YOUR MUSCLES
BOUNCE
BACK FASTER
Heat stimulates blood flow,
and that brings more oxy-
gen and nutrients to the
muscles, says Lily Kunin, the
founder of Clean Market,
a wellness marketplace in
New York City. That’s espe-
cially beneficial postworkout:
“Saunas are frequently used
by athletes after a training
session to enhance recov-
ery,” González-Alonso says.
“Research also shows that
consistently using them
can improve cardiovascular
health over time.” But how
hot the room should be and
how long, and often, you
should sit in it haven’t been
established, he says.
Do what feels good to you.
Don’t hit the steam room
or sauna immediately after
exercising, though, especially
if you worked out in the heat,
says Shape Brain Trust mem-
ber Cedric X. Bryant, Ph.D.,
the president and chief sci-
ence officer of the American
Council on Exercise. “It’s
important to cool down
completely first to allow your
body to start to recover,”
he says. You can even wait
a full day after a particularly
strenuous workout.MEET THE MODEL
Danielle Herrington
(@danielle_herrington_)
embraces summer’s
heat. “In warm weather,
I love outdoor workouts like
beach volleyball and roller
skating. As far as beauty
goes, I prefer lightweight
make up to give my skin
a nice glowy finish.”
Yandy Basic High Neck crop
top ($19, yandy.com). Tory Sport
Seamless Racerback bra
($50, toryburch.com). Outdoor
Voices TechSweat shorts
($65, outdoorvoices.com).
Ash Extreme sneakers ($285,
ash.com). Visor is stylist’s own.