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Sauna Use by Competitive Athletes

DAVID L. GROVES

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Abstract

Some competitive athletes use the sauna as a means to lose weight or to acclimatize to warm weather conditions. These practices, if used at all, should be carefully implemented to prevent health problems.

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Some competitive athletes use the sauna as a means to lose weight or to acclimatize to warm weather conditions. These practices, if used at all, should be carefully implemented to prevent health problems.

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Some competitive athletes use the sauna as a means to lose weight or to acclimatize to warm weather conditions. These practices, if used at all, should be carefully implemented to prevent health problems.

Key concepts: Athletes, Competitive athletes, Physical therapy, Competitive sport, Medicine, Aeronautics, Engineering

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