Sauna Guides
Sauna guides with plain-English answers on temperature, session length, safety, costs, building your own and more.
DIY Sauna: How to Build a Sauna (Plans, Costs, Kit vs Custom)
DIY sauna guide: how to build your own sauna, with the design rules sauna experts swear by, insulation, heaters, electrical, costs, and when a kit makes more sense.
GuideDoes Sauna Burn Calories? What It Means for Weight Loss
Does sauna burn calories? How many a session really burns, why most weight lost is water, and the honest role a sauna can play in a weight-loss plan.
GuideHome Sauna Cost: How Much Does a Home Sauna Cost in 2026?
Home sauna cost by type, including the sauna, heater, electrical, foundation and running costs, with prices checked against current listings.
GuideHow Long to Stay in a Sauna (By Type and Experience)
How long to stay in a sauna: recommended session lengths for traditional, infrared and steam saunas, how often to go, and the signs it is time to get out.
GuideHow to Use a Sauna: Step-by-Step Guide and Etiquette
How to use a sauna: a step-by-step routine for beginners, how to use löyly, cooling down, hydration and the etiquette for public and shared saunas.
GuideInfrared Sauna Benefits: What the Research Actually Shows
Infrared sauna benefits for the heart, blood pressure, recovery, pain, sleep and skin, based on the evidence, plus the claims that don't hold up and who should be careful.
GuideInfrared vs Traditional Sauna: Which Is Better for You?
Infrared vs traditional sauna: how they differ in heat, cost, installation, running costs and research, with real owner temperatures and clear recommendations.
GuideSauna and Cold Plunge: How to Do Contrast Therapy at Home
Sauna and cold plunge: how to combine them safely, how long to spend in each, what the research says, and how home sauna owners set up contrast therapy.
GuideSauna Before or After Workout? What the Research Says
Sauna before or after workout? Most people should sauna after exercise. Here is the research on recovery and endurance, and how to fit sauna into training safely.
GuideSauna Electrical Requirements: 120V vs 240V Explained
Sauna electrical requirements: 120V or 240V, amps, GFCI and dedicated circuits, what installation costs, and the requirements for the saunas we recommend.
GuideSauna Temperature: How Hot Should a Sauna Be?
Sauna temperature guide: ideal temperatures for traditional, infrared and steam saunas, why the thermometer reading misleads, and how to choose the right heat for you.
GuideSauna vs Steam Room: Differences, Benefits and Which Is Better
Sauna vs steam room: how they differ in heat, humidity and feel, what the research says about each, and which one suits you.
GuideWhat to Wear in a Sauna (Gym, Spa and Home)
What to wear in a sauna: traditional, infrared and steam saunas, what to avoid, whether sauna hats work, and etiquette at gyms and spas.