The heat and sweating can help loosen muscles, improve circulation, and ease tension, leading to a feeling of relaxation and stress relief.

Infrared heat penetrates deep into your tissues, potentially increasing blood flow and promoting muscle healing, which can reduce post-workout soreness or chronic muscle aches.

The heat from the sauna can cause your blood vessels to dilate, which may improve blood flow throughout your body. This can benefit overall cardiovascular health and deliver more oxygen and nutrients to your tissues.

While not a magic bullet for weight loss, the intense sweating during an infrared sauna session can temporarily increase your heart rate and burn a small number of calories. Additionally, sweating helps remove some water weight.

Proponents of infrared saunas claim they help eliminate toxins through sweating. However, scientific evidence on this specific benefit is limited. Your body has natural detoxification processes through organs like the liver and kidneys, and their effectiveness is not necessarily enhanced by sweating in a sauna.