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.

Endurance athlete resting on a wooden sauna bench after a training run

Jul 11, 2026
by SweatDecks

Endurance training sauna add-on protocol: the complete guide

Add post-run sauna sessions to your training and studies show plasma volume can rise 3.5 to 4.5% in 10 days. Here's exactly how to do it safely.

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Cedar sauna room inside a converted detached garage with glass door

Jul 11, 2026
by SweatDecks

How to add a sauna to an existing detached garage

Turn a detached garage into a home sauna for $3,000 to $15,000+. This guide covers permits, insulation, electrical, and the best sauna types to install.

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Cedar louvered vent panel installed low on a sauna wall near a stone heater

Jul 10, 2026
by SweatDecks

How to add ventilation to an existing sauna (the right way)

Poor sauna ventilation makes the air stuffy and can spike CO2. Here's exactly how to add intake and exhaust vents to any existing sauna, with sizes and placement.

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