heat exposure increases breathing rate and CO₂ output, reflecting a higher metabolic rate
Sauna baths caused a statistically significant increase in minute ventilation (VE) and CO₂ exhalation, reflecting elevated metabolic rate during heat exposure.
What this means for you
When your body heats up, it works harder — breathing deepens and metabolism rises to meet the demand. This kind of metabolic activation is the same mechanism behind the 'afterburn' feeling people notice post-sauna: your system has been running at a higher gear, which over time may support calorie burn, circulation, and overall metabolic vitality.
The published research
International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health 2010;23(2):167 – 174
· 2010
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