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The effect of sauna bathing on lipid profile in young, physically active, male subjects

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Gryka D., Pilch W., Szarek M., Szygula Z., Tota Ł.

International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health

2014

vol. 27

issue 4

608-618

Objectives: The aim of the study was to evaluate effects of Finnish sauna bathing on lipid profile in healthy, young men. Material and Methods: Sixteen male subjects (20–23 years) were subjected to 10 sauna bathing sessions in a Finnish sauna every 1 or 2 days. The mean sauna temperature was 90±2°C, while humidity was 5–16%. Each session consisted of three 15-minute parts and a 2-minute cool-down between them. The following measurements were taken before and after the sauna sessions: body mass, heart rate, body skinfold thickness. The percentage fat content and then, the lean body mass were calculated. Total cholesterol, triacylglycerols, lipoprotein cholesterol LDL and HDL were measured in blood samples. Results: A statistically significant decrease of total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol was observed during 3 weeks of sauna treatment and in the week afterwards. A significant decline in triacylglycerols was found directly after the 1st and 24 h directly after the 10th sauna session. After the 10th sauna session the level of HDL cholesterol remained slightly increased, but this change was not statistically significant. A decrease in blood plasma volume was found directly after the 1st and the last sauna bathing session due to perspiration. An adaptive increase in blood plasma volume was also found after the series of 10 sauna sessions. Conclusions: Ten complete sauna bathing sessions in a Finnish sauna caused a reduction in total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol fraction levels during the sessions and a gradual return of these levels to the initial level during the 1st and the 2nd week after the experiment. A small, statistically insignificant increase in HDL-C level and a transient decline in triacylglycerols were observed after those sauna sessions. The positive effect of sauna on lipid profile is similar to the effect that can be obtained through a moderate-intensity physical exercise.

Gabinety odnowy biologicznej w Tarnowie, ich lokalizacja oraz oferta

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Maciejowski W., Wiśniowska M.

Zeszyty Naukowe Małopolskiej Wyższej Szkoły Ekonomicznej w Tarnowie

2009

issue 3(14)

205-217

Publikacja przedstawia rozmieszczenie gabinetów odnowy biologicznej w granicach miasta Tarnowa oraz zróżnicowanie oferty ich zabiegów (m.in. masaże, sauna, groty solne, hydroterapia, solaria). Na wybranych przykładach omawia też wady i zalety korzystania z nich na tle ogólnych zasad właściwego stosowania środków odnowy biologicznej. Zasadnicze wnioski, wynikające z pracy to stwierdzenie, iż w końcu 2008 r. działało w Tarnowie 56 obiektów oferujących zabiegi odnowy biologicznej. Z tej liczby 18 ośrodków oferowało masaż leczniczy, 7 saunę, 2 korzystanie z grot solnych oraz 30 z solarium, a w 12 ośrodkach można było skorzystać z zabiegów fizykoterapeutycznych, takich jak: światłolecznictwo, elektroterapia, ultradźwięki, magnetoterapia i laseroterapia. Punkty zabiegowe rozmieszczone są głównie w centrum miasta, a dzielnice peryferyjne mają zdecydowanie słabszą ofertę.

The paper presents the location of health and fitness centers in Tarnow and the diversity of their offers (e.g. massages, sauna, salt caves, hydrotherapy, solaria). It also describes their benefits and flaws on beneficiaries regarding the main rules of the connected use of health and fitness means. The conclusion shows that until the year 2008 in Tarnow there had been 56 active fitness and health centers. The number included 18 centers offering curative massages, 7 - sauna centers, 2 - salt caves, 30 - solaria and 12 - physiotherapy rooms as: phototherapy, electrotherapy, ultrasounds, magneto therapy and laser therapy. The centers are mainly located in the city center and inhabitants of peripheral quarters have a less attractive offer.

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1 International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health

1 Zeszyty Naukowe Małopolskiej Wyższej Szkoły Ekonomicznej w Tarnowie

1 Gryka D.

1 Maciejowski W.

1 Pilch W.

1 Szarek M.

1 Szygula Z.

1 Tota Ł.

1 Wiśniowska M.

1 2014

1 2009

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The effect of sauna bathing on lipid profile in young, physically active, male subjects

Gabinety odnowy biologicznej w Tarnowie, ich lokalizacja oraz oferta