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Sauna vs. gym: 5-year showdown

Is a home sauna cheaper than 5 years of gym membership? Enter your numbers — runs 100% in your browser.

🏋️ The gym side

🔥 The home sauna side

The default all-in figure is illustrative — roughly a Sweaty Yeti Sauna (from $29,700) plus install. Our sauna picks range from $5,399 (Clearlight Premier 1, sale) upward — always verify the current price on the brand's site.

This guide is for general information only and isn’t medical advice. Talk to your doctor before starting heat or cold therapy.

Prices verified Sept 2026 — check live pricing.