{"id":3305,"date":"2026-01-09T08:50:24","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T08:50:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hiddenhealthysecrets.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/09\/heated-workouts-and-hot-yoga-are-all-the-rage-but-are-they-actually-good-for-you-2\/"},"modified":"2026-01-09T08:50:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T08:50:24","slug":"heated-workouts-and-hot-yoga-are-all-the-rage-but-are-they-actually-good-for-you-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hiddenhealthysecrets.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/09\/heated-workouts-and-hot-yoga-are-all-the-rage-but-are-they-actually-good-for-you-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Heated workouts and hot yoga are all the rage. But are they actually good for you?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/ai-article-summary\/instances\/cm8r7veax00023b6mqmgso3ta@published\" class=\"ai-article-summary hidden \" data-article-gutter=\"true\" data-selector-brand=\"accent-ai\">    <button class=\"ai-article-summary__toggle\">        <strong class=\"ai-article-summary__title\">            <span class=\"ai-article-summary__stars-icon\">            <\/span>            <span>Summary<\/span>        <\/strong>            <span class=\"ai-article-summary__toggle-caret-up\" aria-label=\"Toggle Article Summary\"><\/span>            <span class=\"ai-article-summary__toggle-caret-down\" aria-label=\"Toggle Article Summary\"><\/span>    <\/button>    <\/p>\n<div class=\"ai-article-summary__collapsible\">\n<ul class=\"ai-article-summary__items\" data-editable=\"settings\">\n<li class=\"ai-article-summary__item\">Heated workouts may enhance flexibility by increasing blood flow and warming muscle tissue, according to Dr. Dominic King, a sports medicine physician.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-article-summary__item\">Higher temperatures don&#8217;t automatically improve fitness results and can reduce exercise intensity, experts say.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-article-summary__item\">Proper hydration before, during and after hot classes is essential to prevent heat-related health risks.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-article-summary__item\">Warning signs during heated workouts include dizziness, nausea, confusion, rapid heartbeat and unusual fatigue.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ai-article-summary__item\">People with cardiovascular disease and those with chronic conditions should check with their doctor before trying heated workouts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ai-article-summary__footer\">            <span class=\"ai-article-summary__disclaimer-text\">This summary was AI-generated and reviewed by CNN editors.<\/span>                                <\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm8j5l9us000v2cqldju66wd2@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">            Spring is in the air, but that\u2019s not stopping fitness enthusiasts from wanting to crank up the heat \u2014 at least in the studio. No matter the temperature outside, heated yoga, Pilates or spin classes are drawing in those eager to sweat it out.    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm8j5ol0e0004356myulc2ok2@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">            These heated workouts are everywhere, with studio temperatures ranging from a toasty 85 degrees Fahrenheit (29.4 degrees Celsius) to more than 100 F (37.8 C).    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm8j5ol0e0005356m5r3xz3ke@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">            There might be something undeniably satisfying about working up a sweat, watching the droplets roll down your skin and leaving you with a red-faced glow. But does this trendy workout regimen lead to better workout results?    <\/p>\n<p data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/editor-note\/instances\/cm8j5oq9x0008356mlkmcomzt@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"editor-note\" class=\"editor-note vossi-editor-note inline-placeholder \" data-article-gutter=\"true\">    <em>Note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"subheader inline-placeholder subheader vossi-subheader vossi-subheader--size-h3\" data-editable=\"text\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/subheader\/instances\/cm8j5p8au000a356mj6oqq665@published\" data-component-name=\"subheader\" id=\"are-there-health-benefits\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">        Are there health benefits?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm8j5lcvg0000356my8gmqx8n@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">            Beyond the immediate feel-good factor, heated workouts may have some positive physical and mental perks.    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm8j5q7k8000f356mmmjkhjrh@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">            These workouts increase blood flow and warm muscle tissue, which can enhance flexibility, according to Dr. Dominic King, a sports medicine physician at the Cleveland Clinic. In addition to reducing stiffness and potentially preventing injuries, the elevated temperature slightly boosts cardiovascular demand, possibly burning more calories than a standard workout at a regular temperature.    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm8j5q7k8000g356my5ku2vnp@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">            However, heat alone doesn\u2019t guarantee better fitness results. Consistency, technique and overall effort are still important.    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm8j5q7k8000h356m0vwovmrl@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">            \u201cHeated workouts add intensity, but turning up the thermostat doesn\u2019t automatically turn up your fitness gains \u2014 sweat smartly, not just profusely,\u201d King said.    <\/p>\n<div data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/related-content\/instances\/cm8j5tfn5001c356mdod3p43w@published\" data-component-name=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content_full-width related-content_full-width--article\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n<div class=\"related-content_full-width__image image__related-content\">            <\/div>\n<p class=\"related-content_full-width__headline\">            <span class=\"related-content_full-width__title-text\" data-editable=\"content.title\">Related article<\/span>      <span class=\"related-content_full-width__headline-text\" data-editable=\"content.headline\">\u2018Exercise snacks\u2019 \u2014 even a few minutes a day \u2014 can boost your health<\/span>    <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm8j5q7k8000i356my061apt1@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">            You might also get a small mental boost from the heat-related endorphin release, which King said can offer short-term relaxation similar to the effects of sitting in a sauna.    