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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 barrel sauna on gravel with rigid foam insulation panels being installed under the floor frame
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How to insulate a barrel sauna floor (and why most people skip it)

Barrel sauna floors lose more heat than most owners realize. Here's exactly how to insulate one properly, what materials work, and what to skip.

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