A sauna provides multiple health benefits such as stress reduction, muscle relaxation, cardiovascular improvement, detoxification, pain management, weight loss, skin rejuvenation, and so on.

Yes, taking saunas regularly with daily workouts may help people lose weight. Saunas can improve your blood flow in your muscles, joints, and organs, which elevates your exercising level. You’ll be able to burn excessive calories by consistently using this combination for the long term, which leads to increased weight loss.

No alcohol or nicotine during a sauna. No strenuous exercise between sauna sessions. Don’t apply lotions or creams. Don’t take a heavy meal before a sauna. Keep your sauna session within 20 minutes, and get out immediately if you feel uncomfortable.

People in certain health conditions should not use a sauna, including those with heart disease, kidney problems, low blood pressure, fever, pregnancy, and other severe illnesses. People should also avoid sauna rooms after drinking alcohol.

The length of a sauna session can vary. Usually, it takes about 10 to 20 minutes to generate beneficial effects. If you're taking the sauna after a workout, spending 8 to 15 minutes is adequate for good relaxation.

Typically, traditional saunas (mostly around 2-4 kW) consume more electricity than infrared saunas (mostly around 1-3 kW), but the cost can vary based on their size, power, and time used. For instance, a 2-person infrared sauna uses around 2kW of power. Running 1 hour per day, this would cost around $9.60 per month.

It’s very common to take a shower after a sauna session as it removes sweat and helps you feel refreshed. But be aware to cool off your body before showering because your body needs about five minutes to stop sweating, which helps you to acclimate to the change in temperature and prevent getting a cold.

It’s OK to sauna every day. So long as you are in healthy condition and know the necessary safety precautions of using a sauna, you can enjoy saunas on a daily basis while keeping each session for less than 20 minutes.

It’s worth having a sauna at your home as it provides various health benefits. Taking saunas regularly can help you improve cardiovascular health, enhance body detoxification, relieve stress, and provide full body relaxation.

An infrared sauna is best for people who care about cardiovascular health, body detoxification, muscle and joint relaxation. A steam sauna is more suitable for people who focus on their skincare and prefer a spa-like sauna experience.