Many of us have probably enjoyed a steam room as it feels good and washes away all the toxins. But it is also important to know that one must not spend too much of time in there as it can be risky.

When is it a good time to come out?

As soon as you start feeling dehydrated or can feel a rise in your pulse, it is time for you to step out of a steam room. It may not be advisable to be there even after you have these symptoms as you could faint and no one may find you for a while.

What are the factors involved?

The level of inconvenience and in how much time you might reach that level cannot be defined. Sometimes you might feel uncomfortable very late and sometimes early. It depends on many factors such as your age, level of your body hydration, steam room temperature, when you had your last meal etc.

When to leave the Steam Room?

The best is to leave the steam room a bit before you start getting the uncomfortable feeling. The reason of taking a steam bath is to enjoy the experience and not trying to test the limit of your body. Different saunas and different situations will give different results. So, listening to your body is most important in such cases.

What are the points to remember for using the Steam Room?

• After exercising, please wait for at least 10-15 minutes before entering a steam room.
• One of the most important points to remember here is that your hydration levels must be good when you go for a steam bath.
• Avoid staying in the steam room for more than 10-15 minutes at a stretch. You can move out and in of the steam room.
• Post steam bath, let your body cool down naturally before doing any exercises.
• Ensure that if there is a child in the steam room, he or she must be accompanied by an adult.
• Last but not the least, in case you are not feeling well, press the emergency button or call the attendee.