SweatDecks Blog

Welcome to the SweatDecks wellness journal. Our team of credentialed experts -- including sports medicine physicians, exercise scientists, and master builders -- covers everything from cold plunge protocols and sauna health benefits to installation guides and product comparisons. Whether you're researching your first home sauna or optimizing a contrast therapy routine, you'll find science-backed answers here.

Man sitting in hot cedar sauna with steam rising from heated stones

Jul 11, 2026
by SweatDecks

Does sauna use help with altitude acclimatization? What the research shows

Sauna sessions can raise EPO and red blood cell mass similarly to mild altitude exposure. Here's what the actual studies show and how to use that.

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Man reclining in a hot Finnish sauna during a heat acclimatization session

Jul 11, 2026
by SweatDecks

Heat acclimatization protocol using sauna: the complete guide

Learn how to use a sauna to acclimatize to heat in 10 to 14 days. Covers session length, temperature, timing, and what the research actually shows.

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