Recovery That Supports How You Train
On-site infrared sauna in Saint John for muscle recovery, circulation, and post-workout relaxation.
You finish a hard training session in Saint John and your body needs time to recover before you push it again. The infrared sauna at BOX 219 GYM helps you do that by reducing muscle soreness, improving circulation, and giving your nervous system a break after boxing, lifting, or conditioning work.
Infrared heat penetrates deeper than a traditional sauna, warming your body from the inside and promoting blood flow to tired muscles. Sessions last 20 to 30 minutes and can be used after your workout or on rest days to support recovery. It's a standout amenity for Saint John members who want more than just a place to train, and it's especially helpful if you're dealing with soreness, stress, or tight muscles that don't loosen up on their own.
If you're looking for a way to recover smarter and feel better between workouts, contact BOX 219 GYM to add infrared sauna sessions to your routine.
Why Infrared Sauna Works Better Than Passive Rest
You book a sauna session in Saint John after your workout or on a recovery day, sit for 20 to 30 minutes, and let the infrared heat increase your core temperature and promote blood flow. Unlike a traditional sauna that heats the air around you, infrared heat warms your body directly, which helps your muscles relax and your circulatory system flush out metabolic waste.
After a few sessions, you'll notice you feel less sore after hard workouts, your muscles recover faster, and your stress levels drop. Your body responds better to training because it's getting the recovery support it needs to adapt and rebuild.
The sauna is available to members year-round and works well as part of a routine that includes boxing, strength training, or high-intensity conditioning. It's not a replacement for rest days or sleep, but it's a useful tool if you're training frequently and want to help your body recover more efficiently between sessions.
This Is What Most People Ask About First
Using a sauna for recovery might be new to you, and it's normal to have questions about how it works and whether it will actually help. These answers cover what you need to know before your first session.
How long should I stay in the infrared sauna?
Most sessions last 20 to 30 minutes. You can start shorter if you're new to sauna use and gradually work up as your body adapts to the heat.
What should I bring to a sauna session?
Bring water, a towel, and comfortable clothes to change into afterward. You'll sweat during the session, so staying hydrated before and after is important.
When is the best time to use the infrared sauna?
Most members use it right after a workout to support muscle recovery, but you can also book sessions on rest days to help with soreness, stress, or circulation. It works either way depending on your schedule and goals.
How does infrared sauna help with muscle soreness?
The heat increases blood flow to tired muscles, which helps deliver oxygen and nutrients while clearing out waste products that contribute to soreness. You'll feel looser and recover faster between training sessions.
Why do Saint John athletes use the sauna at BOX 219 GYM?
It's a practical recovery tool that fits into a training routine without adding extra time or effort. You finish your workout, sit in the sauna for 20 minutes, and leave feeling more recovered and less tight than you would without it.
If you're training hard and want to recover smarter, the infrared sauna at BOX 219 GYM in Saint John gives you a simple, effective way to support your body between workouts. Learn more about adding sauna sessions to your training plan.