Heart Healthy Benefits of Infrared Sauna
February is American Heart Month, which was started in 1963 to encourage Americans to join the battle against heart disease. Through a presidential proclamation this month has been dedicated as a tribute to researchers, physicians, public health professionals, and volunteers for their efforts in preventing, treating, and raising awareness for heart disease. At Renaissance Pilates + Wellness, we have a variety of ways to help people regain or maintain their overall health, all of which can help your heart health! From Pilates for flexibility, strength, and balance, to nutrition and wellness tools like Cryotherapy and our O2 Therapy Bar we are a one-stop-shop for all of your health goals. One of our wellness treatments, our full-spectrum Infrared Sauna, can make a huge difference. Here are some of the heart healthy reasons we love Infrared therapy.
Detoxification
This has been a health and wellness hot button for a number of years; however, infrared therapy has taken it to a new level. By utilizing a series of 30-45 minutes sessions in the 145- degree sauna your body will heat from the inside out. This will allow your core temperature to increase, raising your sweat rate, and opening up your blood flow. All of these functions support the metabolic process of waste removal from the body. This removal of waste is known as detoxification. Detoxification can help with weight loss and management, provide more energy, aid vital organs, and increase immunity among other benefits.
Blood Pressure Reduction
We mention that the infrared sauna will help increase your blood flow. Increasing your blood flow can help lower your blood pressure. One of the most common ailments in our society is hypertension, or high blood pressure. We’ve also all heard that high blood pressure is also known as “the silent killer” and is one of the many conditions that affect your heart health. According to a study of more than 1,600 middle-aged men in Finland, at the University of Eastern Finland, utilizing the infrared sauna four to seven times a week cut their risk of high blood pressure by nearly half!
Weight Loss
Another way to keep your heart healthy is to maintain a healthy weight. Regular use of an infrared sauna can help your body flush fat and burn between 200-600 calories in a 30-minute session. While there are no long-term weight loss studies showing infrared saunas can help lose weight there is a small study out of Binghamton University in New York that exposed people to infrared sauna three times per week for 45 minutes. After four months those subjects lost up to 4% in body fat compared to a control group of non-sauna subjects whose body fat did not change. When your body fat is in the normal range, your heart will be healthier!
In addition to these three hearth healthy benefits of infrared sauna use, our clients have seen other benefits as well. Many users experience pain relief, skin purification, and immune stimulation as well. These are all added benefits in addition to a healthier heart! We invite you to join us this month for Infrared Sauna specials. We offer a SINGLE SESSION 55 MINUTES - $55
6 PACK - $300 / $50 EA *expires in 2 months
12 PACK - $540 / $45 EA *expires in 3 months
24 PACK - $960 / $40 EA *expires in 6 months
and a new member unlimited month special for $299.