Saunas are a great way to relax and detoxify, but they can also help you burn calories. While the calorie burn in a sauna is not as high as during exercise, the heat can increase your heart rate and metabolism, leading to some calorie expenditure.
On average, you can burn 200-300 calories in a 30-minute sauna session, depending on:
- Your Body Weight: Heavier individuals burn more calories due to higher energy requirements.
- Sauna Temperature: Higher temperatures can cause your body to work harder to cool down.
- Duration: The longer you stay in the sauna (safely), the more calories you burn.
However, most of the weight loss from a sauna is water weight, which will return once you rehydrate. For sustained calorie burn, combine sauna sessions with regular exercise and a healthy diet.
Use our calorie burn calculator to estimate how many calories you can burn in the sauna based on your weight and session duration:
Enjoy your sauna sessions as a complement to your fitness routine!