You’re thinking about getting a sauna for your home, but now you’re wondering about the difference between Traditional and Infrared Saunas. It’s a tough decision, but don’t worry—we’ll help you figure it out so you can pick the one that’s perfect for you.
What is the difference between Traditional and Infrared Saunas?
Here’s a simple breakdown.
- Traditional Saunas: These are the saunas you’re probably familiar with. They heat the air to really high temperatures—anywhere from 70°C to 100°C. You can splash water over the hot stones to add steam, which makes it even hotter and more humid. If you like that classic, intense heat, this is your sauna.
- Infrared Saunas: These are a bit different. Instead of heating the air, infrared saunas use light to warm your body directly. The air stays cooler, around 45°C to 60°C, so it’s not as intense, but the heat sinks deeper into your skin. It’s a gentler heat, but you’ll still work up a sweat.
Why You Might Pick One Over the Other
Both have their benefits—it really just depends on what you’re looking for.
- Traditional Saunas:
- That Authentic Sauna Experience: If you love the feeling of being wrapped in hot, steamy air and enjoy the smell of wood and stone, this is the one for you.
- Perfect for Muscle Relaxation: The intense heat is brilliant for loosening up stiff muscles and sweating out all the stress. It’s like a full-body reset.
- The Ritual: There’s something calming about pouring water on the hot stones, hearing the sizzle, and watching the steam rise. It’s the traditional sauna experience that’s hard to beat.
- Infrared Saunas:
- A Gentler Heat: If the intense heat and humidity of traditional saunas is a bit too much for you, infrared saunas give you a more comfortable heat, but it’s still super effective.
- Deeper Heat for Joint Pain: Infrared rays penetrate deeper into your body, which can really help with easing joint pain, improving circulation, and relaxing tension.
How to Choose What’s Best for You
Here are a few things to think about when making your decision:
- How Well Do You Handle Heat? If you love that hot, steamy feeling and enjoy sweating buckets, go for the traditional sauna. If you’d rather something a little less intense but still want the benefits, infrared saunas might be more your style.
- What Are You Hoping to Get Out of It? If you’re after that full-body detox and love the idea of the classic sauna experience, traditional is probably your best bet. But if you’re more focused on pain relief, improving circulation, or want something quicker and more energy-efficient, infrared might be the way to go. (Here’s some research on Infrared Saunas and back pain)
The Bottom Line
At the end of the day, both infrared and traditional saunas are brilliant options. It just depends on what kind of experience you want and what fits best with your lifestyle.
No matter which one you choose, you’re about to bring some serious relaxation and wellness into your home. Enjoy!
If you’ve got any questions or want to chat about the best sauna for your home, give our friendly Ballymena team a call on 028 2763 7988 or drop us an email at sales@aquasun.co.uk—we’d love to help!
