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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.

Wooden sauna interior with thermometer mounted on wall opposite stone heater
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Where to place a sauna temperature probe for an accurate reading

Put your sauna probe 12 to 18 inches below the ceiling, away from the heater. Here's exactly why placement matters and how to get a true reading every time.

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