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While both provide heat therapy, saunas and steam rooms differ in humidity levels and heat transfer. Saunas use dry heat, whereas steam rooms use moist heat.

Steam rooms often feel hotter than saunas because water retains and transfers heat more efficiently than air. This is why a 60°C (140°F) sauna feels relatively mild, while water at the same temperature would scald your skin within seconds.

For most people, 5 to 20 minutes per session is a safe starting point and enough to experience benefits such as improved cardiovascular health, mood, and stress resilience.

A 2018 study found that people who used a sauna 4-7 times per week were 50% less likely to die from a cardiovascular event compared to those who only went once per week! Participants in the study typically spent 5 to 20 minutes per session at temperatures ranging from 80°C (176°F) to 100°C (212°F).

Yes, saunas can help burn calories. Sitting in a sauna increases your heart rate and stimulates your metabolism, causing your body to burn calories, similar to light activity.

A 20-minute session can burn 30-100 calories, depending on body weight and temperature.

Saunas typically range from 80°C (176°F) to 100°C (212°F). Temperature is typically measured at the ceiling—since heat rises.

The temperature on different bench levels can vary significantly, with the lowest bench often being 10-20°C (18-36°F) cooler than the top bench.

A mild sauna session might feel comforting when you're sick, but it's important to remember that, like exercise, saunas are a physical stressor on the body.

When you're ill, rest and recovery should be the priority. It's best to wait until you're feeling better before using the sauna.