →
Coach Wayland | Performance Expert | Craftsman
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Saunas can increase blood flow and plasma volume which can improve endurance and time to exhaustion. https://t.co/QxlWdS46OU

Mar 29, 2023 · 2 likes · 15,270 followers View post →
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@Somatotropina2 Riesgo/Beneficio muy alto en general teniendo en cuenta las excepciones https://t.co/L2SJONrOun https://t.co/rvcbuFLRFn https://t.co/XtPAgmBPam https://t.co/av6Ax0hqOl https://t.co/76QMUhuRM6 https://t.co/Q8sXSC6uL3 https://t.co/SDX0xP7aaj https://t.co/4ceBPxEKkw

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Namelessrun
@namelessrunclub · X

Did you know that the sauna is actually proven to improve endurance? Study shows 3 weeks of post-exercise sauna bathing

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steve wimmer
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@txnnerhurleytcg https://t.co/Fj8joFTbfm tl;dr = they studied competitive runners and they all gained an advantage after 3x weekly 30min sauna after workouts, which is why 30min is my standard

Jul 16, 2025 · 435 followers View post →
Namelessrun
@namelessrunclub · X

Study shows 3 weeks of post-exercise sauna bathing

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Sir Barefoot
@SirBarefoot · X

Sauna bathing increased run time to exhaustion by 32% which is equivalent to an enhancement of approximately 1.9% (1.3-2.4%) in an endurance time trial. Plasma and red-cell volumes increased by 7.1% and 3.5% respectively, after sauna relative to control. https://t.co/I6bGvsw1mu

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Source : https://t.co/lIHfAraQhp

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Dave Gale
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@bryan_johnson https://t.co/ULaa8Ocyd4

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Adam Interdimensional Spiritualwarrior
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RT @SirBarefoot: Visiting the sauna thins the blood. In response to the heat, the body increases the amount of plasma in the blood. Going…

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Ginger
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RT @SirBarefoot: Visiting the sauna thins the blood. In response to the heat, the body increases the amount of plasma in the blood. Going…

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Kyna Hamzah
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RT @SirBarefoot: Visiting the sauna thins the blood. In response to the heat, the body increases the amount of plasma in the blood. Going…

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Sir Barefoot
@SirBarefoot · X

Visiting the sauna thins the blood. In response to the heat, the body increases the amount of plasma in the blood. Going to the sauna regularly will keep the amount of blood plasma high, your body also starts to make more red blood cells. https://t.co/I6bGvsw1mu

May 12, 2024 · 57 likes · 5 shares · 48,835 followers View post →
Sir Barefoot
@SirBarefoot · X

Sauna bathing increased run time to exhaustion by 32% which is equivalent to an enhancement of approximately 1.9% (1.3-2.4%) in an endurance time trial. Plasma and red-cell volumes increased by 7.1% and 3.5% respectively, after sauna relative to control. https://t.co/JmjtgfXu14

Apr 27, 2024 · 37 likes · 1 share · 48,835 followers View post →
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@sapsoriginal · X

The increase in blood flow and oxygen delivery allows your muscles to fire more effectively and efficiently. This results in more endurance. One study found a 32% increase in time to exhaustion after sauna use. Here's the study: https://t.co/DMRL93k5T5

Nov 9, 2023 · 908 followers View post →
Shortcut U
@SHRTCTU · X

If you're looking for a tool to take your endurance performance to the "varsity level", so to speak, some research suggests that sauna-use can significantly improve run time to exhaustion, heart rate, VO2 max, and more. https://t.co/ypAlfgnq35 https://t.co/COly4BL8I9

Sep 23, 2023 · 1 like · 50 followers View post →
Patrick Bollaert
@PatrickBo69 · X

Effect of post-exercise sauna bathing on the endurance performance of competitive male runners https://t.co/4gVGCsdqiO

Apr 3, 2023 · 1,707 followers View post →
Coach Wayland | Performance Expert | Craftsman
@WSWayland · X

Saunas can increase blood flow and plasma volume which can improve endurance and time to exhaustion. https://t.co/QxlWdS46OU

Mar 29, 2023 · 2 likes · 15,270 followers View post →
Dylan Dahlquist
@dyldahl · X

2/6) The methodology hinged on the original study done by Scoon et al 2007 - from the infamous environmental physiologist’s lab, Dr James Cotter. https://t.co/xX2rAenOfd

Jan 23, 2023 · 4 likes · 661 followers View post →
Çınar Furkan İlhan
@cnarilhn · X

Egzersizden sonra 90°C'lik saunada 30 dakika geçirmenin, 3 haftanın sonunda koşu performansında kayda değer bir artış sağladığı bulundu. Bu etki kan hacmindeki artıştan kaynaklanabilir. https://t.co/1EANey8Jxh

May 12, 2022 · 2 likes · 58 followers View post →
Francky Ogne
@FranckyOgne · X

RT @stevemagness: @CoachRamirezM https://t.co/bXS157tp5z https://t.co/ObSoWLXunh

Aug 23, 2021 · 4 shares · 157 followers View post →
dpfaff
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RT @stevemagness: @CoachRamirezM https://t.co/bXS157tp5z https://t.co/ObSoWLXunh

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Laura Lewis (Kerr)
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RT @stevemagness: @CoachRamirezM https://t.co/bXS157tp5z https://t.co/ObSoWLXunh

Aug 22, 2021 · 4 shares · 1,561 followers View post →
Octópodo
@Jappy_octopus · X

@Somatotropina2 Riesgo/Beneficio muy alto en general teniendo en cuenta las excepciones https://t.co/L2SJONrOun https://t.co/rvcbuFLRFn https://t.co/XtPAgmBPam https://t.co/av6Ax0hqOl https://t.co/76QMUhuRM6 https://t.co/Q8sXSC6uL3 https://t.co/SDX0xP7aaj https://t.co/4ceBPxEKkw

Jan 12, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,759 followers View post →
BiohackDad
@BiohackDad · X

Liikuntasuorituksen jälkeinen sauna parantaa suorituskykyä. https://t.co/ge2SRpIvqH

Apr 25, 2020 · 11 followers View post →
Manuel Ruep
@fuelonmusk69 · X

Effect of post-exercise sauna bathing on the endurance performance of competitive male runners. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/qqmFG3YXQC

Sep 1, 2019 · 169 followers View post →