Steam vs. Infrared Sauna: What’s Better for Your Health?

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Michael Kummer

Жыл бұрын

Sauna bathing is an ancient practice that dates back thousands of years. The traditional steam sauna has been a part of Finnish culture for at least 2,000 years, and possibly even longer. Infrared saunas, on the other hand, are a relatively modern innovation that have been around for several decades and started gaining popularity in the United States in the 1980s and 90s.
While sauna bathing has several scientifically-proven health benefits, sauna enthusiasts often debate whether traditional steam saunas or infrared saunas are more effective.
I’m a huge fan of intentional heat exposure and own both a full-spectrum infrared sauna and a steam sauna, so I figured it was time to compare both sauna types side by side based on scientific evidence and my hands-on experience.
If you’re looking to add a sauna to your home but are undecided about whether a steam or infrared sauna is best, watch this video so you can make an informed decision.
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[Chapter Markers]
0:00 - Intro
1:06 - What Is Sauna Bathing? (How It Works)
3:48 - Infrared Sauna vs. Steam Sauna: Health Benefits
5:31 - Benefit #1: Improves Cardiovascular Health
7:32 - Benefit #2: Speeds Up Recovery
9:11 - Benefit #3: Promotes Healthier Skin
10:18 - Benefit #4: Boosts Your Immune System
11:43 - Benefit #5: Improves Your Respiratory Health
12:41 - Benefit #6: Enables Healthy Hormone Production
14:13 - Benefit #7: Promotes Weight Loss
15:36 - Benefit #8: Relieves Stress and Tension
16:30 - Things to Consider When Choosing Your Sauna
20:22 - EMF Exposure
21:12 - Off-Gassing
21:39 - Emissivity
22:18 - My Closing Thoughts
[Links]
- 11 Infrared Sauna Benefits: michaelkummer.com/health/infrared-sauna-benefits/
- Steam Sauna vs. Infrared Sauna Blog Post: michaelkummer.com/health/steam-vs-infrared-sauna/
- Sunlighten mPulse Infrared Sauna Review Video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mpqHpat-28nQe4k.html
- Sunlighten mPulse Infrared Sauna Review Blog Post: michaelkummer.com/health/sunlighten-mpulse-review/
- Sunlighten Solo Infrared Sauna Review: michaelkummer.com/health/sunlighten-solo-review/
- Redwood Outdoors Steam Sauna Review Video:
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ft2GdNRku8ndl30.html
- Redwood Outdoors Steam Sauna Review Blog Post:
michaelkummer.com/health/thermowood-steam-sauna-review/
- Benefits of Using Sauna and Ice Bath Together: michaelkummer.com/health/ice-bath-and-sauna/
- Red Light Therapy Benefits: michaelkummer.com/health/red-light-therapy-benefits/
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@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer Жыл бұрын
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@didiermoutoussamy4320
@didiermoutoussamy4320 7 ай бұрын
Amazing informative presentation... Awesome work @Michael K.!!!
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 7 ай бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate it!
@charmalisa4935
@charmalisa4935 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!!!!
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 6 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@HerpaDerp999
@HerpaDerp999 6 ай бұрын
Brilliant video. I have been regularly using both dry and IFR saunas for about a decade now. Dry sauna is better for relaxation, overall mood, and moderately good for a host of other things. Nothing compares to my small IFR sauna though. I sweat about 4x as much in an IFR sauna after 35 minutes than in a dry sauna and feel AMAZING after. Key point: Always cold plunge/cold shower after, makes it even more beneficial.
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@robinschroth7413
@robinschroth7413 6 ай бұрын
Which sauna did you buy?
@HerpaDerp999
@HerpaDerp999 6 ай бұрын
@@robinschroth7413 infrared.
@feiwong70
@feiwong70 6 ай бұрын
I’ve heard about taking a cold shower after a sauna session, will skin pores open then and then cold water can come in body and make you ill?
