What is a sauna?
A sauna is a small enclosed room that is heated between 65°C to 90°C (150°F and 195°F) depending on what the temperature controls are set to. The vast majority are made from wood on the interior & come with a set of temperature controls. There are many different kinds of sauna on the market such as a dry sauna, infrared sauna, Finnish Sauna (heated rocks) & steam room sauna (Turkish Bath)
What type of sauna does Royal Recovery Rooms use?
Here at Royal Recovery Rooms, we are using a 7 person dry sauna which will be one of the largest saunas in Dublin. Dry saunas or traditional sauna heat the air around you allowing the hot air to target your joints & muscles as well as many other health benefits.
What health benefits does a sauna have?
- Relaxation & Sleep
- Pain relief
- Improve heart function & blood circulation
- Helps with arthritis
- Get cleaner skin
- Aid recovery after intense physical activity
- Remove Toxins
- Help prevent illnesses like colds & flu
How many minutes should you stay in the sauna?
Generally, guests will stay in the sauna for around 10-15 minutes to get the most benefits from it. If you have underlying health conditions mentioned below we would only recommend 5-7 minute sauna usage.
How to use our sauna?
Not many of us have the luxury of having a sauna at home so need to use equipment from a gym or recovery room such as ours. With using saunas there are certain rules or do’s & don’ts you should follow….
- Before entering after your workout take a quick shower before using the sauna
- Upon entry & upon exiting close the door as timely as you can in order to keep the sauna as hot as possible on the inside
- Do you go in naked or with a towel? Each place has its own rules… we ask our guests to wear a towel & or beachwear garments such as shorts or bikini suits at all times.
- Keep good hygiene practices at all times by trying to sit on a towel & & take it with you when you leave
- If the temperature is too hot or too cold ask the guests around you to get a general consensus before making any changes
- Should you want to change the temperature you must always ask a member of staff to make the changes
- A sauna is a place of relaxation so ensure to not talk too loudly & behave correctly to respect other guests
- Do not at any time shave, brush hair, or groom during your visit to our sauna
- Under no circumstances do not leave any litter, band-aids or other items you have brought to the sauna
When to avoid saunas
While saunas have many health benefits it is always a good idea to understand the using saunas. Here is a list of when you should avoid saunas or consult a doctor before using…
- If you have asthma or severe breathing conditions consult your doctor
- People with heart disease
- While pregnant you should avoid using saunas
- If you have epilepsy
- When you have low or high blood pressure
- Under the use of alcohol or substance abuse
Royal Recovery Rooms always suggests consulting your medical professional before using our equipment.
Conclusion
So there you have our small guidebook on sauna usage. If you have any further questions on how our sauna & recovery rooms can benefit you please send an email to royalrecoveryrooms@gmail.com or contact us on 087 – 391 1294 to book your appointment now!