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.

Dark olivine sauna rocks stacked in a wooden heater basket with rising steam
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Types of sauna rocks and which ones heat best

From olivine dunite to volcanic basalt, the rock you pick changes everything. Here's what each type does, how long it lasts, and which heats best.

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Dark olivine sauna rocks stacked in an electric heater basket with rising steam
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Sauna rocks cracking: causes, risks, and when to replace them

Sauna rocks crack from thermal shock, wrong rock type, and overloading. Learn the exact causes, safety risks, and a replacement schedule that fits your sauna use.

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