Heat therapy: When to choose an infrared sauna, and when to steam room?

1. Infrared sauna — what is its operation
2. Steam room - when it is worth choosing
3. Infrared sauna and steam room — the most important differences
4. Safety tips during heat therapy
5. Sauna and relaxation zone in Hotel Senator in Dźwirzyn
6. Summary — warmth tailored to your needs
7. FAQ — Frequently Asked Questions

Infrared sauna is a modern form of heat therapy, in which heat is generated not by a stove or hot air, but by infrared heaters. IR waves penetrate deeper into the tissues, which allows you to heat the body from the inside, without excessive heating of the air. Thanks to this, the temperature inside the sauna is usually between 45 and 60 °C, and yet the sweating and detoxification are as intense as in a classic Finnish sauna.

This solution is recommended for people who are looking for a more gentle form of sauna or poorly tolerate dry, hot air. Infrared sauna helps relieve muscle tension after exercise, promotes circulation, improves skin elasticity and accelerates recovery. Regular use of it can be compared to light training - the body burns calories and the body cleanses itself of toxins safely and naturally.

A steam room, also known as a hammam, is a space filled with hot steam that reaches a temperature of about 45—50 °C with humidity close to 100%. Heat and steam envelop the body, opening the pores of the skin and moisturizing it in a way that cannot be obtained in any other form of sauna. These types of sessions are especially beneficial for people with skin problems, dry epidermis or a tendency to irritation.

High humidity also has a positive effect on the respiratory tract - it helps in cleansing the sinuses, facilitates breathing and strengthens immunity. The steam room is also an excellent solution for people who are looking for deep mental relaxation — humid heat soothes the senses, and the ritual of immersion in steam brings a feeling of renewal. For many, this is a kind of reset after a week of intensive work.

Although both methods have a common goal — improving fitness and well-being — they work quite differently.

In an infrared sauna, heat comes from infrared radiation, which penetrates into the deeper layers of the skin and muscles so that the body warms up from the inside. This action allows you to relax tense muscles faster and relieve joint pain, and a lower temperature makes it a form of therapy more gentle for the circulatory system.

In turn, water vapor plays a key role in the steam room — heat and moisture act surface-wise, but intensively affect the skin and respiratory tract. In addition, the high humidity of the air provides a feeling of full enveloping, which promotes mental relaxation.

In conclusion, the infrared sauna works well when the goal is to regenerate and relax the muscles, while the steam room is an excellent choice for people who need skin hydration and respiratory cleansing.

Heat therapy is a pleasure, but it requires moderation and awareness. Before the session, you should always hydrate the body well, as the body sweats intensely. People with heart disease, hypertension or pregnant women should consult a doctor before starting regular sessions.

It is best to start with shorter visits — 10 to 15 minutes to an infrared sauna or steam room — and gradually increase the time as the body gets used to. After the session, it is necessary to cool the body with a summer shower, and then rest a few minutes in a lying or sitting position. Regular use of the sauna combined with proper hydration can bring lasting health and immunity benefits.

Hotel Senator in Dźwirzyn is a place where heat therapy takes on a unique dimension. Within the Aquacenter complex there is a sauna area, comprising both dry saunas, infrared saunas and steam rooms. Thanks to this, each guest can choose the type of session to their needs and condition. The interiors of the relaxation zone are filled with the smell of natural essential oils, and sauna rituals held on selected days allow you to experience the effects of heat even more deeply. After the screening, you can cool the body in the pool or jacuzzi and relax in the rest area.

Check out the offer of Hotel Senator in Dźwirzyn and book your stay with access to the sauna zone — allow yourself a moment of warmth and full relaxation by the sea.

Both an infrared sauna and a steam room are an excellent way to improve the condition of the body and spirit. The choice depends on the goal — whether you want to relax the muscles or moisturize the skin and breathe moist air. In both cases, the body concerns the mechanism itself - heat stimulates circulation, removes toxins and strengthens immunity. Hotel Senator in Dźwirzyno allows you to combine these experiences in one place — it is a paradise for lovers of heat, water and silence.