"According to Guyton's Textbook of Medical Physiology, producing one gram of sweat requires 0.568 kcal. The Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) states; "A moderately conditioned person can easily sweat off 500 grams in a sauna, consuming nearly 300 kcal, which is equivalent to running 2 ~ 3 miles. While the weight of the water loss can be regained by drinking water, the calories consumed will not be." .

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This is by no means a substitute for exercise. But here is how the calorie consumption compares with a physical workout (individual results will vary)::

 

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