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 6 ай бұрын
@@feiwong70 No, the skin does not let water through. So cold water after a sauna will not make you ill.
@JasonPeaseDrPease
@JasonPeaseDrPease 7 ай бұрын
Great breakdown Michael! Nice job
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 7 ай бұрын
Appreciate it!
@ArunSharma-ek9tl
@ArunSharma-ek9tl Ай бұрын
I cannot thank you enough, this was so helpful.
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer Ай бұрын
You're very welcome!
@izzyp6344
@izzyp6344 10 ай бұрын
Love the video! The only suggestion I would request is to add actual case studies. This would give us nerds that like statistical breakdowns, a better apple-to-apple comparison.
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 10 ай бұрын
Great point!
@clintgroom8213
@clintgroom8213 8 ай бұрын
well done. thanks for this video, it has helped me to make a decision.
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 8 ай бұрын
Glad I could help! What type of sauna did you decide on?
@zamanmeshksar8540
@zamanmeshksar8540 6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much sir, this helped me a lot! I love the Sunlight inferred sauna as well and I was blessed to know that the EMF is low with this type. Thanks 🎉
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 6 ай бұрын
You're most welcome!
@maxicathnry
@maxicathnry Жыл бұрын
Absolutely love your video and comparison information….. I love sauna and steam .. steam for my hair and sauna for my cardiovascular system .. I in total spend 3hours 1steam 2sauna I have ice water and have cold showers also I sit at the lowest point .. the heat therapy helps my osteoarthritis triggered by a fall onto my knees during a sporting event … I have read that the steam has an advantage re immune health as it increases white blood cells hence why soo many with viruses migrate into the steam rooms more 🤷🏽‍♀️
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the feedback, I really appreciate it!
@user-ro9vi3xs4y
@user-ro9vi3xs4y 7 ай бұрын
Hi! Thank you for the video! How often do you do each type of sauna?
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 7 ай бұрын
I don’t have a fixed schedule but have been using the IR sauna more often lately than the wet sauna.
@thetoecutter3269
@thetoecutter3269 6 ай бұрын
Thank you 👍🏼
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 6 ай бұрын
No problem 👍
@jdw3828
@jdw3828 3 ай бұрын
Sunlight I don't like companies/websites that don't list prices for their products, have to send email or call to get super high pricing
@kimleith1378
@kimleith1378 2 ай бұрын
Been using my Infared Sauna for a few years. Top temp is only 158 deg. I stay in for 30 min hoping to get the benifits you describe. My Clearlight heaters are all above my shoulders while sitting, so EMF is NOT directly into the head.
@jeffmangel5363
@jeffmangel5363 Ай бұрын
Thank you for the great content! I see your IR sauna has a cover on it. Is it an "indoor" model that you're protecting from the elements with the cover or an "outdoor" model and you're just doubling up weather protection? I've seen indoor models with features I like but I'm interested in placing it next to my house where it would be exposed to rain. Suggestions?
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer Ай бұрын
It's an outdoor model, but Sunlighten has the speakers and amps under the ceiling, so you need a cover. If you have an overhang or porch, you don't need the slip-on cover, but ours is in the open.
@jeffmangel5363
@jeffmangel5363 Ай бұрын
Thank you!
@ashleysanchez5163
@ashleysanchez5163 6 ай бұрын
This video is great! I love my IRS and it’s nice to hear this since it motivates me to use it more! In your opinion, how many times a week and how long should the sessions be to see the benefits discussed?
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 6 ай бұрын
You'll get most benefits from 57+ minutes per week (or 2x 30 mins). But some studies show that the more often you use it, the more benefits you get (as far as longevity is concerned). So I try to use it 3-4x per week.
@designcomputer1
@designcomputer1 7 ай бұрын
What are your feeling about the Radiant Health Elite Series? Thank you for your informed deduction on Stream vs Infrared Sauna. I am looking to punch a Infrared Sauna in January.
