Field Notes · The Sauna Metrics blog

From the
hot room.

Research, protocols, and observations from people who treat the sauna as a measurement tool. No fluff. No miracle claims. Just heat, time, and what the data actually says.

Sauna for longevity

What three decades of Finnish heat-exposure research really tell us about lifespan, cardiovascular risk, and the dose that matters.

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Finnish vs infrared

Two heat sources, two physiologies. Convective heat at 90°C and radiant heat at 55°C don't produce the same body response — pick the one that matches your goal.

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Cold plunge protocols

When the contrast between heat and cold drives adaptation, and when it just blunts the gains you're paying for in the sauna.

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New studies on sauna

Roundup of 2025–2026 peer-reviewed research on heat exposure, HRV, sleep architecture, and mood.

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Sauna for athletes

Heat acclimation, plasma volume expansion, and how to time sauna around hard training.

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Building your weekly heat dose

Why four sessions per week is the target — and what to do when life only gives you two.

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