The benefit of a post-workout sauna

After an intense bout of exercise, you only want one thing: to give your body the chance to recover properly. Did you know that a sauna visit can help? At Thermae Boetfort, we combine wellness and health in a unique way. And it may surprise you, but a sauna visit in the summer may be much more enjoyable than you think.

Sauna speeds up muscle recovery

Exercising causes small tears in your muscles. That’s totally normal, it’s what makes you stronger. The heat in the sauna boosts your blood flow. This speeds up the removal of waste products and allows for a more efficient delivery of nutrients to your muscles. Result? Less muscle pain plus faster recovery. 
So, as you sweat in the sauna, you don’t just lose fluids but also waste products. This is particularly beneficial after an intense training session. Don’t forget to drink enough water to maintain your fluid levels.

Sauna relaxes body and mind

After a high-intensity training session, it’s not just your body that needs to rest. A visit to the sauna is also beneficial mentally. The heat helps promote relaxation, lower stress and clear your mind. At Thermae Boetfort, you can fully unwind in a unique historic setting, in lush green surroundings.

Regular sauna visits boost your immunity

Regular sauna visits have a positive effect on your immune system. The alternate exposure to heat and cold boosts your immunity. And yes, this is also great in the summer when air-conditioning and sudden temperature changes can weaken your immune system.

Visiting the sauna at Thermae Boetfort  

At Thermae Boetfort in Melsbroek, you have everything you need for the perfect recovery moment after exercise. Our wellness facilities include traditional Finnish saunas, as well as steam baths and infrared cabins, and they have all been designed to restore the balance of your body and mind. Combine your visit with an invigorating dip in our outdoor pool or a relaxing massage for the ultimate recovery experience. 
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A visit to the sauna is a good idea in the summer too. The transition of hot outdoor air to the dry heat of the sauna feels pleasant and afterwards you can cool off in our gardens or on our bistro terrace. 
Fancy having a quick sauna after your workout? Thermae Boetfort is open from 10:30 to 23:00 Sunday to Thursday and even until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, so there is plenty of opportunity to fit in a sauna session! What’s more, we are also open on all public holidays, except on 25 December. 
Good to know: we offer money-saving multi-visit passes. Find out more here!