Physiotherm Infrared cabin vs traditional sauna

Physiotherm Infrared cabin vs traditional sauna

The decision between a Physiotherm Infrared cabin and a traditional sauna is not easy for many. Both produce warmth and cause perspiration: this much they have in common. However, There are substantial differences, also in respect of the objective.

Traditional Sauna – a stressful heat

The recommended maximum time in a traditional sauna is 10 -15 minutes, alternated with cooling and resting phases. In a traditional sauna, the whole skin is heated suddenly, but the interior of the body is hardly affected at first because of physiological mechanisms (reduced AV shunt) regulating the temperature.

The high sauna temperatures of 80-100° Celsius are extremely stressful for heart and circulation. After several sauna cycles, the high heat penetration and high humidity make one feel very much in need of rest.

Because of the high ambient temperature, the body is unable to radiate any warmth; even the cooling effect of perspiration is insufficient. After a certain period (up to 10 minutes) the core body temperature then climbs very quickly, which is a strain in itself. The usual way to use a traditional sauna is to plan on up to three cycles, which amounts to around two hours.

Physiotherm Infrared cabin – a gentle heat

In a Physiotherm Infrared cabin, the Infrared deep warmth is directed into the body from the immediate proximity. Since the body at 35 °C is capable of transferring excess body heat to the ambient air, thermal regulation follows a different path. The infrared warmth is transported into the interior of the body via the blood and lymphatic system (AV-Shunt).

The result in a Physiotherm Infrared cabin is a more even mild increase of the core body temperature from within to outside, as well as a swift and healthy perspiration reaction. Since the body is exposed pleasantly to only warm ambient air inside a Physiotherm Infrared cabin and perspires more naturally and intensely because of the targeted Infrared deep warmth, a feeling of well-being follows and one feels fit in a relaxed way.

Low energy costs

Because of the need to heat the ambient air to 100° Celsius in a traditional sauna, the pre-heating and operating costs are many times higher than in aPhysiotherm Infrared cabin. Most Physiotherm cabins use not more power than a small room heater. A session in a Physiotherm is about 30 to 40 minutes while in a traditional sauna the power consumption goes over a period of a few hours.

No humidity

In comparison to a traditional sauna, Physiotherm infrared cabins produce no humidity. They can be erected anywhere, e.g. even in a bedroom and all it requires is a normal power socket.

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