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 7 ай бұрын
I don't have any hands-on experience with that brand and couldn't find any test reports of their EMF/VOC claims on their webpage or mention of their heaters' emissivity.
@designcomputer1
@designcomputer1 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for your reply.
@snatchinitback4635
@snatchinitback4635 3 ай бұрын
21:51: what's this one called, where you're lying down and it's like a long shell? It looks more relaxing than the ones where you sit.
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 3 ай бұрын
That's the Sunlighten Solo - see michaelkummer.com/health/sunlighten-solo-review/
@snatchinitback4635
@snatchinitback4635 3 ай бұрын
@@MichaelKummer Thank you!
@jakec5618
@jakec5618 6 ай бұрын
What do you think of costco's traditional (not infrared) saunas ? Based off your video the infrared saunas they have aren't as great as say, clearlight or sunlighten, but how do their traditional with electric heater models compare ? Thanks
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 6 ай бұрын
I haven't looked into those but would recommend to ask for test reports to make sure they don't off-gas (VOCs...). Most of their models are cheap imports from China and they contain toxic glues and stains that off-gas.
@jakec5618
@jakec5618 6 ай бұрын
@@MichaelKummer Appreciate the reply. That's good to know and yea that's not desirable. Opposite of good health. (Would be nice if Costco's models were of good quality). Do you know where else to look ? Any brand recommendations? Thanks again.
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 6 ай бұрын
@@jakec5618 Redwood Outdoors has good wet saunas as well as Plunge. See kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ft2GdNRku8ndl30.html
@user-sv3od2gr4o
@user-sv3od2gr4o 6 ай бұрын
Costco’s steam saunas are Almost Heaven that are made in the U.S.?
@jakec5618
@jakec5618 6 ай бұрын
@@MichaelKummer Will check it out, appreciate it.
@billhardy9697
@billhardy9697 8 ай бұрын
What is your opinion about health club steam rooms and dry saunas? Would you be more likely to get sick from someone in the room via breathing?
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 8 ай бұрын
Heat kills most pathogens so as long as the steam room or sauna is hot enough, there isn't a high probability of getting sick.
@DavidDrimmel
@DavidDrimmel 8 ай бұрын
You are more likely to get sick. When someone is sick opens that door, coughs or sneezes in or near a steam sauna, those pathogens will get carried into the air more efficiently and you can get sick. Also, hot air doesn’t necessarily kill pathogens.
@IcelanderUSer
@IcelanderUSer 7 ай бұрын
The potential problem with public steam and saunas is cleanliness. There’s nothing worse than a stinky steam/sauna where dozens of people have sweated and no one cleaned it. That’s why a home unit is preferable. That is if your public sauna is dirty.
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 7 ай бұрын
@@IcelanderUSer If they're hot enough, the heat kills all germs. So I wouldn't be too concerned about germs in public saunas.
@venom5809
@venom5809 5 ай бұрын
@@IcelanderUSer That's why I have always had saunas at home, that way I don't have to deal with other people and also their germs. LOL
@deelowco
@deelowco 7 ай бұрын
Great video , whats a good temp. For health results, i like it up to 140 degrees
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 7 ай бұрын
As hot as you can handle or as hot as you can get the sauna. For me that’s 150F (IR) and 215F (wet).
@deelowco
@deelowco 7 ай бұрын
@@MichaelKummer thank you that definitely helped me I can go a Lil hotter for sure
@jeremiahh5500
@jeremiahh5500 6 ай бұрын
I have a 3x3 tent with a 4l steamer gets up to 120f in the tent
@geodude6244
@geodude6244 6 ай бұрын
Nice mine says 140 f but I don't know if I believe it wish I had a thermometer
@kylem4269
@kylem4269 Ай бұрын
so did you mention the difference between dry and wet saunas? Also, I build my sauna myself and used propane as the heat source and I love it. I think you should comment on these items. Cause I think you left them out.
