June 2019 PMID 31126559

The blood pressure and heart rate during sauna bath correspond to cardiac responses during submaximal dynamic exercise.

S Ketelhut, R G Ketelhut

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What people are saying

The discussions show a balanced view, with references to the study’s key points such as blood pressure rising during sauna sessions and equating this response to submaximal exercise, and include mentions of the article’s clinical context. Words like 'equivalent,' 'corresponds,' and 'complementary therapies' reflect a neutral, analytical tone, indicating that the conversations are informative but not heavily emotional or urgent.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study’s findings that sauna increases blood pressure and heart rate similar to moderate exercise, indicating general agreement with the results.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show a moderate interest, citing specific details like the exercise equivalence of 60-100 watts and referencing the article’s context.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several responses delve into the implications of the findings, mentioning clinical relevance and physiological responses, demonstrating a moderate level of engagement.

ImpactNeutral impact

The discussions suggest that the article might influence how people perceive sauna's health effects, but overall impact remains somewhat limited by technical tone.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that blood pressure and heart rate increase significantly during sauna bathing, similar to the responses seen during moderate physical exercise, roughly equivalent to 60-100 watts of activity.
  • After the sauna session, both blood pressure and heart rate decrease steadily, returning closer to baseline levels.
  • Contrary to popular belief, acute sauna use does not lower blood pressure or heart rate; instead, it temporarily raises them, increasing the heart's oxygen demand.]

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Study Reveals The Effects of Sauna on Blood Pressure & Heart Rate: One Sauna Session was Equivalent to an Exercise Load of about 60-100 Watts! https://t.co/N63MYn9Nbp

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●出典 Complementary Therapies in Medicine Volume 44, June 2019, Pages 218-222 The blood pressure and heart rate during sauna bath correspond to cardiac responses during submaximal dynamic exercise S.Ketelhut / R.G.Ketelhut Medical Center Berlin (MCB), Berlin, Germany

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Study Reveals The Effects of Sauna on Blood Pressure & Heart Rate: One Sauna Session was Equivalent to an Exercise Load of about 60-100 Watts! https://t.co/N63MYn9Nbp

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●出典 Complementary Therapies in Medicine Volume 44, June 2019, Pages 218-222 The blood pressure and heart rate during sauna bath correspond to cardiac responses during submaximal dynamic exercise S.Ketelhut / R.G.Ketelhut Medical Center Berlin (MCB), Berlin, Germany

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