Have you ever seen a clickbait-y article pop up on your feed claiming that a long bath is as good for you as a long walk or even a run? We’re not here to comment on that proposition today, but it’s underlying popularity is interesting. Why do articles like this go viral? Well, probably because we’d all love for there to be some magic and effortless fix which can totally revolutionize our health, right? We lead busy lives and live in stressful times. We want to spend more time focused on our health, but where can we find the time? If taking a hot bath can help us look and feel better, why wouldn’t we try? We have to bathe anyways. But then there’s probably also that thing in the back of your mind screaming, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is, right?
If you find the hot bath health benefits appealing, I’ve got great news for you. No, we’re not installing hot tubs at our studios. But, our classes are infrared heated. And as it turns out, far infrared heat is a pretty great way to get another round of health benefits than a normal workout would bring you with no extra effort or time spent on your part. Today we’ll be focusing in on one of those benefits which can make your workouts, and life, far more bearable – pain relief.
At some point or another in our lives, we’re all bound to experience some sort of pain. Whether its a headache, a major injury, or just achey joints from sitting around all day, pain is an unwelcome hindrance both on our day to day lives and our fitness practices. But, it’s also pretty much impossible to avoid pain completely. Luckily, far infrared heating is well suited to help relieve pain.
Some pains have an obvious cause, a bruise on your knee or a tight muscle in your shoulder, but many are harder to identify and distinguish. Even pains that show up externally may in fact be rooted deep into your body. That’s why it’s so helpful to use infrared to fight pain, because it can infiltrate deep into our tissues. But how does it help with pain?
Well, our body has the ability to make a sort of “natural painkillers” as described by h2health which we refer to as endorphins. Harvard Health explains these endorphins are released when we feel pain or discomfort. You could consider them the original painkiller, in fact, working to fight pain in a similar way that a tylenol would. So, when we’re experiencing pain, we want to stimulate endorphins. Infrared heat has the ability to do just that, as does exercise, so when you’re exercising in infrared heat your body has two reasons to stimulate endorphins.
In addition, infrared therapy can relax muscles and improve circulation, two more things which can help deal with pain. It can be used to treat acute or chronic pain, for example arthritis and muscle strains.
Want to try an infrared heated class yourself? Stop by a class at a studio near you. We’ll look forward to seeing you soon!
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Far infrared heat may offer various benefits, but weight loss is a complex process influenced by diet, exercise, and individual metabolism. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional or a medical doctor before starting any new health regimen, especially concerning weight loss or medical conditions.