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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.

Cedar sauna and cold plunge tub side by side on a wooden deck at dusk
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Optimal distance between sauna and cold plunge: what actually matters

The ideal sauna-to-cold-plunge distance is 6 to 15 feet. Here's why that range works, what the research says, and how to plan your setup correctly.

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