
Sauna health benefits: steam or infrared?

Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, recovery, and physical therapy expert
Oct 21, 2025
Regular sauna can calm inflammatory pathways and support heart health. Infrared is not proven better than a traditional Finnish sauna. The best choice is the one you will use often and safely. “Think of sauna as light cardio for your blood vessels. Short heat sessions, done often, can nudge blood pressure down and help you […]