Losing 100 grams made all the difference for wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was disqualified from the Paris Olympics despite trying every possible way to lose weight. Weight.
“We tried all sorts of drastic weight loss measures throughout the night, including cutting her hair and shortening her clothes. Still, she could not make it into the 50kg weight category,” said Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala, chief medical officer at India’s mission in Paris.
Dr Pardiwala further added that wrestlers usually compete in weight classes lower than their actual weight to give themselves an advantage over weaker opponents. “The weight reduction process before the morning weigh-in involves a calculated restriction of food and fluid intake. In addition to this, athletes need to sweat, which is done through sauna and exercise,” Dr Pardiwala said in a press statement.
So, is a sauna one of the fastest ways to lose weight?
Dr Suchismita Rajamanya, principal consultant and head of internal medicine at Aster Whitefield Hospital in Bengaluru, says saunas are Lose weight It’s quick and easy, but it’s important to know how.
“When you enter a sauna, your body temperature increases, which in turn increases your heart rate, just as it does during moderate exercise. This leads to sweating, which naturally cools the body. Any weight lost in a sauna is mainly water weight, so it is temporary. It will be regained quickly once you rehydrate,” says Dr Rajamanja.
Saunas encourage sweating (Source: Freepik)
A sauna is typically a room heated to a high temperature (usually 150-200°F) and equipped with a bench to sit or lie on. “As per several studies, the amount of sweat lost during sauna bathing ranges from 0.6-1.0 kilograms per hour. This means that a one-hour sauna session can result in a weight loss of 0.5-1 kilogram. However, weight loss depends on factors like sauna temperature, humidity and individual sweat rate,” says MD Mugdha Tapadhya, Associate Director, Internal Medicine, Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj.
Regular sauna use helps detoxify the body by sweating and flushing toxins, and also increases relaxation. Cardiovascular Health“It also helps muscles recover after exercise,” says Dr Rajamanja.
However, Dr Rajamanya stressed that saunas are no substitute for exercise and a proper diet. “Drinking plenty of fluids and knowing your limits are essential to avoid overheating and dehydration. Similarly, saunas may reduce anxiety levels, improve sleep quality and generally improve well-being,” Dr Rajamanya said.
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