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm8j5q7k8000j356mkim8pw7u@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">            But despite their popularity, heated workouts aren\u2019t a fitness or health cure-all.    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm8j5q7k8000k356m21afak41@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">            In fact, working out in higher temperatures can reduce exercise intensity, according to S. Tony Wolf, an assistant professor in the department of kinesiology at the University of Georgia. He added that higher temperatures can increase physiological strain, which could diminish the quality and any smaller benefits of heated exercise.    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm8j5q7k8000l356m3q48evay@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">            \u201cRegular exercise routines and mindful movement in comfortable environments can offer comparable, and more sustainable, health benefits,\u201d King said.    <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"subheader inline-placeholder subheader vossi-subheader vossi-subheader--size-h3\" data-editable=\"text\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/subheader\/instances\/cm8j5qfnn000n356m4y09dgin@published\" data-component-name=\"subheader\" id=\"staying-safe-while-exercising\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">        Staying safe while exercising<\/h3>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm8j5q5ya000d356murmu2wtf@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">            If you already love hot classes or are curious to try one, your safety should come first.    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm8j5qqbl000s356mmbdqg5tk@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">            Eelevated temperatures can increase the risk of dehydration, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and fainting or exacerbate underlying heart, respiratory or kidney issues, King said.    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm8j5qqbl000t356mcfjg4q0m@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">            Before heading into class, it\u2019s essential to stay hydrated. About two to three hours before a class, King recommends drinking 16 to 20 ounces of water, plus another 8 ounces about 30 minutes beforehand.    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm8j5qqbl000u356m3t4qjbwc@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">            As soon as the workout is over, replenish your fluids with 16 to 24 ounces of water, ideally with some form of electrolytes \u2014 sodium, potassium and magnesium \u2014 to replace lost minerals from extreme sweating.    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm8j5qqbl000v356m5qm2xpk4@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">            During class, be sure to look out for warning signs that your body is struggling to handle the heat, such as dizziness, nausea, confusion, rapid heartbeat or fatigue, Wolf said.    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm8j5qqbl000w356mfxs6bcf9@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">            Additionally, if you experience severe or unusual chest, joint or muscle pain, stop immediately and seek medical advice to rule out any underlying conditions before returning to intense workouts, King said.    <\/p>\n<div data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/related-content\/instances\/cm8j5u3cf001e356mq78bmb6b@published\" data-component-name=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content_full-width related-content_full-width--article\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">\n<div class=\"related-content_full-width__image image__related-content\">            <\/div>\n<p class=\"related-content_full-width__headline\">            <span class=\"related-content_full-width__title-text\" data-editable=\"content.title\">Related article<\/span>      <span class=\"related-content_full-width__headline-text\" data-editable=\"content.headline\">Don\u2019t overdo it, but light exercise can help with minor illness<\/span>    <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"subheader inline-placeholder subheader vossi-subheader vossi-subheader--size-h3\" data-editable=\"text\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/subheader\/instances\/cm8j5qqbl000x356mwhv34ib6@published\" data-component-name=\"subheader\" id=\"who-should-avoid-heated-workouts\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">        Who should avoid heated workouts?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm8j5qqbl000y356mf2zuv3gt@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">            While young, healthy adults can generally handle the heat, some people should proceed with caution \u2014 or avoid these workouts altogether.    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm8j5qqbl000z356mblmpmlf4@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">            Older adults and individuals with cardiovascular disease should check with their doctor before trying heated workouts, as the added heart strain can be dangerous, Wolf said. Pregnant people, especially in the first trimester, are at risk of overheating, which can affect fetal development, and they should avoid these classes.    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm8j5qqbl0010356m0nioftvo@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">            Anyone managing chronic health conditions, including high blood pressure, diabetes or asthma, should also be mindful of the risks.    <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph inline-placeholder vossi-paragraph\" data-uri=\"cms.cnn.com\/_components\/paragraph\/instances\/cm8j5qqbl0011356mux9dcklf@published\" data-editable=\"text\" data-component-name=\"paragraph\" data-article-gutter=\"true\">            \u201cJust because it\u2019s popular, doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s right for everyone,\u201d King said. \u201cFitness should enhance your health, never jeopardize it.\u201d    <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div>This post appeared first on cnn.com<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary Heated workouts may enhance flexibility by increasing blood flow and warming muscle tissue, according to Dr. Dominic King, a sports medicine physician. 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