HEALTH & WELLBEING

Hydragun – HeatPod Sauna Blanket

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As the cooler months settle in across Australia, we all start craving a bit of extra warmth and comfort. Those chilly days and nights can still make it tough to stay active and feel our best. That’s where innovative solutions like the HeatPod come in handy.
The HeatPod isn’t just a sauna blanket; it’s an innovative infrared therapy solution designed to provide holistic benefits for mind and body. Imagine experiencing enhanced post-workout recovery, improved circulation, and stress relief – all within the comfort of your own home.
Crafted from premium sweat-resistant vegan leather, the HeatPod ensures a luxurious experience with its uniform heat distribution and easy cleanup, thanks to its 100% cotton towel insert.
The HeatPod offers an unparalleled self-care experience that transcends the ordinary. A single session can help reduce stress levels, promote relaxation, and boost overall well-being by triggering the release of mood-boosting hormones like dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins.
What is the HeatPod?
The HeatPod is an infrared sauna blanket that delivers full-body heat therapy so you can experience the wide-ranging health benefits of a sauna in the comfort of your home.
Engineered for effectiveness
• Carbon fibre coils wind densely throughout the heating layer on both sides, to ensure even heat distribution from head to toe
• Wide temperature range (30-85°C) —5-15°C higher than other sauna blankets on the market—to maximise sauna benefits
• Fine precision control: select yourpreferred temperature (within 1°C) for a completely personalised experience
Practical, premium materials
• Premium sweat-resistant vegan leather is skin-safe and SGS-certified
• Fully Faraday-shielded zero-EMF infrared heating coils provide greater peace of mind.
The ultimate fuss-free experience
• Simple plug-and-play setup so it’s ready in minutes
• Waterproof and sweat-resistant materials for easy cleanup: just wipe down after each use
9 science-backed benefits of sauna
✓Natural pain relief from systemic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia
✓Post-workout recovery— reduces post-workout soreness and stiffness, and helps the neuromuscular system recover from maximal endurance performance
✓Anti-aging benefits from the release of heat shock proteins, which promote cell regeneration and preserve proteome integrity
✓Has many of the same physiological effects as cardio exercise, with similar fitness, cardiovascular and longevity benefits
✓May help maintain muscle mass by boosting growth hormone synthesis and Akt/ mTOR pathway activity, and improve metabolic capacity and endurance
✓Heart health benefits including improvement in measures like cardiac indexand heart rate variability
✓Cognitive and brain health benefits like increased neuroplasticity and neurogenesis in areas of the brain related to learning and memory
✓Mental health benefits from increased BDNF and endorphins and reduced cortisol, including relief from anxiety and depression symptoms
✓Dose-dependent benefits— that is, the more frequently you sauna, the more the benefits accumulate!