HEAT + COLD AT HOME

Understanding heat and cold.

Infrared heat and cold immersion create very different environments, with different temperatures, equipment and considerations for home use.

This guide explores how each approach works, the practical differences between them and what to consider when choosing heat, cold or both for your home.

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01 — INFRARED HEAT

How infrared heat works.

Infrared saunas use dedicated heaters to emit radiant heat within the cabin. Rather than relying solely on heating the surrounding air, infrared energy is delivered from panels positioned around the seating area.

The result is a controlled heated environment created through the sauna's infrared system, with temperature, heater configuration and cabin design varying between models.

RADIANT HEAT

Dedicated infrared heaters distribute heat from multiple positions within the cabin.

CABIN TEMPERATURE

Infrared saunas commonly operate at lower air temperatures than traditional heated sauna rooms.

BUILT FOR HOME USE

Cabin size, power requirements and integrated features vary by model, making the product specification important when choosing your setup.

02 — COLD IMMERSION

How cold immersion works.

Cold immersion involves placing the body in cooled water for a short, controlled period. The water can be prepared with ice or maintained using dedicated chilling equipment, depending on the type of setup. Unlike infrared heat, the body is in direct contact with the temperature-controlled environment. Water temperature, exposure time and the way the water is cooled can all vary between setups.
WATER TEMPERATURE
Cold immersion uses cooled water, with temperature determined by the setup and how the plunge is prepared.
ICE OR ACTIVE COOLING
A plunge can be cooled manually with ice or connected to dedicated chilling equipment for more controlled water preparation.
THE PLUNGE SETUP
Inflatable and timber plunges offer different approaches to space, permanence and placement at home.
03 — HEAT VS COLD

Understanding the practical differences.

Infrared heat and cold immersion use very different environments. Comparing the temperature, session format and equipment involved can help you understand which approach better suits your space and preferences.
Environment
Infrared Heat
Heated sauna cabin
Cold Immersion
Cooled water plunge
Typical Temperature
Infrared Heat
45–60°C
Cold Immersion
10–15°C commonly studied range
Session Format
Infrared Heat
Longer heat exposure
Cold Immersion
Shorter cold exposure
Equipment
Infrared Heat
Dedicated infrared sauna
Cold Immersion
Ice bath, plunge or actively cooled setup
Home Setup
Infrared Heat
Fixed cabin with defined space and power requirements
Cold Immersion
Flexible or permanent plunge depending on the equipment
Infrared Heat
Cold Immersion
Environment
Heated sauna cabin
Cooled water plunge
Typical Temperature
45–60°C
10–15°C commonly studied range
Session Format
Longer heat exposure
Shorter cold exposure
Equipment
Dedicated infrared sauna
Ice bath, plunge or actively cooled setup
Home Setup
Fixed cabin with defined space and power requirements
Flexible or permanent plunge depending on the equipment
04 — PLANNING YOUR SETUP

Before you make room.

Choosing the equipment is only part of the decision. Space, access, placement and product requirements should all be considered before bringing a sauna or cold plunge into your home.

Check the full product dimensions and the surrounding room needed for comfortable access and use.

01 — MEASURE THE SPACE

Check the full product dimensions and the surrounding room needed for comfortable access and use.

Measure doorways, hallways, stairs, gates and other restricted points between delivery access and the final position.

02 — CHECK THE ROUTE IN

Measure doorways, hallways, stairs, gates and other restricted points between delivery access and the final position.

Consider the surface, surrounding clearance and whether the individual product is suitable for indoor or outdoor placement.

03 — PLAN THE POSITION

Consider the surface, surrounding clearance and whether the individual product is suitable for indoor or outdoor placement.

Review the product specification for electrical supply, water, drainage or chiller requirements before ordering.

04 — CHECK THE REQUIREMENTS

Review the product specification for electrical supply, water, drainage or chiller requirements before ordering.

READY TO EXPLORE?

Choose the setup that works for your home.

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