Sunday, September 13, 2026

QUESTION OF THE DAY: What does an infrared sauna do better than a regular sauna?

Infrared saunas are generally considered better for pain relief, muscle recovery, inflammation reduction, and gentle detoxification, particularly for individuals who are heat-sensitive.  

They operate at lower temperatures (100°F–150°F) and use infrared light to penetrate the skin 1.5 to 3 inches deep, heating tissues directly rather than just warming the air.

This deep penetration allows for longer, more tolerable sessions (30–45 minutes) compared to traditional saunas, which enhances benefits for:

  • Chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia, arthritis, and back pain.

  • Post-workout recovery by reducing lactic acid and muscle soreness.

  • Skin health by stimulating collagen production 

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WELLNESS

Infrared vs. Traditional Sauna: Which Is Actually Better for You?

A thermoregulation physiologist, cardiologist, and dermatologist settle the debate over a hot topic.


Infrared vs. Traditional Sauna Which Is Actually Better for You
Photograph: Getty Images; Collage: Gabe Conte

Infrared saunas have become incredibly popular, even though they aren’t really saunas at all. To the untrained eye, they basically look the same as what you’d expect a sauna to look like—wood paneling, benches, some guy who just had to bring his phone inside—and both actually share a bunch of the same health benefits. But why does every gym, wellness club, and boutique HIIT workout studio suddenly seem to have these new-wave sweat boxes in their locker rooms? For one, it’s a matter of practicality. Infrared saunas give off way less heat, thus making the surrounding area a much more habitable place for those who’d prefer not to partake. But, more importantly, the wellness industry loves a shiny new thing—especially one that conveniently doesn’t give club members the tools to burn down the building. And, as it turns out, infrared saunas actually have some unique benefits of their own. (For one, they’re less likely to overheat your iPhone, not that we’d know anything about that.)


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