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The Energy Lab

SAUNA

SAUNA THERAPY IN REDLANDS, CA

DEEP HEAT. SERIOUS RECOVERY. BETTER EVERY DAY.

At The Energy Lab, recovery is part of the training plan.

Our dry sauna experience features The Sauna Pod, a high-performance, full-body heat system designed to support muscle recovery, circulation, detoxification, and nervous system reset.

If you train hard – or live hard – this is how you recover smarter.

Sauna in the Recovery Room at The Energy Lab in Redlands, CA.
BOOK A SAUNA

WHAT IS A DRY SAUNA POD?

Unlike steam rooms or traditional wood saunas, The Sauna Pod is a dry heat, enclosed infrared-style system that surrounds your body in consistent, penetrating warmth while your head remains outside the pod.

This allows you to:

  • Heat muscles deeply without overheating
  • Stay comfortable and breathe easily
  • Maintain longer, more effective sessions
  • Experience focused therapeutic heat

The result? Intense sweat. Lower stress. Faster recovery.

WHY DRY SAUNA? THE SCIENCE-BACKED BENEFITS

ACCELERATED MUSCLE RECOVERY

Dry heat increases circulation, delivering oxygen and nutrients to fatigued tissue.

This helps:

  • Reduce muscle soreness
  • Decrease stiffness
  • Improve range of motion
  • Support faster recovery between workouts

Whether you’re training for HYROX-style conditioning, lifting heavy, cycling, or practicing yoga – sauna helps you come back stronger tomorrow.

Sauna elevates heart rate in a way similar to moderate-intensity cardio.

Benefits may include:

  • Improved vascular function
  • Lower resting blood pressure
  • Enhanced circulation
  • Increased cardiac efficiency

It’s controlled cardiovascular stress – without joint wear and tear.

Sweating is one of the body’s primary elimination pathways.

Dry sauna sessions promote:

  • Heavy sweating
  • Elimination of metabolic waste
  • Support of lymphatic circulation
  • Improved skin clarity

You’re not just relaxing.
You’re activating internal cleanup systems.

Heat exposure stimulates the sympathetic nervous system during the session — but once you exit, your parasympathetic recovery system kicks in.

Members often report:

  • Better sleep
  • Reduced anxiety
  • Mental clarity
  • Improved mood

In a high-stress world, heat is medicine.

Dry sauna sessions temporarily increase metabolic rate and caloric expenditure due to elevated heart rate and thermoregulation demands.

While not a substitute for training, sauna:

  • Supports metabolic health
  • Encourages consistency
  • Enhances recovery compliance

And consistency builds results.

READY TO EXPERIENCE A SAUNA?

If you train hard – recover hard.

  • Book your dry sauna session today.
  • Add it to your membership.
  • Or build recovery into your training plan.

 

Your future self will thank you. Book a session today.

WHO SHOULD USE DRY SAUNA THERAPY?

Dry sauna is ideal for:

  • Strength athletes
  • Hybrid training athletes
  • Runners
  • Busy professionals under stress
  • Anyone with tight muscles or inflammation
  • Members wanting to prioritize longevity

     

If you train hard at The Energy Lab, sauna should be part of your weekly rhythm.

PAIR IT WITH COLD PLUNGE FOR CONTRAST THERAPY

Heat + cold exposure amplifies circulation and recovery response.

We recommend:

  • 15–20 minutes dry sauna
  • 1–3 minutes cold plunge
     Repeat 2–3 rounds

Contrast therapy can help:

  • Improve vascular elasticity
  • Reduce inflammation
  • Boost immune response
  • Increase mental resilience

This is advanced recovery – built into your routine.

BOOK A CONTRAST THERAPY SESSION

WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE ENERGY LAB

Your sauna pod session is:

  • Private
  • Clean
  • Easy to schedule
  • Integrated into your membership

Bring water.
Plan to sweat.
Leave feeling lighter and clearer.

Recovery is not a luxury.
It’s training.

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HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU USE IT?

For general wellness:

  • 2–3 sessions per week

For athletic recovery:

  • 3–5 sessions per week

Session length:

  • 20–40 minutes depending on tolerance

Start conservative. Build gradually. Stay hydrated.

SAFETY GUIDELINES

To maximize benefit:

  • Hydrate before and after
  • Avoid alcohol before sessions
  • Exit if you feel dizzy or lightheaded
  • Consult your physician if you have cardiovascular conditions

We’re here to guide you through safe and effective usage.

WHY ADD SAUNA TO YOUR MEMBERSHIP?

At The Energy Lab, we don’t separate performance from recovery.

We combine:

You push in the gym.
You recover with intention.
You get 1% better every day.