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Sauna

A recovery modality that uses dry heat therapy to promote relaxation, improve circulation, and aid in muscle recovery through controlled exposure to high temperatures.

Exercise Overview

Category

Thermal Recovery

Difficulty_Level

Beginner

Technique

Enter a sauna room with temperatures typically between 150-195°F (65-90°C). Sit or lie down comfortably, allowing your body to acclimate to the heat. Stay hydrated and limit sessions to 10-20 minutes, exiting if you feel uncomfortable.

Starting Position

Enter the sauna room and find a comfortable seated or lying position on the bench, ensuring proper posture and relaxation.

Finishing Position

Exit the sauna room when your session is complete, maintaining the same relaxed posture throughout the session.

Form Cues

Stay hydrated, listen to your body, maintain comfortable breathing, relax your muscles, exit if needed

Common Mistakes

Staying too long, not hydrating enough, ignoring discomfort, poor posture, excessive heat exposure

Progression Tips

Gradually increase session duration, try different temperature settings, incorporate contrast therapy, practice breathing techniques, add meditation.

Regression Tips

Start with shorter sessions, use lower temperatures, focus on relaxation, practice proper breathing, listen to your body.

Safety Notes

Stay hydrated before, during, and after sauna use. Exit immediately if you feel dizzy, nauseous, or uncomfortable. Avoid sauna use if you have certain medical conditions. Never use sauna alone if you have health concerns.