Performed in a Russian-Turkish bathhouse, the purpose of a "schvitz" (meaning "sweat"), is multi-fold. Schvitzing, decontaminates the pours, softens the skin, and temporairly lowers blood presure. Some professional fighters
use schvitzing, to help make weight for a fight. As it also results in loss of excess
water retention. This takes place, in either a
dry sauna, or a wet sauna. To complete the process, you douse yourself in ice cold
water immediately upon exit, and repeat.