Gym sauna etiquette (from two people who’ve done a lot of it)

Towels down, phones away, ask before you pour. A friendly guide to sharing the heat, and getting a better session in the room you’ve already got.

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Towels down

This section will expand on the standfirst in plain, calm sentences. [fact + source to come]

It describes the ritual and how it feels, without health claims, and credits the tradition by name where relevant. [fact + source to come]

This section will expand on the standfirst in plain, calm sentences. [fact + source to come]

It describes the ritual and how it feels, without health claims, and credits the tradition by name where relevant. [fact + source to come]

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What löyly actually means

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Hot, cold, rest: a beginner’s contrast ritual

You don’t need an ice bath. A gentle intro to alternating heat with a cool-down, whether that’s a cold shower or an ocean pool, and why the rest at the end is the part worth protecting.