Sauna Services at our Washington D.C. Gym

To ensure you train with purpose and live with intention, Thesis Gym’s sauna can be a restorative daily ritual to support better performance in a therapeutic environment. Consistently using a sauna can boost your immunity along with your mental clarity, making it beneficial for your daily wellness routine. Using a sauna isn’t an afterthought; it’s a continuation of care after your workout, which can be integrated with your fitness journey. Give your body the chance to recover, rebalance, and thrive, supporting whole-body wellness, when you use a sauna, without ever leaving Thesis gym.

Complete your Workout with Relaxing and Revitalizing Sauna Treatments

At Thesis Fit in Washington DC, our luxury sauna is designed to support recovery, boost performance, and promote overall wellness. With a personalized approach, we help you get the most out of every session so you can feel and perform your best.

HOW IT WORKS

CONSULTATION

Our team at Thesis Fit will start by learning about your fitness goals, recovery needs, and overall wellness objectives to see how sauna sessions can best support you.

CUSTOMIZED PLAN

Based on your needs, we’ll recommend a sauna routine designed to help you recover, relax, and enhance performance. Whether you’re focused on muscle recovery, stress relief, or overall health, your plan is built around you.

PERSONALIZED SESSIONS

We’ll schedule sessions that fit your lifestyle. Each visit gives you access to our luxury sauna, where you can unwind, recharge, and maximize the benefits of heat therapy.

THAT mEANS YOU CAN:

Recover faster after training or intense workouts

Reduce muscle soreness and chronic tension

Improve circulation and promote natural detoxification

Enhance relaxation, focus, and overall performance

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a sauna before exercising?

Using a sauna before a workout can improve your mobility by warming up your muscles. It loosens tight areas, which prepares you for your workout. It's not a substitute for stretching or cardio warmups, but it will complement your regular exercise routine if you want to begin with a sense of calm. Focus on timing and how your body responds.

Can saunas reduce belly fat?

Saunas can increase calorie burn temporarily, but they don’t directly affect belly fat. To sustainably reduce fat around the midsection, consistent exercise, nutrition, and sleep are essential too. Your body will be able to manage fat storage more effectively if you use a sauna regularly because it promotes wellness and helps achieve overall long-term weight loss goals.

Do all Thesis Gyms have a Sauna?

Not all Thesis gyms have a sauna, but our Wisconsin Avenue Thesis Gym has one. If you're considering a membership or planning a visit, our amenities vary by location. 

Do saunas flush out toxins?

Your body accumulates metabolic waste like lactic acid and urea after working out. Your kidneys and liver are part of your body’s natural cleansing system, but a sauna gives your body another way to release toxins by sweating them out.

What are the benefits of a Sauna?

Regular sauna sessions can soothe your body by easing muscle tension, improving circulation, and supporting joint recovery, especially after you complete a demanding workout. As your body sweats, it releases toxins, so a sauna provides a natural reset. The steady heat from Thesis Gym’s sauna reduces stress, makes you relax, and nurtures emotional balance, making it a restorative part of your self-care routine.

What’s the difference between regular personal training and personal training for seniors?

Personal training for seniors focuses on mobility, lower-impact movements, and joint-friendly exercises, ensuring workouts are safe and effective for older adults. Regular personal training prioritizes muscle definition, athletic conditioning, and HITT training without accommodating age-related concerns like flexibility and injury prevention.

Why enroll at a gym with a Sauna?

A gym with a sauna invites you to take care of yourself and slow down. After your workout routine, it’s a way to add restoration and balance without going to a separate spa. If you push hard at Thesis Gym, regular sauna sessions can feel like a reward that reinforces discipline while helping your body transition from exertion to restoration.

How can Saunas help me reach my fitness goals?

If you want to boost your metabolism or stimulate weight loss, a DC gym with a sauna can help you level up your fitness strategy. Whether you’re training for strength or just trying to stay active, a sauna provides a relaxing space to decompress and refocus, making it easier for you to stick to healthy habits.

Are saunas good after a workout?

Using a sauna after a workout is a powerful way to enhance your overall wellness routine. Beyond the physical recovery, experiencing the warmth it surrounds you with allows you to reset, decompress, and breathe. The heat increases circulation, delivering oxygen to tired muscles, while easing soreness. It also helps manage stress and encourages deep relaxation.

Are saunas safe?

Saunas are a safe way to support wellness when you use them responsibly. Keep your session short when you’re new to it, and avoid using alcohol or eating heavy meals beforehand. Stay hydrated and listen to your body. If you’re pregnant, have a chronic health condition, or take medication that affects circulation or your heart, get personalized advice from your physician before you use gyms with a sauna in DC.

Do saunas help with muscle recovery?

After a workout, a sauna allows your body to unwind and relax. The heat makes blood vessels dilate and carries away toxic waste. The warmth soothes tense muscles and encourages deeper breathing, while easing fatigue. This decreases muscle soreness and stiffness after intense physical activity. Regularly using a sauna can complement a well-rounded recovery routine.

What does 15 minutes in the sauna do?

Whether you’ve just completed a high-intensity workout or you want a few moments of stillness, spending 15 minutes in the sauna provides a sanctuary where your body absorbs the benefits of your training, preparing you for what’s next. It sets you up for faster recovery and relaxation.

Can I go to Thesis just for the Sauna?

Thesis Gym supports your whole wellness routine, including sauna sessions. Spending just 15 minutes in the sauna is worth the visit. It regulates stress while calming your nervous system. Or if you just need a mental break, visiting gyms in DC with a sauna is a low-effort, high-impact way to ease muscle tension, even if you aren’t working out.

Who should avoid saunas after workouts?

While saunas are generally safe to use if you’re healthy, people with heart conditions, low blood pressure, or circulatory problems should speak with a physician before using a sauna. The heat from using a sauna can stress the cardiovascular system. If you’re dehydrated or have kidney disease, avoid saunas after exercising, because fluid loss can cause dizziness. Those who’ve had surgery or injuries should be cleared by a doctor first, because saunas can increase the risk of infection or may interfere with healing.

Should I drink water before or after the sauna?

Hydrating before a sauna helps your body sweat more efficiently, and your heart won’t need to work as hard to regulate temperature, so you won’t feel fatigued or dizzy. Sweating in the sauna can lead to significant fluid loss, so rehydrating afterwards is important, especially when detoxing. Fluids with electrolytes can restore your levels of magnesium, potassium, and sodium that you lose as you sweat. They also support circulation and keep your energy stable.

What You'll Find At Thesis

Cardio Area and Resistance Machines

At Thesis, you can find a wide range of cardio and resistance machines designed to enhance your cardiovascular fitness and cater to various muscle groups.

Free Weights and Functional Training Area

Thesis prides itself on its extensive collection of free weights, catering to those seeking versatile and functional strength training.

Open Mats for Stretching and Core Workouts

Before and after a good workout, make sure you take time to stretch out those muscles to help prevent soreness.

Locker Room

Keep your things safe and sound in your own private locker while you work out. Then enjoy a quick shower in our immaculately-clean showers before getting back to your busy day.

Member Lounge

Hang out in the lounge area at Thesis either before or after your workout. It's a great place to meet other people and enjoy a shake from our shake bar.

Physical Therapy Room

For anyone who needs a little help recovering from an injury, Thesis offers physical therapy services in this quiet, private physical therapy room.

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