Should You Jump on this Celeb Trend? Sweating the small stuff may be good for your health—as long as you’re doing it in a sauna . Pronounced ‘Sow-nah,’ the practice dates back at least as far as the mid-17th century and originated in Finland. Celebrities on Instagram showing off their sauna selfies get some credit for spreading the word about the sauna benefits here in the States, but we are admittedly late to the game when it comes to sweating it out. For perspective, Finland alone has over 2 million saunas; what do they know that we don’t? Here is why you should sauna and the health benefits you can expect from a routine sweat session. Types of sauna If you are hoping to try sauna out for yourself, it is becoming easier and easier to find. Everyone from gyms to spas—and even standalone sauna studios—are offering some form of the hot treatment; you can even sauna in your living room should you so desire. Before you book your first session there are a few things you should know, ...
WHY CHOOSE CEDAR FOR YOUR SAUNA? It can be challenging to pick the best wood for your sauna with all the options on the market. Especially when you want to make sure you have the best wood for the overall experience. When you’re thinking about sauna wood, most people consider the look of the wood, how comfortable it might be, and its durability. It is important to consider these factors and others when selecting wood to ensure that the sauna is worth the investment. Cedar is generally at the top of the list when it comes to wood for saunas, which is why it is the wood selected for all saunas, hot tubs, and showers at smartmak Saunas. But you may be thinking, why is it such a sought-after wood? Good question. So, let’s discuss a little more about red cedar and white cedar, and you can learn why smartmak Saunas loves cedar so much. WESTERN RED CEDAR VS. EASTERN WHITE CEDAR Western red cedar is one of the most traditionally used wood for saunas, not just for its glorious red to gold...
One of the most overlooked aspects when searching for an infrared sauna is the quality of the wood and the weight of the sauna cabin. When you purchase a cheap infrared sauna you will immediately notice how cheap the cabinetry and bench quality are. The things you’ll notice will be a cheap feel to the bench–it will be thin and when you shift your weight on it, it will move with your body. Additionally, the wood will be very cheap and have a very odd smell to it that almost smells like it’s been treated with chemicals. Cheap woods will range from hemlock, pine and spruce. A lot of the time the wood hasn’t been kiln dried the correct way and as a result, it warps over time. If you’re not going to use your sauna, what’s the point of buying it in the first place? What we do is different. We have a fully ergonomic bench and backrest that contours to your back and body. It feels like sitting in a very comfortable rocking chair that was created to fit the contour of your back. This is ...
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