What is the purpose of “wet” and “dry” saunas in gyms?
August 5, 2009 by Saunas and Hot Tubs Tips
Filed under More Saunas Answers
Can you answer smilestoomuch’s question about Saunas?:
I know they can be used for relaxation but do saunas serve any weight loss or fitness purposes and what exactly is the difference between them?
Infrared Sauna Therapy
I know they can be used for relaxation but do saunas serve any weight loss or fitness purposes and what exactly is the difference between them?
Infrared Sauna Therapy
Saunas and Infrared Saunas
July 20, 2009 by Saunas and Hot Tubs Tips
Filed under About Saunas
Introduction to Infrared Saunas and Traditional Finnish Saunas
When I think of a sauna, I think of luxury resorts, hotels, gyms and holidays abroad. Now, with the help of new technology, you can have an infrared sauna in your very own home, bringing this luxury pastime into your dwelling abode. The Finns have long made saunas a tradition and continue to uphold this culture where there is one sauna to every 2.6 people: that’s 2,000,000 saunas for a population of 5,255,580 (2005). Considering the number of televisions the Finns have is 1.92 million (1995 est.) and the number of telephones is 2.5 million (1995 est.), saunas certainly have their place in the Finnish culture. Saunas are extremely relaxing, they’re good for the health and they are a place for families, that’s why they have become such a big part in Finnish culture.
Pre-cut or Pre-assembled Infrared Sauna
Infrared saunas are manufactured in all shapes and sizes for the tastes and styles of all customers. The infrared sauna can arrive at your house pre-built in the form of sauna kits and they can also come in panel form, bespoke for your room requirements. The ease of installation of the infrared sauna kits has made it a popular choice amongst sauna buyers. Installation of an infrared sauna from a kit is just a matter of slotting the sides together, putting the roof on and plugging it in. One can go from infrared sauna parts in a box to a fully built infrared sauna in 20 minutes!
Indoor or Outdoor Infrared Sauna
After you have decided what type of infrared sauna you want, the next step is to decide the location. First it is important to use a shower to rinse off after using the infrared sauna therefore it is useful to have one near the infrared sauna. You also have the option of having the infrared sauna inside or outside. Outside infrared saunas are constructed and treated differently to indoor infrared saunas.
Infrared Sauna Woods
Another choice you may have to face, depending on the infrared sauna company you use is the type of wood you want for your infrared sauna. Infrared sauna wood can come in many varieties including hemlock, spruce, cedar, redwood and aspen. Each of these woods are available in different varieties and colours, leaving the sauna buyer with a healthy selection to choose from. These woods absorb the steam from the evaporated water in the sauna and the temperature of the sauna wood remains relatively cool, giving the bather a relaxing experience, not getting burnt in the infrared sauna. Cedar wood is hardy, resistant to decay, good in harsh weather conditions, aromatic and is pleasing to the eye. Traditional Finnish saunas are made from Nordic white spruce which has a white tone and small knots. Pine and domestic spruce are not of the same quality as Nordic white spruce as the woods have knots which are larger and more susceptible to drying and fall out over time.
Summary
Infrared saunas are a long term addition to your home. When making a purchasing decision, take into consideration all the factors previously mentioned. The worst thing that could happen is to buy an infrared sauna which you are not pleased with. Make sure what you’re buying is what you want; after all, infrared saunas are for relaxing.
Thanks to Di Vapor for contributing this article to our Saunas blog:
When I think of a sauna, I think of luxury resorts, hotels, gyms and holidays abroad. Now, with the help of new technology, you can have an infrared sauna in your very own home, bringing this luxury pastime into your dwelling abode. The Finns have long made saunas a tradition and continue to uphold this culture where there is one sauna to every 2.6 people: that’s 2,000,000 saunas for a population of 5,255,580 (2005). Considering the number of televisions the Finns have is 1.92 million (1995 est.) and the number of telephones is 2.5 million (1995 est.), saunas certainly have their place in the Finnish culture. Saunas are extremely relaxing, they’re good for the health and they are a place for families, that’s why they have become such a big part in Finnish culture.
Pre-cut or Pre-assembled Infrared Sauna
Infrared saunas are manufactured in all shapes and sizes for the tastes and styles of all customers. The infrared sauna can arrive at your house pre-built in the form of sauna kits and they can also come in panel form, bespoke for your room requirements. The ease of installation of the infrared sauna kits has made it a popular choice amongst sauna buyers. Installation of an infrared sauna from a kit is just a matter of slotting the sides together, putting the roof on and plugging it in. One can go from infrared sauna parts in a box to a fully built infrared sauna in 20 minutes!
Indoor or Outdoor Infrared Sauna
After you have decided what type of infrared sauna you want, the next step is to decide the location. First it is important to use a shower to rinse off after using the infrared sauna therefore it is useful to have one near the infrared sauna. You also have the option of having the infrared sauna inside or outside. Outside infrared saunas are constructed and treated differently to indoor infrared saunas.
