Personal Sauna 'Bags'?

Triathlon Forum
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I’ve heard and read about the benefits of using a sauna in the lead-up to hot races. I’ve used the sauna at the gym where I swim, but during the school year (I’m a teacher) I have a hard time getting there more than twice a week. I qualified for Kona for the first time this year, and would like any help I can get in adapting to the heat.

Amazon has some small home saunas for around $1000, but they also have these gimmicky sauna ‘bags’ for under $200. Any idea if one would get any of the benefits from a regular sauna using one of these ‘bag’ products?

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Set up a trainer in your bathroom.Crank up the hot water or get a pot boiling for humidity then add a couple of small heater with fans and you have your own Kona prep sauna.This set-up has been used by many people with success.

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I feel like if your head isn’t in the sauna, then it wont be nearly as useful in adapting.

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https://fellrnr.com/wiki/Heat_Acclimation_Training

Exercise in heat produces better acclimation than passive heat, but passive heat (sauna) following exercise can also be quite effective.

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