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HOW TO USE AND ENJOY YOUR SAUNA STEP 1: TURN ON THE SAUNA HEATER. STEP 2: Ensure there is water in the sauna bucket. STEP 3: Wait for the sauna to reach the desired temperature (usually 30 to 60 minutes). STEP 4: Take a warm shower and enter the sauna without drying. STEP 5: DO NOT OVERSTAY YOUR WELCOME!.
How do you start a sauna?
Warm yourself in a dry sauna for up to 10 minutes without adding humidity. Exit and rinse off in a second quick shower. Allow your body to continue to cool down by drinking something refreshing, such as water. Re-enter the sauna for another 10 minutes or so.
How long does a sauna take to warm up?
A traditional sauna generally takes between 30 – 45 minutes to fully heat up. During this time, the rocks will be heated to the perfect temperature for soft heat and soft steam. An infrared sauna is not as much about the heat/room temperature, as it is of the penetration or the absorption of the infrared energy.
Is it OK to sauna everyday?
Most facilities that offer infrared sauna treatments recommend using the sauna three to four days per week. If you are healthy and tolerate the four days, you can use the sauna daily.
Do you pour water on sauna rocks?
Water should be thrown on the sauna heater rocks with the use of a ladle so that the right amount of water is applied. Once the water hits the rocks, it turns to steam. You should not pour too much water onto the heater. But if you can provide a drain, it may be more convenient for cleaning purposes.
How do I turn on my sauna heater?
Instructions to switch on the sauna First switch on the power to the control panel outside the sauna. In order to turn on the sauna stove, turn the sauna time switch clockwise. If necessary, you can add heating time to the sauna by turning the time switch again clockwise.
Do you pour water on electric sauna?
As a mater of fact all electric sauna heaters can be used with water. You also do not want to pour too much water on a sauna heater that will result in the water cooling off the rocks quickly reducing the heat in the sauna.
What temperature should a sauna be?
In order to guarantee the relaxing effects of a sauna, the temperature must be at least 150ºF (65.5ºC), measured where sauna bathers sit. Saunas below this temperature do not offer a beneficial, traditional sauna experience.
Should you wipe sweat in sauna?
Don’t wipe unless you’re drenched. Sweat releases heat by evaporative cooling. But if you wipe away the perspiration before it evaporates, that process will get cut short, and you’ll need to sweat more just to achieve the same degree of cooling.
Can you sauna twice a day?
Over time, you can start using the infrared sauna twice a day, especially if you suffer from chronic diseases. Physicians suggest using the infrared sauna early in the morning if you use it once a day. The best time for the second daily session is just before going to sleep.
Does sauna burn fat?
It is believed that sitting in a sauna can help you reduce excess fat. If you also believe in this, then you are absolutely incorrect. A sauna does not help you to lose weight; it temporarily removes easily replaceable water from the body. Excessive heat makes your body sweat and sweating can make you lose fluid.
Can you drink water while in a sauna?
It is important you stay hydrated during a sauna session. This means you should be sipping water throughout the session to avoid becoming dehydrated. As your core temperature rises your body will begin to sweat to try and cool down. So make sure you drink plenty of fluids to stay safely hydrated.
Can I bring my phone in a sauna?
Answer: No, you should not take a phone into a sauna, the extreme temperatures can and will damage your phone’s internal components. Phones are designed to operate in a temperature range of 0º to 35º – any higher or lower and you will cause damage to the phone’s components.
How do you preheat a sauna?
Preheat a traditional sauna to 150 degrees. With a far infrared sauna, enter as soon as you turn it on, or preheat for 10-15 minutes. A far infrared sauna need not be hotter than about 130 degrees. When it reaches 130 degrees, open the door slightly to continue receiving the rays without it getting any hotter.
