Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health Infrared Sauna After Training Speeds Recovery and Supports Athletic Performance
Dec 27, 2025
Discover the incredible recovery benefits of infrared saunas for athletes, including quicker soreness relief and improved strength. Learn why timing is crucial—using the sauna immediately post-workout optimizes repair and boosts circulation. Delve into long-term gains like increased muscle thickness and power, and understand the differences between far and near-infrared saunas. Get practical tips on how to start your sauna journey and the importance of hydration. Challenge yourself to three post-training sessions and feel the results!
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Heat Extends The Post-Exercise Repair Window
- Post-workout infrared sauna shortens next-day soreness and speeds strength recovery.
- Using heat immediately after training extends the body's natural repair window for better readiness.
Infrared Sessions Boost Power And Muscle Over Weeks
- Regular post-workout infrared sessions can increase muscle thickness, explosive strength, and speed over weeks.
- Benefits favor explosive power and neuromuscular coordination, aiding sprints and jumps.
Heat Triggers Cellular Repair And Better Circulation
- Heat upregulates heat shock proteins and shifts autonomic balance toward parasympathetic recovery.
- Vasodilation via nitric oxide improves circulation to clear metabolites and deliver nutrients.