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=Steam Shower=
[[File:SteamShower.JPG|none|thumb|300px|My steam shower, with a nice mosaic and a bench to relax on.]]
I have a steam shower which I also use for heat acclimation, and it's wonderful. We put in the [http://www.amazon.com/Thermasol-PRO-240-240-Cubic-ProSeries-SmartSteam/dp/B00133Y9HS Thermasol Smart Steam]] system that was expensive, but well worth it. It provides rapid steam, with the initial steam after just a minute or so, and serious heat stress after about 5-10 minutes. If you turn it up, it will exceed your ability to cope quite quickly, or provide extended exposure at more moderate levels.
=The Science of Heat Acclimation=
For those who want to know more details about heat acclimation, here is a summary of the scientific data.
