dc.contributor.author | Mero, Antti | |
dc.contributor.author | Tornberg, Jaakko | |
dc.contributor.author | Mäntykoski, Mari | |
dc.contributor.author | Puurtinen, Risto | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2015-07-28T06:10:11Z | |
dc.date.available | 2015-07-28T06:10:11Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2015 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Mero, A., Tornberg, J., Mäntykoski, M., & Puurtinen, R. (2015). Effects of far-infrared sauna bathing on recovery from strength and endurance training sessions in men. <i>SpringerPlus</i>, <i>4</i>, Article 321. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1186/s40064-015-1093-5" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.1186/s40064-015-1093-5</a> | |
dc.identifier.other | CONVID_24799567 | |
dc.identifier.other | TUTKAID_66637 | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/46546 | |
dc.description.abstract | Purpose: This study investigated effects of far-infrared sauna (FIRS) bathing on recovery from strength training and
endurance training sessions, but also possible differences between FIRS and traditional (TRAD) Finnish sauna bathing.
Methods: Ten healthy physically active male volunteers had on various days either a 60 min hypertrophic strength
training session (STS) or a 34–40 min maximal endurance training session (ETS), which was following by 30 min bathing
in special FIRS sauna at temperature of 35–50°C and humidity of 25–35%. After the sauna, subjects sat for 30 min
at room temperature (21°C and 25–30% humidity). In comparison, 30 min of TRAD took place at 35–50°C and in
60–70% humidity. Performance tests included maximal isometric bench press and leg press, counter movement jump
(CMJ) and maximal oxygen uptake on a treadmill.
Results: After STS, there were decreases in maximal isometric bench press (p < 0.001), maximal isometric leg press
(p < 0.001), CMJ (p < 0.001) and pH (p < 0.001), but increases in heart rate (p < 0.001) and lactate concentration
(p < 0.001) as expected. During recovery there were no differences in any variables between FIRS and no sauna
bathing (NO SAUNA). Maximal ETS increased oxygen uptake (p < 0.001), heart rate (p < 0.001), lactate concentration
(p < 0.001) and decreased pH (p < 0.001) as expected. During recovery at 30 min, CMJ was significantly (p < 0.05)
higher (0.34 ± 0.09 m) after FIRS bathing than after sitting with NO SAUNA (0.32 ± 0.0 m). After sauna heart rate was
higher (p < 0.05) in TRAD (92 ± 13 beats/min) than in FIRS (71 ± 7 beats/min).
Conclusion: In conclusion, deep penetration of infrared heat (approximately 3–4 cm into fat tissue and neuromuscular
system) with mild temperature (35–50°C), and light humidity (25–35%) during FIRS bathing appears favorable for
the neuromuscular system to recover from maximal endurance performance. FIRS bathing is a very light loading for
the body and provides a comfortable and relaxing experience. | |
dc.language.iso | eng | |
dc.publisher | SpringerOpen | |
dc.relation.ispartofseries | SpringerPlus | |
dc.subject.other | far-infrared sauna | |
dc.subject.other | exercise | |
dc.subject.other | neuromuscular performance | |
dc.title | Effects of far-infrared sauna bathing on recovery from strength and endurance training sessions in men | |
dc.type | article | |
dc.identifier.urn | URN:NBN:fi:jyu-201507272594 | |
dc.contributor.laitos | Liikuntabiologian laitos | fi |
dc.contributor.laitos | Department of Biology of Physical Activity | en |
dc.contributor.oppiaine | Liikuntafysiologia | fi |
dc.contributor.oppiaine | Exercise Physiology | en |
dc.type.uri | http://purl.org/eprint/type/JournalArticle | |
dc.date.updated | 2015-07-27T12:15:04Z | |
dc.type.coar | http://purl.org/coar/resource_type/c_2df8fbb1 | |
dc.description.reviewstatus | peerReviewed | |
dc.relation.issn | 2193-1801 | |
dc.relation.numberinseries | 0 | |
dc.relation.volume | 4 | |
dc.type.version | publishedVersion | |
dc.rights.copyright | © 2015 Mero et al. This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. | |
dc.rights.accesslevel | openAccess | fi |
dc.rights.url | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | |
dc.relation.doi | 10.1186/s40064-015-1093-5 | |
dc.type.okm | A1 | |