Learn about water weight, how it affects your weight loss journey, and how to distinguish it from actual fat loss. Discover strategies to manage water weight and achieve your goals.
Saunas produce primarily water weight loss — typically 0.5–1.5 kg per session, fully regained with rehydration. The calorie expenditure from a sauna session is approximately 80–150 kcal (20–40 minutes). However, regular sauna use has genuine cardiovascular and recovery benefits. This article reviews the evidence for each effect.