Feeling the buzz around infrared saunas lately? There’s good reason. These modern wellness tools are gaining attention for their restorative benefits — from faster workout recovery to deeper relaxation and improved overall well-being.
At MOVATI Albany, our infrared sauna experience is designed to help you recharge, recover, and reset — both physically and mentally.
What Is an Infrared Sauna?
Unlike a traditional sauna that heats the air around you, an infrared sauna uses gentle light waves to directly warm your body from the inside out. This type of heat penetrates deeper into your muscles and tissues while operating at a lower temperature (typically between 110–135°F / 43–57°C), making the experience more comfortable yet incredibly effective.
Infrared saunas at MOVATI Albany offer a calm, dry-heat environment — allowing you to unwind, sweat, and recover without the intense humidity found in steam or traditional saunas.
How Infrared Saunas Support Recovery
Infrared heat helps increase circulation, reduce inflammation, and ease muscle tension — making it a favourite recovery tool for members after an intense workout or training session. The improved blood flow helps transport oxygen and nutrients throughout your body, supporting faster muscle repair and overall rejuvenation.
Many members also enjoy combining infrared sauna sessions with cold plunge therapy for a powerful contrast recovery experience. The shift from heat to cold can help reduce soreness, flush out lactic acid, and leave you feeling balanced and energized.
4 Ways Infrared Saunas Can Boost Your Health & Well-Being
- Support Longevity and Skin Health
Infrared heat encourages healthy blood flow, which supports collagen production — a key factor in maintaining smooth, firm skin. Regular sauna use can help promote a natural glow and support your body’s overall vitality.
- Strengthen the Immune System
As your body warms, it responds similarly to a light workout — raising your core temperature, stimulating circulation, and activating your natural immune defences. It’s a gentle, effective way to help your body stay strong and resilient.
- Reduce Stress and Improve Sleep
The soothing heat of an infrared sauna helps calm the nervous system, promoting relaxation and mental clarity. Many members report feeling lighter, more centred, and better rested after regular sessions. It’s an ideal way to unwind after a long day or prepare your body for deeper, more restorative sleep.
- Enhance Brain and Heart Health
Infrared sauna sessions gently elevate your heart rate, improving cardiovascular function while encouraging mental clarity. Over time, this rhythmic heat exposure can help support long-term brain health, circulation, and mood balance.
Tips for Your Infrared Sauna Session
Hydrate: Drink plenty of water before and after your session to stay balanced.
Start Slow: Begin with shorter sessions (10–15 minutes) and gradually build up as your body adjusts.
Listen to Your Body: Step out if you start feeling light-headed or overly warm.
Pair with Movement: Light activity before your session can help improve circulation and enhance your results.
Experience the Benefits at MOVATI Albany
At MOVATI Albany, we’re bringing next-level recovery and relaxation to your wellness routine. Whether you’re looking to relieve sore muscles, manage stress, or simply take time for yourself, infrared sauna therapy offers a natural way to restore balance from the inside out.
Recharge more. Recover better. Exclusively at MOVATI Albany.
Ready to experience the difference? Visit MOVATI Albany to explore the benefits of infrared sauna therapy today.
Story Credit: Milad Emadi, Director, Performance Coaching, MOVATI Athletic
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*MOVATI’s trainers and/or consultants are not health care providers, and do not provide any medical diagnosis, treatment or advice, and any trainer and/or consultant tips are not intended to replace the advice of a health care professional.
