Ep 114: Does an Infrared Sauna Help You Lose Weight? + When to Sauna | Ask Jen

Ep 114 | The question I get more than any other, you guys: does an infrared sauna help you lose weight? Today I'm giving you the honest answer—not the sales pitch.

In this Ask Jen minisode, I'm tackling the three sauna questions I hear every single day: whether your infrared sauna can help you lose weight, the best time of day to use it, and whether you should sauna before or after your workout. I'll share what the scale is really telling you (full disclosure: it's mostly water), where the sauna quietly earns its keep, and the personal story behind the 125 pounds I released years ago. Your sauna is a helper, not a magic wand—and once you see how it fits into the bigger wellness wheel, it gets a whole lot easier to use it well.

🕒 In this episode:
[00:00] — Welcome + asking a real person your sauna questions
[5:05] — Does an infrared sauna help you lose weight? The honest answer
[06:20] — Water weight vs. fat, and why hydration matters
[08:15] — What regular sauna use is associated with (circulation, cortisol, sleep, recovery)
[12:05] — Best time of day to sauna: morning vs. evening
[17:17] — Sauna before or after your workout (and the cold-vs-heat myth)

Here's what I want you to walk away with: your sauna isn't the thing that does the work—it's the thing that makes doing the work feel good. Stack it onto the habits you already love, and it quietly supports all of it.

🌿 Resources:
Shopping for a sauna? You'll find the current lineup, latest pricing, red light options, and my direct contact info at https://jenhellerlifestyle.com

🌐 Episode Website: https://jenhellerlifestyle.com/2026/08/18/does-an-infrared-sauna-help-you-lose-weight-when-to-sauna/

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