Losing weight in an infrared sauna, is it possible?

Many people wonder if you can slim down in an Infrared Booth. The following article covers this in detail. It is in fact possible, to slim down in a healthy way in an infrared cabin. You do not need to make any extra efforts to do so. Weight loss with infrared sauna therapy has become increasingly popular for people seeking to burn fat and reduce body weight without intense physical activity.

How does losing weight in an infrared sauna work?

Long-wave infrared saunas are a healthy weight loss solution without direct physical exertion. Some 400 to 600 calories can be burned in just 30 minutes in SuperSauna's infrared saunas. The table below summarises how many calories a normal person (based on 75 kg) burns in 30 minutes of exercise:

Sport calories: Rowing 600 kcal Swimming 300 kcal Jogging 300 kcal Tennis (fast game) 265 kcal Lumbering 265 kcal Marathon running 590 kcal Cycling (16 km/h) 225 kcal Golfing (without a cart) 150 kcal Walking (5.5 km/h) 150 kcal Bowling 120 kcal

In a long-wave infrared sauna, a normal person can lose about half a litre of sweat during a 30-minute session. This is comparable to running 4-5 km. Weight loss is just one of the many benefits of regular use of long-wave infrared saunas. Infrared saunas are also widely added when people suffer from muscle and joint pains, such as rheumatic diseases, fibromyalgia or arthritis. Many users report that regular sauna use, particularly several sauna sessions per week, leads to gradual fat reduction and better control of body fat levels.

How does a long-wave infrared sauna work?

Long-wave infrared cabins have been around for years, but only recently became popular in North America and Europe. Japanese started using infrared saunas and have enjoyed tremendous benefits to their health over the past century. Dr Masao Nakamura affiliated with P&O Medical Clinic in Japan showed, that persons treated with infrared had reduced stiffness and felt demonstrably less pain.

Infrared energy penetrates deep into the body and ensures that toxins under the skin are removed from the body. The temperature of a long-wave infrared sauna is usually between 35-60ºC compared to a traditional sauna, which, however, operates between 80-95ºC. Despite the fact that the infrared cabin operates at a lower temperature, you will perspire more than in a traditional sauna. This is because the infrared energy penetrates your body and goes much deeper. Fat becomes soluble in water at 37.8ºC and can be partially removed from the body, resulting in weight loss. Toxins can also be removed by the skin using a lower, pleasant temperature ,of the infrared cabin. Unlike a dry sauna that primarily heats the air, infrared heat penetrates the skin and raises core body temperature, helping burn calories more efficiently.

Not only lose weight, but infrared sauna also has a detoxifying effect

Studies have shown that the detoxifying power of a long-wave infrared sauna is 3 times greater than an ordinary traditional sauna. When analysing the water content of sweat in a traditional hot air sauna, it was 95-97%. Conversely the water content of sweat in a long-wave infrared sauna was that about 80-85%. The remaining 15-20% contains toxic substances such as lead, aluminium and fluoride. This form of sauna bathing may also support cardiovascular health by lowering blood pressure and helping regulate heart rate over time.

Reducing cellulitis with an infrared sauna

Infrared heat can help break down cellulite. Cellulite consists mainly of fat and water. An infrared sauna can reduce cellulite because the heat penetration of infrared saunas goes deeper than that of traditional saunas and emits up to ten times the level of heat in the tissues. This makes an infrared sauna significantly more effective in reducing cellulite than a traditional sauna.

Top 10 reasons to buy an infrared sauna

1. Relieves muscle and joint pain - ideal for arthritis and rheumatism sufferers. also excellent for athletes when warming up or cooling down to increase muscle length
2. Losing weight
3. Detoxification effect - improving health by releasing toxins in the body
4. Cardiovascular conditioning - can lower heart failure and high blood pressure
5. Relieves stress -so you stay younger
6. Improved immune system - resistance to disease
7. Improves skin tone and elasticity
8. Helps with skin problems; helps heal scars, helps with burns, acne, eczema, psoriasis
9. Reduces cellulite
10. Improves male sexual function; Infrared saunas have been shown to increase nitric oxide production.

Using the sauna just a few times a week can lead to noticeable health benefits, including stress reduction, better energy levels, and physical recovery support.

Conclusion: Is weight loss with infrared sauna possible?

Losing weight in an infrared sauna is both realistic and healthy. With regular sauna sessions, you can burn calories, reduce body fat, detoxify, and support overall health. It's a simple, relaxing way to supplement your fitness and wellness goals-especially for those looking to slim down without intense exercise.