Ep: 22 Buying an Infrared Sauna - Your Essential Guide to Quality, Safety, and Value

Buying an infrared sauna is confusing — dozens of brands, wildly different prices, and everyone online claiming to be the expert. So how do you actually tell a good sauna from a bad one?In this episode of the Sweat Fanatic podcast, host Eric sits down with two industry veterans — Morgan Oswald (chiropractor, 16+ years in saunas) and Jordan Robby (personal trainer, exercise science background, TPI-certified) — to build a no-nonsense buyer's guide for anyone shopping for their first infrared sauna.They break down exactly what to look at, in what order:✅ Heater placement & coverage✅ Company reputation✅ Vetting online "experts" — spotting paid reviews and marketing ✅ Wood & build quality✅ Safety — annual, US-based third-party testing✅ Warranty & longevity ✅ High-pressure sales tacticsPlus a PSA you'll hear more than once: do NOT put a red light panel in your sauna. (Full explanation next episode so stay tuned.)Whether you're just starting your research or narrowing down your final pick, this will save you time, money, and a few expensive mistakes.📞 Questions? Talk to Erik 1 on 1: (262)800-6082──────────────────────────────🕐 CHAPTERS1:03 – Welcome + what this buyer's guide covers1:53 – Meet the guests: Morgan & Jordan6:27 – Heater placement & coverage10:07 – Checking a company's reputation13:04 – Don't trust every "expert" online18:20 – What to look for in the wood26:00 – Safety: air quality, EMF & VOC testing30:49 – Warranty & longevity of the unit36:15 – Avoiding high-pressure sales tactics38:44 – Final advice + the red light panel PSA41:44 – Key takeaways