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer Ай бұрын
I have a video coming up that compares those. If you subscribe, you'll get notified when it airs. Probably in the next two weeks.
@bryantcofty2709
@bryantcofty2709 7 ай бұрын
Why not use an oral thermometer to check core temp and heat stress?
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 7 ай бұрын
Because my heart rate tells me everything I need to know :)
@MsAce0424
@MsAce0424 4 ай бұрын
Which one is better for mold and metal toxins? Do you happen to know?
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 4 ай бұрын
Either one will do the trick.
@user-sv3od2gr4o
@user-sv3od2gr4o 6 ай бұрын
What about the Almost Heaven steam sauna from Costco?
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 6 ай бұрын
Looks pretty good on paper!
@carolerawls
@carolerawls 3 ай бұрын
how did infrared get a rating for respiratory? 4:45 sort of answered at 12:35
@felixaudet5860
@felixaudet5860 7 ай бұрын
What about a propane boiler steam sauna? Is this a thing?
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 7 ай бұрын
Never heard of that.
@michaelg1569
@michaelg1569 9 ай бұрын
9 kilowatts costs $4.50 an hour in California during the day. My Costco sauna is not cheap, but it’s probably quite a bit cheaper than yours. Have you tried a Costco sauna?
@ericwiese7479
@ericwiese7479 7 ай бұрын
4.50 for 9 KW! Crazy. 1.50 for me….wow
@junky802
@junky802 6 ай бұрын
Liberals alway make things hard. That if a ruff situation buddy.
@robinschroth7413
@robinschroth7413 6 ай бұрын
Which sauna did you buy from Costco?😊
@michaelg1569
@michaelg1569 6 ай бұрын
@@robinschroth7413 I purchased a 3 person FIR sauna about 10 years ago, If I recall it cost around $1200. I use it every evening for an hour.
@mylesgray3470
@mylesgray3470 6 ай бұрын
I’m thinking of trying the Costco route. The Dynamic Gracia 1-2 person looks good. If I have an issue, I think can haul it into Costco and get a refund without spending a fortune on shipping which would be a huge benefit.
@lomaleks1332
@lomaleks1332 7 ай бұрын
What`s you opinion on $1.5k Relax Far Infrared Sauna (ceramic semiconductors that excludes near and middle infrared energy) in comparison to wood IR Saunas?
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 7 ай бұрын
The Therasage 360 is a much better and less-expensive choice, if you're looking for a personal sauna. See kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q8qoprmrutGWpIU.htmlsi=nq1Fy6fMMFXpx2lI
@groundrushlabs
@groundrushlabs 7 ай бұрын
What about emf for infrared?
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 7 ай бұрын
Pick a model that has low/no EMFs, such as the Sunlighten sauna we have. Ask for test reports, if in doubt. See michaelkummer.com/health/infrared-sauna-buying-guide/ for details on how I purchase IR saunas.
@chrisdriver7776
@chrisdriver7776 7 ай бұрын
I can't understand why more studies around infrared sauna benefits haven't been done... I would buy one, if there were studies to support HGH/Cardiovascular/Stress benefits for infrared.
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 7 ай бұрын
I don't know why there aren't more studies done other than the general acceptance that heat stress from IR is the same as heat stress from hot air. But you can conduct those tests yourself. Just find a local gym that has an IR sauna and use a chest strap to measure your heart rate during the sauna session. You could even get a HGH test done after sauna bathing via Quest or Labcorp. Not that I think about it, I might just do that.
@markhall3434
@markhall3434 Ай бұрын
steam conducts the heat instead of direct ir radiation. Not sure about the depth of penetration thing, but I know traditional Steam does it for me, the IR not so much. Those plug it in the wall jobbies have to be inferior... I'll go with picnic table construction outside with a 220V 50A service.. for a 3 per.. different strokes.. Looking into an ice shower,, 3 gals per minute, so a 30/40 gallon buffer would be ideal. The recycle rate for 40F water is the question.
