Daily heat therapy for people reducing physical activity
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This study tests whether daily heat therapy (sauna sessions) can help maintain fitness and health when people temporarily reduce their physical activity. If you are a healthy adult, you might be able to join and contribute to understanding how heat affects the body.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are a healthy man or a woman who has not gone through menopause.
- You are able to ride a stationary bike (knee-extension cycling) for exercise testing.
- You have a stable exercise routine for at least 3 months before the study.
- You are not taking heart or blood pressure medications and do not use saunas or hot tubs regularly.
- You are willing to cut down your physical activity temporarily and visit a sauna daily during the study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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