The Legit Benefits Of Infrared Sauna Use As Proven In Scientific Studies

When the idea of having an infrared sauna was floated by Chaz I initially thought “great, another wellness gimmick” because “wellness is so hot right now”.

I’m a sceptic and had this drummed in at university that everything must be evidence based.

The throw away line I heard was “it releases toxins” and I thought yip that’s what sweat does… go for a run…

However, some pretty switched on scientists started harping on about the benefits of sauna so I thought I’d do some research. Can sitting on your backside in a hot room listening to Spotify, Netflix or the Calm app really be good for you??? 

Interestingly a lot of the research comes out of Finland. I know it’s cold there, but they really do have a thing for saunas. The studies they do are pretty big but the results are actually incredible. Here are some of the findings in case you were tempted to indulge yourself but need a reason to actually pursue it.

People that use saunas 2-3 x per week are 22% less likely to die from a sudden cardiac event e.g. a heart attack or stroke

Regular users (4 x per week) are 63% less likely to experience a sudden cardiac event. Yes that’s right 63%

Using a sauna 2 x per week led to 22% less chance of developing high blood pressure (sauna use stops hardening of the arteries)

Using a sauna 4 x per week led to a 46% less chance of developing high blood pressure. So for a non drug intervention I reckon that is pretty significant

Reduces chronic inflammation markers in your blood reducing chronic inflammation

Using the sauna 4 x per week led to a 65% reduction in risk of developing Alzheimers disease

Reduced depression in healthy patients using 2 sessions per week

When I started to read these benefits I couldn’t get in the sauna fast enough. Thinking of the long term gain if I could reduce any of the above, I’m all in.

On a personal note the things I’ve noticed the most since using the sauna 3 x per week are

I’m a lot more relaxed in both mind and body

The days I use the sauna I sleep like a baby!

A post swim sauna is epic. One of our clients times his sauna use with full tide. Genius!

So if you are interested in trying our sauna we have an intro offer of 3 sessions for $70 as well as a number of options including concession passes and memberships on our website

https://www.connectstudio.co.nz/book-now

Cheers, and see you soon!

Nick