@airgordo4
@airgordo4 7 ай бұрын
What’s the like 700 calorie difference in the first clip showing the heart rate?
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 7 ай бұрын
Obviously, I wasn’t in both saunas at the same time. In other words, those clips were recorded on different days and times.
@skeleton1765
@skeleton1765 7 ай бұрын
I just want to know which one will make you sweat more.
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 7 ай бұрын
That depends. Do you consider the water that accumulates on your skin from the humid air and steam part of sweating? If so, the steam sauna adds more water to your skin. But if you're only concerned about the sweat that exists your body, either sauna will do the trick.
@mitche5007
@mitche5007 7 ай бұрын
Please tell me that you are using purified water, preferably distilled in the steam sauna, may also be getting a dose of chlorine fluoride and who knows what else😮
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 7 ай бұрын
Yes, we have a whole house filtration system. No chlorine in any of our water.
@NA1L3D
@NA1L3D 5 ай бұрын
It might be that people who are prone to conditions like congestive heart failure would have a negative impact to their lungs in the steam sauna. The additional moisture in the air could worsen their condition.
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 5 ай бұрын
If you suffer from a heart condition, I'd recommend talking to a knowledgable medical professional (if you can find one) before using a sauna.
@NA1L3D
@NA1L3D 5 ай бұрын
@@MichaelKummer For sure.
@NA1L3D
@NA1L3D 5 ай бұрын
@MichaelKummer I like your channel BTW. Very informative.
@SidneyCopilow
@SidneyCopilow 6 ай бұрын
looking for barrel steam sauna for outside, under$3000, ? 4:39
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 5 ай бұрын
I haven't come across a quality barrel sauna with a heater for that price.
@venom5809
@venom5809 5 ай бұрын
Here's my take on it, I have had two houses with steam saunas but in my current house I have an infrared sauna and honestly I don't like it that much. I am about to build a steam sauna again. Whenever I used my steam saunas I just always came out really invigorated and felt great. I will just have my steam sauna next to my infrared. LOL. I used to have a steam shower too at one house and going to build another one again.
@B0sTonCeltics20534
@B0sTonCeltics20534 4 ай бұрын
IR saunas are also way cheaper
@AtlanticwayExplorer
@AtlanticwayExplorer 7 ай бұрын
You call it a team sauna , a Sauna is not really powered by Steam , it’s just heat. You might pour a scoop or two of water on the rocks, but it’s not really classed as a steam sauna. A Steam room on the other hand its a room full of steam . A Wood fired Sauna would typically be between 80c and 100c A Steam Room is probably about 50c and 60c A wood fired Sauna is a dry heat
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 7 ай бұрын
I'm used to pouring a bucket of water over the hot stones over the course of 30 mins. That leads to a significant increase in humidity and steam. Calling that a dry sauna would be ridiculously inaccurate. That's why I call it steam sauna (not steam room).
@CatC-dc1yi
@CatC-dc1yi 6 ай бұрын
But a steam room is totally a different thing. It’s like a boat is not a car.
@Payton77
@Payton77 5 ай бұрын
So, are you claiming that infrared for 30 minutes burned 1200 calories? Or is this just post workout?
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 5 ай бұрын
Nope, the section of the video was about heart rate. The calorie information on the overlay was my active calorie burn on that day before I jumped into the sauna and you can ignore that.
