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Fitness Lifestyles

815-233-2292

  • Home
  • Class Schedule
  • Pool Schedule
  • Programs
  • Contact Us
  • Class Description
  • Memberships
  • Amenities
  • Spa Services
  • Staff
  • Physical Therapy
  • Youth Registration
  • Forms
  • Free Trial
  • Infrared Sauna

Clearlight Infrared sauna

Infrared Sauna Benefits

  • An infrared sauna triggers vasodilation – our blood vessels relax and widen. Vasodilation triggers a cascade of physiological responses:
  • Decreases blood pressure.
  • Increases blood circulation.
  • Delivers more oxygenated blood through your system.
  • Increases nutrient delivery.
  • Decreases swelling, inflammation and pain.
  • Increases muscle flexibility.
  • Allows for more efficient waste and toxicant removal.
  • Accelerates healing and your metabolism.
  • Boosts immune function.

Contraindications

  • Medications
  • Children
  • Saunas & The Elderly
  • Cardiovascular Conditions
  • Alcohol / Abuse
  • Chronic Conditions / Diseases Associated With A Reduced Ability To Sweat Or Perspire
  • Hemophiliacs / Individuals Prone To Bleeding
  • Fever
  • Pregnancy
  • Menstruation
  • Joint Injury
  • Implants

Health & Safety

  • Shower/Dry Off Completely
  • Disinfect Before/After Use
  • Swimwear MUST be worn.
  • Stay hydrated/Don't overheat

Making the Most of Your Sauna Visit

  • Recommendation: No more than 1x/day. Use at least twice a week starting with 10-15 minutes at a time and work up to 30-40 minutes at a time slowly. It's not recommended to stay in longer than about 20-45 minutes at a time.
  • While you get used to using an infrared sauna, you will need to get used to how long it takes to break a sweat, and time yourself after that point between 20-45 minutes or so. If you don’t normally sweat a lot, it may take a few sessions before you begin to sweat much during a session. The temperature of the air in the sauna does not need to be uncomfortably warm for you to start sweating, so you may not feel the urge to leave due to discomfort from heat.
  • Place dirty towels into the laundry basket in sauna room.
  • Please use the spray and cleaning towel provided to wipe down the parts of the sauna you had contact with or could have gotten sweat on.
  • Stay well hydrated. Drink liquids prior to and after your session.
  • Don’t let yourself get overheated. We encourage you to open the door or open the vent in the ceiling if you’re too hot. Recommended temps are 100-130. We have also provided a bench outside of the sauna to sit on if you need to exit the sauna during your session. 
  • Core body temperatures of children, the elderly and the infirm can rise more quickly than those of adults. Please be cognizant of how you’re feeling and act accordingly. 
  • Taking a shower or bath before a sauna session tends to increase perspiration as bathing opens the pores.
  • Do not enter the sauna wet.
  • Limit food intake an hour before your sauna session. Your body will be able to detox more effectively because it will not be using that energy for digestion.
  • Towel off during your session. This will help the body perspire more freely.
  • To relieve sore and tight muscles, massage those areas for faster healing and effectiveness.
  • Apply oil and lotions after your sauna session versus before. Oil and lotions tend to decrease perspiration by blocking pores.
  • Some minerals can be lost in perspiration. Eating a sensible diet including fruits and green leafy vegetables will replace these. Supplements can also be taken to replenish minerals.
  • At the first sign of cold or flu, increasing your sauna sessions may be beneficial in boosting your immune system and decreasing the reproductive rate of the viruses. Consult your physician for the proper treatment for this, or any other condition.
  • Never sleep inside the sauna while the unit is in full operation.
  • Do not use the sauna following strenuous exercise. Wait at least 15 minutes to allow the body to cool down completely.

Sauna safety guide

Fitness Lifestyles

641 W. Stephenson St. Freeport, IL 61032

(815) 233-2292

CLUB HOURS:

Monday- Thursday 5 a.m.- 9 p.m. 

Friday 5 a.m.- 8 p.m.
Saturday 6 a.m.- 3 p.m.

​Sunday 7 a.m.- 3 p.m.

NURSERY HOURS:
Monday- Friday 9 a.m.- 11 a.m.
Thursday 4:30 p.m.-6:15 p.m. 


UPCOMING HOLIDAYS CLOSURES:

JULY 4TH, 2025

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 (LABOR DAY)



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