🔥 How do we calculate the calories burned in the dry sauna?
1. Cabin Temperature
Na SaunApolo 56, we use a model based on Metabolic Equivalents (MET) adapted for extreme thermal environments:
- Low (60°C): MET 2.0
- Medium (75°C): MET 2.3
- High (90°C): MET 2.6
2. Base Formula
Calories = [(MET × 3.5 × weight in kg) / 200] × minutes
Example for a 75kg man (30 years old, athlete):
(2.0 × 3.5 × 75 / 200) × 30 = ~78.75 kcal
3. Crucial Adjustments
- Biological Sex: Men burn +12% due to greater muscle mass
- Age: 1.2% reduction per decade after age 30
- Sedentary lifestyle: Athletes have +18% efficiency in thermoregulation
⚠️ Fundamental Limitations
Water Loss ≠ Fat Loss:
A 30-minute session can reduce body weight by 0.5-1kg due to dehydration, but 80% is recovered within 24h.
Minimum Afterburn Effect:
Unlike physical exercise, the sauna does not significantly increase metabolism post-session (+2-3% vs +15-20% in cardio).