@Payton77
@Payton77 5 ай бұрын
@@MichaelKummer got it. I was about to 100% opt for the infrared😂😂
@jsg9575
@jsg9575 6 ай бұрын
With skin health, I'd say Finnish sauna is noticeably better. My skin looked so good that I actually had a colleague randomly say to me one day "Wow you skin looks so good". My skin on my face from IR sauna simply doesn't look as good compared to when I use Finnish
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 6 ай бұрын
That's because your face is usually not close to the heaters in an IR sauna :)
@jeremiahh5500
@jeremiahh5500 6 ай бұрын
If you have solar panels you are getting lots of emf is those solar panels are near you home or on the roof. It’s actually danger levels of solar if near your home or on roof
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 6 ай бұрын
I don't know who told you that but I can tell you that our EMF levels haven't changed with the addition of solar panels.
@gypsyxxx
@gypsyxxx 6 ай бұрын
my sauna is all natural, cedar wood, fire, water, stones, air , essential oils, linens, its outdoors, for me its the only way a true sauna can be, esp. when its raining or snowing i have to be outside
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 6 ай бұрын
Right on. Did you build your sauna yourself?
@gypsyxxx
@gypsyxxx 6 ай бұрын
yes i did, right before covid hit, we never got sick, haven't been in years, total gamechanger @@MichaelKummer
@TheSmiaf
@TheSmiaf 24 күн бұрын
Humidity doesnt open airways for asthmatics. Actually it triggers mine.
@BRECKDOG
@BRECKDOG 10 ай бұрын
Why do you keep saying steam sauna when you mean dry sauna?
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 10 ай бұрын
It's because I don't mean dry sauna. Pouring water over the rocks in the barrel sauna produces a lot of steam and increases the humidity dramatically. I wouldn't call that a dry sauna. I can see how the infrared sauna could be considered a dry sauna, but using the term "infrared" is more accurate imho.
@BRECKDOG
@BRECKDOG 10 ай бұрын
@MichaelKummer Oh I see but this makes little sense to me as a European. We don't touch the rocks it add extra humidity at all. We make it so hot we don't need to . If we wanted humidity I'd use or make a steam room.
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 10 ай бұрын
@@BRECKDOGI don't know where in Europe you're from. I grew up in Austria and pouring water over the sauna rocks is a common practice there but I understand not everybody does it that way. It's certainly optional if you like the extra humidity and heat (which I do).
@M13x13M
@M13x13M 6 ай бұрын
Infrared does not get hot enough but I think dry traditional is the best and I think the wood re radiating infrared of a traditional sauna is also a important factor.
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 6 ай бұрын
Have you actually watched the video before typing this comment? I'm pretty sure I addressed the "IR saunas aren't hot enough" myth.
@M13x13M
@M13x13M 6 ай бұрын
@@MichaelKummer Yes, I did but the "research" regarding sauna is far too imprecise regarding the definition of a sauna. So the benefits from "sauna" are all suspect since the data may be describing heat stress not a sauna experience. Then there is dry sauna versus steam sauna. The heat capacity of water is 4 x that of air. It is not even possible to talk about the temperature of a sauna since radiant energy does not really heat air but the wood and bodies in the room.
@felixaudet5860
@felixaudet5860 7 ай бұрын
Heat = Jitter of elements or matter. The type of elements or materials that's vibrating is also important.
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 7 ай бұрын
I have no idea what you're trying to say.
@MrPaulFisch
@MrPaulFisch 8 ай бұрын
Your heart rate is roughly 10% higher in traditional sauna. Depending on the temp and humidity of your sauna you can probably get 20% higher heart rate than your infra red. I have owned both types of saunas and traditional sauna is more superior on all accounts. Infra red studies like to piggy back on traditional sauna studies . Infra red is not sauna .
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 8 ай бұрын
My highest-ever recorded sauna HR was 119 the other day in my new IR sauna. So I have to disagree.
@CG_Lord
@CG_Lord 7 ай бұрын
I also disagree I just got out of mine feeling like I ran for a few miles afterwards.
@humbertomanteiga
@humbertomanteiga 7 ай бұрын
How about making a hybrid?
@randyclar747
@randyclar747 5 ай бұрын
Are you getting paid to promote sunlighten products, or are they really superior with proof to back it up from third party on all elements?
