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.

Red light therapy panel mounted inside a cedar infrared sauna cabin at bench height

Jul 11, 2026
by SweatDecks

Red light therapy panels inside a sauna: safe temperature limits explained

Most RLT panels are rated to 140°F max. Here's what happens above that threshold, which panels survive sauna heat, and how to mount them safely.

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Interior of a cedar infrared sauna cabin with glowing panels and wooden benches

Jul 09, 2026
by SweatDecks

Infrared sauna: everything you actually need to know

Infrared saunas heat your body directly, not the air. Learn how they work, what the research says, costs, safety, and whether one is right for you.

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Warm amber infrared sauna cabin interior with cedar benches and glowing wall heaters

Jul 09, 2026
by SweatDecks

Infrared sauna: what it is, how it works, and whether it's worth it

Infrared saunas heat your body directly at 120-150°F, not the air. Here's the real science, honest costs, and what studies actually show before you buy.

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