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Infrared saunas don’t heat the air around you like a conventional sauna. Instead, they work with infrared lamps (that use electromagnetic radiation), warming your body quickly. An infrared sauna can run at a more moderate temperature (usually between 120˚F and 140˚F) than a traditional sauna, which is typically within 150˚F and 180˚F.
The benefits of using an infrared sauna are comparable to those experienced with a traditional sauna. These include:
According to a 2016 industry survey with over 300 respondents, cryotherapy goers have reported that a 3-minute chill session in the Impact Cryosauna provides them the following benefits:
Have you ever put an ice pack on a sprained ankle to reduce swelling and ease the pain? Although not scientifically proven, conceptually, cryotherapy helps achieve similar results – but instead of focusing on a single area, it’s a whole-body experience.
If you’re an athlete, you’re most likely familiar with ice baths. Ice baths use cold temperatures to reduce inflammation and speed up the muscle recovery process. Cryotherapy is essentially an ice bath on steroids. It takes half the time – and there’s no cold-water immersion involved.
Many professional sports teams and collegiate athletic programs have implemented cryotherapy in their training rooms as an ice bath alternative.
A 2008 clinical trial found that taking a cold shower 2-3x a week can help relieve symptoms of depression. Exposing the body to cold temperatures is said to help release endorphins, the “happiness” hormones. Like cold showers, cryotherapy surrounds the body with shallow temperatures, thus providing many of the same benefits as a cold shower.
Many scientists believe that exposure to cold temperatures can help produce brown fat, which utilizes more calories to keep the body warm and burn extra body fat. Although there is no direct correlation between weight loss and cryotherapy, many cryotherapy users have found that regular cryotherapy helps them achieve their weight loss goals.
Specific benefits aside, whole body cryotherapy is an excellent complement to anyone’s wellness routine. Whether you’re trying to get in shape, look younger, or feel better, cryotherapy can help you achieve your wellness goals.
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