5 Common Mistakes When Using an Infrared Product (and How to Avoid Them)
In short
Heat from an infrared blanket only feels good if you build it up gently. These are the things that go wrong most often in the first few weeks.
- Do not start on the highest setting straight away
- Regularity works better than long sessions
- Do not use it straight after a heavy meal
- Put a towel underneath and drink enough water
Whether you use an infrared blanket or an infrared brace, the difference often lies in the small things. If you avoid a few common mistakes, your sessions will be much more pleasant.
In this article we go through five mistakes we regularly see among users of infrared products, with a simple fix for each one.
Mistake 1: sessions that are too short or irregular
Many people stop after a few minutes or use their product now and then, and then conclude that it does little. Heat works best as a fixed part of your week, not as a one off event.
Instead, choose a few fixed moments a week with sessions of twenty to forty five minutes, depending on the product. Regularity matters more than a single long session.
Mistake 2: going straight to the highest setting
Starting at the highest temperature is tempting, but it often makes the experience uncomfortable. You then spend half the session wondering whether you can keep it up.
Start on a low or medium setting and stay there for the first few times. All Luxyor products have several settings, so you stay in control of the intensity. Higher is not automatically better.
Mistake 3: the wrong time of day
Right before bed or straight after a heavy meal is usually not a good moment. Your body is then still warm when you go to bed, or you are lying there on a full stomach.
It is better to plan your session one to two hours before bedtime, or during the day after some light exercise. After sport works well for many people too, as the end of the cooldown.
Mistake 4: no towel and not drinking enough
You will sweat, even if the room stays at room temperature. Without a towel or thin clothing that feels less pleasant, and the inside of your blanket gets dirty more quickly.
So always put a towel or inner liner in the blanket and drink some water before and after your session. Two small habits that make the difference.
Put your glass of water ready before you start and give the inside a quick wipe with a damp cloth afterwards. Then your blanket is ready to use straight away next time.
Mistake 5: the wrong expectations
Expecting a single session to solve everything almost always leads to disappointment, and then to giving up. Infrared is not a quick fix.
Put the emphasis on building a routine. Many people mainly notice that the session itself is a pleasant moment of rest, and that after a few weeks it naturally becomes part of their week.
Consistent and mild works better than once a month on the highest setting.
How to get more out of your infrared blanket
A few practical points that are often forgotten:
- Always use the timer, even if you think you will keep an eye on it yourself
- Wear a brace after exercise, not during training
- Never fall asleep with a product switched on
- Stop if the heat becomes uncomfortable and choose a lower setting
- Only put your sauna blanket away once it is completely dry
- Let an infrared lamp cool down first before you put it away, see infrared lamp warming up and cooling down
- Several temperature settings, so you can build up gently
- Timer and automatic switch off
- 60 days to change your mind and 2 year warranty
Finally
Most mistakes are small habits you can unlearn in a week. Start mild, use the timer, drink water and choose a fixed moment. That is all there is to it. Take a look at the collection of infrared sauna blankets or read more in the knowledge base on infrared sauna blankets.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use it for longer than forty five minutes?
You can, but bear in mind how you respond to heat. Most people find thirty to forty five minutes pleasant and stop after that.
Can I wear an infrared brace while exercising?
Better to use it after your workout. For recovery and relaxation, rest matters more, and during exertion you don't want extra warmth.
How often a week is sensible?
There's no fixed schedule. Many people choose a few fixed moments a week. In practice, regularity works better than an occasional long session.
Why do I feel little after a session?
That's not strange. For many people the effect lies mainly in the moment of rest itself. Give it a few weeks and then see whether you like it.
What do I do if the warmth feels too intense?
Turn it down a setting or stop the session. Warmth should stay comfortable from start to finish, including at the end of your session.
