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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.

Glowing infrared heating panels inside a cedar wood sauna cabin
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Infrared sauna wattage per square foot: what you actually need

Most infrared saunas need 25 to 50 watts per square foot. Learn how to size heaters, read spec sheets, and avoid underpowered units before you buy.

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