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.

Man sitting in hot cedar sauna with steam rising from heated stones

Jul 11, 2026
by SweatDecks

Does sauna use help with altitude acclimatization? What the research shows

Sauna sessions can raise EPO and red blood cell mass similarly to mild altitude exposure. Here's what the actual studies show and how to use that.

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Wooden Finnish sauna interior with steam rising from hot stones at dusk

Jul 10, 2026
by SweatDecks

Sauna and cortisol reduction: what the research actually shows

Studies show sauna use can lower cortisol by 16 to 30% per session. Here's what the research says, what conditions matter, and what's still uncertain.

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Cedar sauna interior with heated stones and rising steam, no people

Jul 10, 2026
by SweatDecks

How long should a sauna session be? Research-based recommendations

Studies point to 15 to 20 minutes per session as the sweet spot for most adults. Here's what the research actually says about sauna duration.

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