It seems like saunas are all the rage these days.

Of course, if youbelong to a gym, it might have a sauna.

you could even buy small outdoor or indoor units for your home to enjoy the benefits anytime you want.

Woman sitting in a sauna

Users also experience pain relief in their joints and muscles, especially after physical exercise (viaHealthline).

However, taking some time tosweat in the saunais good for more than just detoxing.

There are a variety of benefits for you to gain by enjoying some relaxing time in the heat.

Wooden infrared sauna indoors

For one, they help you burn extra calories (viaFinnleo).

Perhaps related to working your heart, spending time in the heat can also lower your blood pressure.

However,Healthlinewarned there are a few times when you shouldn’t set foot in the superheated rooms.

Women in a wooden sauna

Regular sauna use could cause reduced fertility (viaHuman Reproduction).

Another area of caution is ensuring you don’t become dehydrated due to all the sweating.

Harvard Health Publishing recommends staying in a sauna no longer than 15-20 minutes.

Try it alone or with a friend.