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 5 ай бұрын
I'm an affiliate of Sunlighten (as indicated in the video description) but they do have an excellent product. I also own and have tried a few other saunas I can recommend -- see michaelkummer.com/health/best-infrared-saunas/
@bullfighter6951
@bullfighter6951 3 ай бұрын
What about an infrared sauna blanket?
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 3 ай бұрын
Not the same thing. See michaelkummer.com/health/sun-home-infrared-sauna-blanket/
@dmerls8571
@dmerls8571 5 ай бұрын
Traditional dry saunas always seem to be out of order and they use lots of electricity. Do yourself a favor and get an infrared.
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 5 ай бұрын
Never had any issues with my sauna heaters. But you can also get a traditional wood oven and avoid all potential outages.
@andrewborntrager7909
@andrewborntrager7909 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video. I disagree on one point. If you count calories, you will loose weight. I know it's not healthy, but I lost 50 pounds by eating complete garbage junk food one time a day and counting calories.
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 6 ай бұрын
I should have been more specific and said "sustainable, healthy weight loss." Of course you can lose weight eating junk food while maintaining a caloric deficit but it's neither sustainable, nor healthy and utterly misguided imho.
@jsg9575
@jsg9575 6 ай бұрын
Finnish sauna isn't a steam sauna. Finnish sauna is dry heat.
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 6 ай бұрын
All the Finnish saunas I've tried got steamy real quick once we started pouring over the hot stones.
@princescott
@princescott 6 ай бұрын
According to scientific evidence you are excruciatingly hot. Sauna or not. 🥵
@discgolf2021
@discgolf2021 5 ай бұрын
Suomessa tuo sun sauna on mökki sauna ei oikea sauna
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 5 ай бұрын
Not sure what that means.
@lars277
@lars277 5 ай бұрын
If it isn't steam, it is not a sauna. Look it up. No steam, no sauna.
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 5 ай бұрын
I don't know what you're talking about or if you're splitting hair. But thanks for the comment.
@miguelmejia4656
@miguelmejia4656 6 ай бұрын
no hiphop
@rahuliox
@rahuliox 5 ай бұрын
to much rambling. just get to the point. don't drag it all out. Drag it out afterwards if you want.
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 4 ай бұрын
A lot of people like my soothing voice ;)
@onekerri1
@onekerri1 3 ай бұрын
Before I watch, I'm gonna say the infrared is better.
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 3 ай бұрын
Have you changed your mind after watching?
@Xr3737
@Xr3737 6 ай бұрын
sry bud i only take sauna advice from ppl whos name i can't pronounce, got a tooth knocked out playing hockey, and are a little drunk off longdrink.
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 6 ай бұрын
You definitely seem drunk. Maybe get some sleep instead of wasting time on KZfaq.
@cp37373
@cp37373 6 ай бұрын
The science disagrees with you. If you eat less calories, you lose weight. That is without question the most important factor.
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 6 ай бұрын
While energy balance certainly plays a role, it's not quite that simple and it's certainly not the most important factor. Just consider that the body utilizes 100 calories worth of steak completely differently than the same amount of calories from a doughnut. For example, protein and fat are used for more than energy while carbs are only used for energy. That's why you can lose weight by eating more calories of meat than what your body needs (as an example).
@MarkOsgood-ld2kx
@MarkOsgood-ld2kx 6 ай бұрын
Great comparison 👍 it was exactly the information I was looking for.
@MichaelKummer
@MichaelKummer 6 ай бұрын
@@MarkOsgood-ld2kxThanks, man!
@CainnechK
@CainnechK 5 ай бұрын
@@MichaelKummer Well said
@dmerls8571
@dmerls8571 5 ай бұрын
@@MichaelKummer Why sauna at all if you are going to eat alot of meat? And if that meat hasn't screwed you yet, you just aren't old enough. Everything in moderation ESPECIALLY red meat.
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