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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.

Weathered outdoor barrel sauna with visible gaps between cedar staves on a backyard deck
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Why are barrel saunas bad? The real problems explained

Barrel saunas have genuine structural, safety, and heat-efficiency drawbacks. Here's what the research and real-world use reveal before you spend $3,000, $10,000.

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