Portable Sauna

I own this and have used it as part of a regular recovery protocol after OC1 training sessions and trail runs. The intent: heat exposure to accelerate muscle recovery and track HRV response over time.

Heat Saturation

Target core temperature elevation takes about 12–15 minutes at max setting in Hawaii ambient temps (78–85°F). The folding tent design retains heat well enough for meaningful session work. Not a traditional sauna — the heat distribution is less even — but adequate for cardiovascular heat-stress protocols.

Session Duration

I run 20-minute sessions, 4–5x per week, following the Andrew Huberman heat-exposure framework. At the 60-session mark, I can track HRV baseline improvement — baseline has moved from [placeholder] to [placeholder] ms. Raw data will be published here once the tracking log has more statistical depth.

Practical Notes

Setup takes 3–4 minutes. The steam unit heats fast but needs refilling every other session. The Velcro closure at the neck loses some structural integrity after 50+ sessions — still functional, just not tight. Space requirement is manageable in a 2-car garage.