Infrared Sauna Woods
Another choice you may have to face, depending on the infrared sauna company you use is the type of wood you want for your infrared sauna. Infrared sauna wood can come in many varieties including hemlock, spruce, cedar, redwood and aspen. Each of these woods are available in different varieties and colours, leaving the sauna buyer with a healthy selection to choose from. These woods absorb the steam from the evaporated water in the sauna and the temperature of the sauna wood remains relatively cool, giving the bather a relaxing experience, not getting burnt in the infrared sauna. Cedar wood is hardy, resistant to decay, good in harsh weather conditions, aromatic and is pleasing to the eye. Traditional Finnish saunas are made from Nordic white spruce which has a white tone and small knots. Pine and domestic spruce are not of the same quality as Nordic white spruce as the woods have knots which are larger and more susceptible to drying and fall out over time.
Summary
Infrared saunas are a long term addition to your home. When making a purchasing decision, take into consideration all the factors previously mentioned. The worst thing that could happen is to buy an infrared sauna which you are not pleased with. Make sure what you’re buying is what you want; after all, infrared saunas are for relaxing.
Thanks to Di Vapor for contributing this article to our Saunas blog:
David Daniel is a writer in the field of Infrared Sauna cabins, Sauna Steam Rooms and their benefits. Mr. Daniel also writes articles for Di Vapor Saunas.
Ensuring Sauna Heaters Maintain a Certain Temperature Setting
July 17, 2009 by Saunas and Hot Tubs Tips
Filed under About Saunas
While having a sauna is a relatively simple idea there are various items that you will need to look for to make your sauna room work properly. One of these items is that of the sauna heaters. These heaters are needed to make sure the heat in the sauna is giving a consistent heat right throughout the entire sauna works well. You should look for the various sauna heaters that will work with your sauna.
These different saunas have different temperature settings that will allow you to set the sauna on a certain settings that will heat the sauna so that you will be able to enjoy the benefits of the sauna. These benefits include sweating profusely.
These heaters are needed to make sure the sauna becomes hot and stays heated at a certain temperature setting. You will need to look for sauna heaters that have the capability to work with your sauna.
Each sauna has different temperature settings that will allow you to set the sauna on a certain settings that will heat the sauna. The amount of heat that is indicated by the sauna thermometer will make these sauna heaters produce heat energy that will turn the water that is poured on the sauna rocks into a dry mist.
You will find various types of sauna heaters. Some of these heaters can be used by residences as well as commercial businesses. For this reason you will find the various sauna heaters come in many sizes and types. You will need to look at these heaters to see if you can find one that is compatible with the sauna that you have.
The residential sauna heaters are a small and ideal to have in your home. You will be able to find the residential sauna heaters in various sizes as well as types. You should see how much the various companies that make these sauna heaters will charge you for buying such a heater.
The sauna heaters that are used with commercial industries like hotels, exercise gyms, spas, clubs and other places have larger sized sauna heaters. These sauna heaters are capable of generating the amount of power that is needed for larger sized saunas. When you use these saunas heaters there is the assurance that the sauna is being provided with the right amount of power.
To find the best sauna heaters you will have to know the power wattage that your establishment can handle. You will also have to know what sort of sauna heaters your sauna requires. Once you have obtained this information you can ask for assistance to choose the sauna heaters that you require for your sauna needs.
While there are different types of saunas that you can use, you will need the best possible power outage to provide you with a high amount of dry heat for your sauna. The different sauna heaters that are available can help you to obtain the power and heat that you want for your sauna.
Thanks to Muna wa Wanjiru for contributing this article to our Saunas blog:
These different saunas have different temperature settings that will allow you to set the sauna on a certain settings that will heat the sauna so that you will be able to enjoy the benefits of the sauna. These benefits include sweating profusely.
These heaters are needed to make sure the sauna becomes hot and stays heated at a certain temperature setting. You will need to look for sauna heaters that have the capability to work with your sauna.
Each sauna has different temperature settings that will allow you to set the sauna on a certain settings that will heat the sauna. The amount of heat that is indicated by the sauna thermometer will make these sauna heaters produce heat energy that will turn the water that is poured on the sauna rocks into a dry mist.
You will find various types of sauna heaters. Some of these heaters can be used by residences as well as commercial businesses. For this reason you will find the various sauna heaters come in many sizes and types. You will need to look at these heaters to see if you can find one that is compatible with the sauna that you have.
The residential sauna heaters are a small and ideal to have in your home. You will be able to find the residential sauna heaters in various sizes as well as types. You should see how much the various companies that make these sauna heaters will charge you for buying such a heater.
The sauna heaters that are used with commercial industries like hotels, exercise gyms, spas, clubs and other places have larger sized sauna heaters. These sauna heaters are capable of generating the amount of power that is needed for larger sized saunas. When you use these saunas heaters there is the assurance that the sauna is being provided with the right amount of power.
To find the best sauna heaters you will have to know the power wattage that your establishment can handle. You will also have to know what sort of sauna heaters your sauna requires. Once you have obtained this information you can ask for assistance to choose the sauna heaters that you require for your sauna needs.
While there are different types of saunas that you can use, you will need the best possible power outage to provide you with a high amount of dry heat for your sauna. The different sauna heaters that are available can help you to obtain the power and heat that you want for your sauna.
Thanks to Muna wa Wanjiru for contributing this article to our Saunas blog:
Muna wa Wanjiru is a web administrator and has been researching and reporting on internet marketing for years. For more information on sauna heaters, visit his site at SAUNA HEATERS
