How Long Should You Sit in a Sauna?
- Saunas can help you relieve muscle aches and relax. According to UAB Medicine, adults should use a sauna for 15 minutes or less. Staying longer than 15 minutes is dangerous because saunas cause dehydration.
- Leave the sauna if you experience dizziness, headache, chills, nausea or other types of discomfort. In addition, drink plenty of water before and after visiting a sauna to combat dehydration. Never use a sauna alone.
- Healthy adults can spend up to 15 minutes in a sauna. However, you should leave a sauna if you feel sick. Ask your doctor before using a sauna if you have heart disease or take medication.
