Opinions on Infrared saunas

deadl0ck

Hi all,
I was looking into getting a small 2 person sauna for our house, and I was interested to get peoples opinions on infrared saunas.

I've never used one, but they seem to get good reviews and (supposedly) offer good health benefits also.

So basically - are they any good as a sauna or what's people's take on them ?

Here's the sort of sauna we were looking at : Clicky (It has 8 Carbon infrared panels, 2 X back, 2 X front, 1 on each side, 1 on seat, 1 on floor and is 1850W)

Thanks !

BraziliaNZ

I used to use a small one in a gym I went to and it was pretty good. You don't feel heat in the same way but you start sweating like mad eventually. They're good IMO.

deadl0ck

BraziliaNZ wrote: »

I used to use a small one in a gym I went to and it was pretty good. You don't feel heat in the same way but you start sweating like mad eventually. They're good IMO.

Great - was wondering if they were good for getting up a good sweat !
Did you have to stay in it for long to start sweating ?

Mellor

For what reason exactly are you looking to get one?

deadl0ck

Main reason would be to aid with tight / sore muscles. I find a traditional sauna very good, but was wondering how well the IR works.

TBH I'm not really sold on them as have concerns over the safety of long term exposure to FAR IR (terahertz radiation possibly...)

A lot of info on the web seems to be about how great they are, but it's mostly coming from people who are selling them

MBateson

I stay in for about 45 min but that's with the temp starting from just over room temp.

I have a two person one which I'm looking to sell. It's taking up space and we need the room for one of the kids. PM me if you're interested.

rocky

deadl0ck wrote: »

Main reason would be to aid with tight / sore muscles.

May I recommend a cold plunge tub. Even your regular tub, fill that with fresh water (about 15 degrees C), stay in it for 20 minutes (start easy and work your way up).

People do this with ice water (~4-5 degrees) and report excellent results.

It's surprisingly invigorating too.

deadl0ck

rocky wrote: »

May I recommend a cold plunge tub. Even your regular tub, fill that with fresh water (about 15 degrees C), stay in it for 20 minutes (start easy and work your way up).

People do this with ice water (~4-5 degrees) and report excellent results.

It's surprisingly invigorating too.

I guess I'd like it for relaxation also
The plunge tub doesn't really tick that box for me, but thanks for the info !

O.P.H

We've had one since 2003. Used it alot for the first few years but not so much now. But for what its designed for its brilliant. Have one similar in size to the one you're lookin at. Few things - Make sure it has a radio/cd player as can get kinda boring in there, make sure there is enough room to at least lean against wall and stretch your legs across bench. Hottest I would go in for would be 60-70 degrees, takes about 20 mins to warm up but thats no big deal, usually would flip it on before ending a session. Ya sweat like mad in there, great if ya feel a cold comin on too, go down and sweat it out, dont know about any health concerns tbh

sarah1978

Anyone any information on where to get them ? Huge price differences on the net. Many thanks