Level up your mind and body. Regular sauna, ice and steam have proven benefits to your health.
Every claim below is drawn from published research. Sources are linked on each card. Most of that research is observational, which shows an association rather than proving cause.
What the research found
- Heart
Decreased risk of cardiac arrest
Those using the sauna 4-7 times a week had a 63% lower risk of sudden cardiac death compared to those who used it once a week.
- Immunity
Lessened risk of pneumonia
Research into viral infections has found that those frequently attending a sauna have a reduced risk of being diagnosed with pneumonia.
- Recovery
Greater recovery of muscular power
For both high-intensity (interval training) and targeted muscle exercise, cold water immersion such as ice baths, have been found to significantly aid the recovery of muscular power following a 24 hour period after the training.
- Mind
Reduced risk of psychosis
The likelihood of young men with no previous history of mental illness (study specific) to suffer from psychosis in the future, is significantly avoided through frequent visitation to saunas.
- Heart
Decreased risk of heart disease
Increased visits to the sauna each week are proven to reduce the risk of fatal cardiovascular disease events. Longer sessions (though not excessive time) within the sauna also reduce the likelihood of experiencing heart complications.
- Skin
Softened skin
There is reason to believe that the softening of the skin following steam bathing reduces the visible signs of age. Researchers have also pointed to the therapy's healing effect on skin, helping reduce infections and rashes.
- Pain
Relieved joint and widespread body pain
Those who suffer from osteoarthritis benefit significantly from regular Sauna therapy. Additionally, those with fibromyalgia (more commonly known as widespread body pain) also find the therapy relieves uncomfortable pain.
- Breathing
Increased oxygen intake
Regular sauna bathing is linked to breathing wellness. Specifically, the therapy helps improve lung function, including increased vital capacity and volume, ventilation and forced expiratory volume.
- Pain
Alleviates headaches
Chronic tension-type headache, a continuous pain that can be suffered for hours, is significantly relieved with regular visits to a sauna.
- Sleep
Better sleep
The accelerated reduction of skin temperature experienced after cold immersion, such as ice bath therapy, has been proven to help regulate sleep following exercise.
The benefits come from repetition, not intensity.
The studies measure people who used a sauna four to seven times a week. That is the reason our memberships are unlimited and our clubs are open 6am to 11pm, every day.
Who should take care
Heat and cold both put load on the heart and the circulation. That is most of the point of them, and it is also why some people should check before they start.
- Speak to your doctor first if you are pregnant, if you have a heart condition, if your blood pressure runs high or low, or if you take medication for it
- Do not use the sauna, steam room or ice baths after drinking alcohol
- Stop and get out if you feel dizzy, faint, unwell or simply unsure — heat and cold place real physical stress on the body and there is nothing to be gained by pushing through
- Cool down gradually rather than all at once, and drink water between rounds
- Our clubs run unstaffed for part of the week. If you have a condition that could mean you need someone on site, contact the team and ask when the club you use is staffed
- You must be 18 or over to use the clubs
None of this is medical advice and our staff are not qualified to give any. If you are unsure whether heat or cold is right for you, ask your GP before your first session.