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.

Phone left outside a hot wooden sauna with steam visible inside
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Can you take your phone in a sauna? What actually happens

Most phones fail above 113°F. Saunas run 150-195°F. Here's exactly what happens to your phone, what to do instead, and when it might survive.

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Athlete sitting in an ice-filled bathtub during post-workout cold water immersion recovery
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Why do athletes take ice baths? The real science explained

Athletes take ice baths to cut soreness, speed recovery, and reduce swelling. Here's what the research actually shows, how cold to go, and how long to stay in.

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