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INFRARED SAUNA.

Radiant infrared heat warms you from the inside out — easing stiff muscles, boosting circulation and helping you switch off.

DURATION
45 MIN
PRICE
R180
TEMP
COMFORTABLE, NOT OPPRESSIVE
INFRARED SAUNA at Sports Recovery Studio, Rivergate, Cape Town
THE SAUNA — IN STUDIO
QUICK FACTS
  • DURATION45 MIN
  • PRICER180
  • TEMP50–65°C
  • HUMIDITYLOW
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HOW IT WORKS

HOW AN INFRARED SAUNA WORKS

A traditional sauna heats the air around you to 80°C or more, which is why so many people find them oppressive and can only manage a few minutes. An infrared sauna does the opposite: it heats you, not the air.

Infrared light waves penetrate three to four centimetres into your tissue, generating radiant heat from the inside out at a far more comfortable ambient temperature of 50–65°C. That triggers a deep, cellular-level sweat and significant vasodilation.

The upshot is that you can sit in it comfortably for 45 minutes and get a far deeper sweat than a short, brutal stint in a conventional sauna.

STEP BY STEP

WHAT A SESSION IS LIKE.

01

HYDRATE FIRST

Drink water before you go in. This is not optional — it's a serious sweat.

02

SETTLE IN

Towel down, get comfortable, and let the cabin come up to temperature around you.

03

WARM THROUGH

The first ten minutes feel gently warm. The sweat builds gradually rather than hitting you at the door.

04

SWEAT IT OUT

Forty-five minutes of deep, profuse perspiration at a temperature you can actually relax in.

05

COOL DOWN

Step out slowly, rinse off and rehydrate before you drive anywhere.

BENEFITS

WHY PEOPLE BOOK IT.

DEEP DETOXIFICATION

Deep tissue sweat helps expel heavy metals and endocrine disruptors.

CARDIOVASCULAR CONDITIONING

Passive vasodilation lowers blood pressure and improves endothelial function.

STRESS DOWN-REGULATION

Activates the parasympathetic nervous system, dropping cortisol and promoting deep relaxation.

EASES STIFF JOINTS

Radiant heat penetrating the tissue is excellent for joint stiffness and chronic tightness.

COMFORTABLE HEAT

50–65°C rather than 80°C+, so no respiratory discomfort and no claustrophobia.

GOOD FOR
  • +STIFF MUSCLES
  • +CIRCULATION
  • +RELAXATION
  • +SLEEP
NOT THE RIGHT FIT IF
  • —Pregnancy
  • —Uncontrolled high or low blood pressure, or unstable cardiac conditions
  • —After drinking alcohol
  • —Anyone on medication affecting heat regulation or sweating — check with your doctor

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AFTERCARE

AFTER YOUR SESSION.

  • →Rehydrate properly. Water plus electrolytes if you've sweated hard.
  • →Stand up slowly — blood pressure drops after heat exposure and lightheadedness is common.
  • →Rinse off. There's a reason for the sweat.
  • →Many people sleep unusually well the night after a sauna. Plan accordingly.
PRICING

WHAT IT COSTS.

  • Infrared sauna45 minR180
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FAQS

QUESTIONS WE GET ASKED.

How is an infrared sauna different from a normal sauna?

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A traditional sauna heats the air to 80°C or higher and heats you by convection, which many people find oppressive. An infrared sauna emits light waves that penetrate 3 to 4cm into your tissue and heat you directly at a comfortable 50–65°C. You get a deeper sweat and can stay in far longer.

How long should I stay in?

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Sessions run 30 to 45 minutes. If it's your first time, start at the shorter end and see how you handle the heat. Come out any time you feel lightheaded — there's no benefit to pushing through.

What do I wear in the infrared sauna?

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Gym kit, a swimming costume, or a towel. Less fabric between the light and your skin means a more effective session. Bring a second towel to sit on and something to change into afterwards.

Can I use the sauna every day?

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Yes. Most benefits, particularly cardiovascular conditioning and sleep quality, are cumulative and daily use is well tolerated. Just keep your hydration up — a daily sauna habit means a higher daily water requirement.

Should I sauna before or after training?

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After. Heat before hard training raises your core temperature and impairs performance. Afterwards it eases stiffness, extends the relaxation response and pairs well with compression boots on the same visit.

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READY WHEN YOU ARE.

INFRARED SAUNA is booked through Fresha — our live diary with real-time availability. Fresha doesn't allow its calendar to be embedded, so the button opens it in a new tab.

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