INFRARED SAUNAS FOR GYMS, FITNESS CENTERS & STUDIOS
Give members more reasons to stay
Bring infrared sauna and red light into the recovery experience, adding more value for your members and more opportunity for your business.
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Easy to integrate into your fitness business
FITS YOUR SPACE
EASY FOR YOUR TEAM
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Recovery is part of the workout now.
A GYM RECOVERY ROOM MEMBERS WILL STAY FOR
Give members more ways to recover, recharge, and support their wellness goals without leaving your facility.
- Add a premium recovery experience
- Complement training with infrared + red light
- Offer private, self-guided sessions
- Build into memberships, packages, or add-on services
One sauna. Multiple ways to add value.
Add infrared to your current offering or use it to create a premium membership tier.
How one Anytime Fitness owner made recovery pay
The recovery option members were asking for
CASE STUDY
Chris Youngdale's members kept asking about recovery, and prospects were looking for a sauna before they joined. When Anytime Fitness cleared Sunlighten saunas for franchise owners in 2025, the Youngdales added a private mPulse Intelligent Sauna at each of their locations and built unlimited use into a membership tier.
- < 2 hrs: to install, done by the owner
- Year 1: near full payback, with revenue from day one
- 10/10: owner's rating of sales and service
Every club tour now ends in a sauna room. Staff impact is minimal: members scan in and go.
One of the reasons people would leave was, 'I want recovery options.' Now we can say yes — and it's private. That drives traffic and value.
Full-spectrum infrared combined with integrated red and near-infrared light in an easy-to-use experience.
Best for: Gyms and studios looking for a straightforward, self-guided recovery amenity that's easy for members and staff.
Ideal for: Recovery rooms • Individual sessions • Packages & memberships
Not sure which is right for your gym?
Talk with our commercial team and we'll help you choose based on your space, member experience, and business goals.
Sunlighten infrared sauna
| Heat source | Infrared wavelengths heat the body directly |
| Temperature range* | 100-170°F |
| Breathability | Comfortable, non-stifling heat |
| Maintenance | Low; easy to clean between members |
| Installation | Plug and play; no special ventilation |
| Experience | Non-stifling heat can make for enjoyable, energizing recovery sessions. |
| How heat works | The body absorbs infrared energy directly; the sauna’s heat can also raise body temperature. |
Traditional sauna
| Heat source | A stove heats the air |
| Temperature range* | 160-200°F |
| Breathability | Intense at high temperatures |
| Maintenance | Moderate; wood care and cleaning |
| Installation | Needs proper insulation and ventilation |
| Experience | The hotter, more intense air can feel stifling and uncomfortable, driving a hard, fast sweat that can be draining |
| How heat works | An electric or wood-fired heater heats the air, which transfers heat to the body and can raise body temperature. |
*Temperature in ideal conditions.
At $1.00/min
| 4 sessions / day | $36,000 potential annual revenue at $1/min |
| 6 sessions / day | $54,000 potential annual revenue at $1/min |
| 8 sessions / day | $72,000 potential annual revenue at $1/min |
At $1.50/min
| 4 sessions / day | $54,000 at $1.50/min |
| 6 sessions / day | $81,000 at $1.50/min |
| 8 sessions / day | $108,000 at $1.50/min |
Assumptions: $1.00-$1.50 per minute, 30-minute sessions, 4, 6 or 8 sessions a day, 300 operating days a year.
At $1.00 a minute and 4 sessions a day, that is $36,000 a year in Sunlighten's model. Real results vary: the Anytime Fitness owner above, using a membership tier, neared full payback in year one. Your specialist models your own numbers.
Annual revenue estimates from the Sunlighten Sales Guide. Illustrative only; results depend on pricing, demand, location and operations.
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Gym sauna FAQs
Electrical requirements vary by sauna and model. Your Sunlighten commercial specialist will provide the specifications you need to review with your electrician before installation.
Installation varies based on the sauna, location, and space. We'll provide the information and resources you need to help plan for installation.
No. Sessions can be self-guided with minimal staff involvement. Your team can focus on the member experience while handling normal cleaning and upkeep between sessions.
There's no one-size-fits-all approach. Gyms may include sauna in a premium membership, offer individual sessions or packages, or incorporate it into a larger recovery offering. We can help you explore what makes sense for your business.
Operating costs depend on the sauna, frequency of use, and local electricity rates. Your commercial specialist can help you understand what to expect based on the model and how you plan to use it.
Infrared expands the wellness experience beyond the workout, giving members another way to incorporate recovery, relaxation, and whole-body wellness into their routine. It can also be offered through memberships, packages, or as a premium amenity.
Yes. Sunlighten commercial saunas are backed by commercial warranty coverage and our in-house customer care team. Your commercial specialist can review the coverage for the sauna you're considering.
Yes, financing options are available. Talk with a Sunlighten commercial specialist to explore available options for your business.
Adding a sauna to your gym? Get pricing, a floor plan and financing options from a commercial specialist.
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Sunlighten products are considered General Wellness products, not medical devices, as defined by the Food and Drug Administration. They are not intended to treat, cure or prevent diseases or medical conditions, and you should consult with your health professional before using Sunlighten products.
Revenue figures are illustrative projections from Sunlighten's Sales Guide; actual results vary by pricing, demand, location and operations. Logos shown are trademarks of their owners. ©2026 Sunlighten Inc.