Joey Kelly

It's hard to believe, but a sauna can also be used in an unconventional way. For example, to prepare for a desert marathon. Joey Kelly shows in an impressive way how to use an EO-SPA sauna for training. Whether using an ergometer or treadmill, a sauna is ideal for preparing for the desert climate. Of course, we accompanied Joey Kelly during his preparations and were able to get an impression of how extensive the preparations and how sweaty the training is. The reason for training in one of our saunas is actually quite simple. Many great athletes, especially extreme athletes, go to the sauna to get a workout in. Joey swears by our sauna because it gives him a chance to acclimate. In preparation for his desert run "Libya Challenge" in 2009, he has already been able to benefit from its advantages. The climatic conditions in a desert cannot be compared with those here. The temperature differences are about 60 degrees Celsius. Time pressure adds to the difficulty during the preparation phase. It is hardly possible that Joey is already training in Libya a few weeks before the start of the Desert Challenge. By training in the sauna, Joey saves a lot of time and can perfectly adapt to the high temperatures and the simultaneous physical exertion. Joey told us that he trains in our sauna about once or twice a week, at about 40 to 50 degrees, which is about the temperature in a desert. Of course, the important thing when working out is not to overdo it and to make sure you are drinking enough fluids. It should also always be a dry heat, so infusion is not necessary when training. With this training method Joey strengthens his circulation and boosts his metabolism. It's simply healthy, and his performance in the desert run confirms it. He completed 200 kilometers in just 37 hours and 36 minutes. The next desert run is already being planned for next year. Joey is already training in one of our saunas and preparing again for about 200 kilometers in dry heat. On our homepage we have on the one hand the interview, which I conducted with Joey Kelly, available for you and on the other hand an impressive picture gallery.

The preparations to get great shots alone were overwhelming. The difficulty here was the double reflection by the sauna walls and the camera. Great and haunting pictures were taken. But also in the desert impressive pictures could be taken, which we also don't want to withhold from you. During the conversation with Joey Kelly, I naturally wanted to know how he came up with the idea of training in one of our saunas in the first place. He told us that it was a recommendation from a friend who trains weekly in the sauna at his fitness center. Joey then chose an EO-Spa from EAGO Germany because it can provide the perfect conditions for his individual training program. The saunas look chic, are affordable, and Joey is just happy with them. He puts his ergometer in or the treadmill and can set his personal training temperature. We are curious to see if the set time can be beaten at the Desert Challenge and wish Joey Kelly all the best and good luck. Of course we will follow his training and also his desert run and are looking forward to more impressive pictures and impressions. to the picture series