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.

Athlete resting in hot Finnish sauna after a training run, steam rising from stones

Jul 11, 2026
by SweatDecks

Does sauna use actually improve VO2 max? The evidence explained

Studies show sauna use can raise VO2 max by 2 to 12% through plasma volume expansion and cardiac adaptations. Here's what the research actually says.

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Cedar infrared sauna cabin interior with glowing emitter panels and warm amber light

Jul 10, 2026
by SweatDecks

Infrared sauna max temperature: how hot do they actually get?

Infrared saunas max out at 120 to 150°F, far below traditional saunas. Learn what temperature actually works, why hotter isn't always better, and how to dial in your sessions.

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