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.
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How much does a sauna raise your core body temperature?
A sauna raises core body temperature by 1 to 2°C (1.8 to 3.6°F) in 15 to 20 minutes. Here's the physiology, how fast it happens, and what it actually does.
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Hot shower vs sauna: which raises core body temperature more?
A hot shower raises core temp by ~0.2 to 0.5°C. A sauna can push it 1 to 2°C higher. Here's exactly why the gap exists and what it means for recovery.
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