what are the benefits of infrared sauna

What does an infrared sauna do for you?

The benefits of infrared saunas include helping relieve inflammation, stiffness and soreness by increasing blood circulation and allowing the deep, penetrating infrared heat to relax muscles and carry off metabolic waste products, while delivering oxygen-rich blood to the muscles for a faster recovery.

How many times a week should you use an infrared sauna?

There is no one answer for the amount of sessions per week, but infrared saunas are safe to use every day. In fact, you will see wellness improvements sooner if you use it daily. On average, most people partake in 30-45 minute sessions, 3-4 times a week.

How long should you sit in an infrared sauna?

If you're a regular infrared sauna user, you can stay inside for up to 45 to 50 minutes. It is unlikely that you'll experience more significant health benefits by staying inside for longer as your body will have cleared out the majority of harmful toxins inside the body through sweating within 45 to 50 minutes.

Can infrared sauna burn belly fat?

Weight Loss Studies have shown an infrared sauna session can burn up to 600 calories. As the body works to cool itself, there is a substantial increase in heart rate, cardiac output, and metabolic rate. Sunlighten saunas showed a reduction in belly fat in just a 3-month period.

Why do I feel worse after infrared sauna?

Some people actually start to feel unwell when they begin to detox and have a tendency to stop. However, that isn't a good thing. The reason why many people feel ill, as soon as they go into detox is that they are experiencing the “Herxheimer Reaction” (a short-term detoxification reaction in the body.

Do you need to shower after infrared sauna?

However, we do recommend that you should shower after an infrared sauna too. Because you sweat during your session and toxins are released, having a shower after your sauna will help to cleanse the skin and close pores.