What is an Infrared Sauna and What are the Benefits?
Have you ever heard of an infrared sauna? They’re a unique and effective alternative to traditional steam saunas, and in this post, we’ll explore what makes them special!
Unlike traditional saunas, which heat the air around you, infrared saunas use infrared heaters that target and warm your body directly. This means the heat penetrates deeper into the skin, reaching up to 3 inches beneath the surface, which makes infrared saunas a more efficient option for healing and recovery.
At OG Fitness, we offer you the opportunity to relax in a Sunlighten Signature Infrared Sauna. After extensive research, we chose this sauna for its superior quality and benefits. Here’s why:
Advanced Technology: Sunlighten’s SoloCarbon® heaters provide the highest quality far infrared heat, ensuring you receive maximum health benefits. These advanced heaters also reduce EMF exposure to levels lower than most household items.
Comfortable & Spacious Design: The Signature III model comfortably seats up to three people. It features a multi-functional bench that can be removed for extra room to stretch or perform yoga poses. Plus, our Magne-seal locking method ensures the sauna retains heat efficiently without unsightly screws or nails.
Chromotherapy Lighting: Enhance your wellness experience with colors from the sun’s visible light spectrum. Chromotherapy lighting can help restore balance and promote mental well-being.
Infrared Sauna Benefits:
Helps with Muscle Soreness and Pains: Infrared heat is known to relax muscles and ease tension, providing relief from soreness and aches after a workout.
Potential Health Benefits: Research suggests infrared saunas may help alleviate long-term health conditions like high blood pressure, arthritis, migraines, chronic fatigue, dementia, Alzheimer’s, and even heart failure. Though more extensive studies are needed, no harmful side effects have been reported so far.
Detoxification: Sweating in an infrared sauna helps to flush out toxins from the body, supporting detoxification and promoting better skin health.
Improved Sleep: Many people report better sleep quality after regular infrared sauna use, thanks to its relaxation benefits.
Relaxation: Infrared heat provides a deeply calming experience that can help reduce stress and tension.
Clearer, Firmer Skin: Infrared saunas help to improve circulation, which can promote healthier, more youthful-looking skin.
Enhanced Circulation: The infrared heat stimulates the production of nitric oxide in the body, which improves blood flow, oxygen delivery to tissues, and promotes faster recovery from injuries.
Boosted Metabolism and Fat Burning: The increased metabolic rate in the infrared environment helps the body burn more calories. Additionally, infrared energy penetrates up to 1.5 inches into the skin, helping to burn fat through cellular vibration and more efficient oxidation.
How to Prepare for Your Infrared Sauna Session:
Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate: Make sure to drink plenty of water before, during, and after your session. You'll sweat quite a bit, and replenishing lost fluids is key for a comfortable and effective experience. At OG Fitness, we provide a water dispenser and electrolyte packets to keep you hydrated.
Wear Comfortable Clothing: While you're welcome to wear a swimsuit, we recommend wearing minimal, loose, and comfortable clothing during your session. You’ll be provided with a clean towel to use during your time in the sauna.
Relax and Sweat: Once you're settled, take a deep breath and enjoy the experience. To help you relax, our Sunlighten Signature Infrared Saunas are equipped with premium Bluetooth speakers. Feel free to listen to your favorite music, podcast, meditation, or audiobook during your session!
Who Should Avoid Using Infrared Saunas?
While infrared saunas are beneficial for most people, there are certain conditions where it's best to consult with a healthcare provider before use. If you have any of the following conditions, please check with your doctor:
Pregnancy
Asthma
Heart disease
Epilepsy
Extremely high or low blood pressure
Individuals under the influence of alcohol or stimulants
Ready to Experience the Benefits of an Infrared Sauna?
Now that you know all the amazing benefits of infrared saunas, it's time to experience them for yourself! Book your session today at OG Fitness and start your journey to better health, relaxation, and recovery.
