Skip to content
🍁 Use Code "FALL150" For $150 OFF All Saunas 🍁
🍁 Use Code "FALL150" For $150 OFF All Saunas 🍁

Traditional vs. Infrared, Indoor & Outdoor Sauna

Wondering which one is best for you or maybe you're wondering what are the differences or the benefits. Don't worry, we're here to answer all of your questions!

Our guide will help you decide on a sauna that best fits you and your lifestyle!

 

Firstly, let's go over both of them!

Traditional

Traditional saunas can be indoor or outdoor. They use electric or wood-burning heaters to heat the air inside the sauna up to temperatures of 190 - 195°F.

By sitting inside the heated space, your body temperature also rises, causing you to sweat. Traditional saunas offer higher humidity levels, especially when used with water on the rocks to make steam.

Infrared

Infrared saunas are typically indoor only, and they use penetrating infrared light to heat the body directly, rather than the sauna space. Infrared heaters use carbon heaters to generate heat up to 120 - 140°F, raising your body temperature directly to cause sweating.

What Are The Benefits Of Infrared Sauna Therapy?

1. Weight Loss

“Can you lose weight from sauna use?” the short anwer is yes. Rome wasn't built in a day so of course, you shouldn't expect your sauna to help you lose weight overnight. Over time, you will see positive changes. Your body’s appearance and the way it feels will both improve. Here are a few of the beneficial effects of infrared that contribute to weight loss:

 

 

 

What Are The Benefits Of Traditional Sauna?

You want a refreshed, youthful-looking glow do you, well, your sauna will handle the job quite nicely. The steam works to give you a toned appearance. Your skin benefits from a regular sauna routine in the following ways: