Both saunas and ice baths have been proven to have multiple health & wellbeing benefits, but did you know that by combining the two you can enhance these benefits? Below we compare the benefits of saunas to ice baths and provide information on how a sauna ice bath combo can amplify all these wonderful benefits.

Found—Space is the longest-running infrared sauna company in Australia, founded in 2008. We’re super passionate about helping our clients elevate their physiology through innovative home wellness technologies such as an infrared sauna and ice bath. We provide guidance and ongoing support to ensure our clients use our products effectively so they can enjoy the benefits for both their bodies and minds. Here are the differences when comparing a sauna to an ice bath and the benefits of using a sauna and ice bath together:

Combining Sauna To Ice Bath Benefits

One of the shared benefits of saunas and ice baths is hormesis. Hormetic stress (also known as good stress) is whereby exposing your body to a low or mild level of stress helps to build your tolerance to stresses and your body’s overall resilience. This is because your body responds to hormetic stress by activating its defence or protective mechanisms (e.g. cell repair) and each time your body is exposed to this small or manageable level of stress it builds & improves its protection and resilience. Both exposures to heat and cold activate the hormetic stress response which is why this is one of the benefits of both sauna and ice baths. Other benefits of sauna and ice bath include:

Ice Baths Benefits

• Reduction in inflammation
• Boosts your immune system
• Increases blood flow
• Helps to train your brain to have a higher tolerance to stressors
• Boosts your mood and can help reduce anxiety & depression
• Helps to relieve sore muscles and aids post-exercise recovery
• Aids weight loss
• Increases energy levels

Sauna Benefits

• Reduction in inflammation and pain
• Boosts your immune system
• Increases blood flow
• Improves cardiovascular health
• Boosts your mood and helps you to relax
• Improves sleep
• Clearer, more youthful-looking skin
• Helps to relieve sore muscles and aids post-exercise recovery
• Aids weight loss
• Increases energy levels

How Sauna And Ice Bath Use Can Be Beneficial

As you can see, the benefits of sauna and ice bath are quite similar, however how your body responds to the temperatures at each end of the spectrum, and ultimately achieve these benefits does differ. Exposure to cold temperatures activates cold shock proteins and exposure to heat activates heat shock proteins – which your body reacts differently to. By combining the two, your sauna ice bath combo broadens the benefits whilst also amplifying them.

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