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.

Steam rising from sauna rocks inside a hot wooden traditional sauna

Jul 09, 2026
by SweatDecks

Best sauna temperature for weight loss: what the research actually shows

Sauna temps of 160 to 195°F trigger the most sweat and calorie burn. Here's what studies say about heat, weight loss, and what actually lasts.

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Person sweating inside a wood-paneled infrared sauna with warm amber lighting

Jul 09, 2026
by SweatDecks

Infrared sauna and weight loss: what the evidence actually shows

Can an infrared sauna help you lose weight? We break down the real science, calorie burn numbers, and what it can and can't do for your body composition.

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