Sauna Strong
📍 4420 Drew Ave S B, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55410
What Visitors Say
What Visitors Liked
What Visitors Noted
Cold Plunge & Sauna
Sauna Strong offers a comprehensive thermal therapy experience centered on multi-energy infrared saunas, a traditional dry sauna, and a dedicated cold plunge for contrast therapy. Gym members frequently use the private infrared sauna rooms for workouts and physical therapy, reporting significant wellness benefits including improved circulation, pain relief, stress reduction, and enhanced sleep quality. The cold water therapy is noted as a core offering. Some members seeking a traditional Finnish sauna experience note that the "Finnish dry sauna" terminology can be confusing and that the practice of löyly (throwing water on the rocks) is sometimes limited, with the water bucket not always readily available.
Atmosphere
The gym is celebrated for its welcoming, inclusive, and energized community. Members describe the space as thoughtfully designed and inviting, with an "unreal" and fun environment that encourages connection and growth. The overall vibe is considered elite, making it a place where people go to connect.
Staff
Owner Harrison is repeatedly highlighted by gym members as being extremely knowledgeable about sauna, health, fitness, and wellness. He is also described as friendly, approachable, passionate, and totally committed to creating an amazing space for the community. The staff are noted as being total professionals.
Additional Amenities
Beyond the core thermal offerings, the gym provides fun workout classes and incorporates breathwork and movement sessions into its holistic wellness package. Members appreciate the ability to work out barefoot and shirtless in the infrared sauna gym for a primal, freeing experience.
What Reviewers Love
- The combination of private infrared saunas for workouts/physical therapy and the cold plunge for contrast therapy is highly praised for its recovery benefits.
- Owner Harrison is frequently commended for his deep knowledge, passion, and for fostering an exceptional community atmosphere.
- The overall environment is described as thoughtfully designed, fun, and elite, making wellness and fitness activities more enjoyable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of sauna and cold therapy are available?
The gym offers multi-energy infrared saunas in private rooms, a traditional dry sauna, and a dedicated cold plunge for contrast therapy.
Is this a good place for a traditional Finnish sauna experience?
Some members note that the traditional sauna is referred to as a "Finnish dry sauna," which may be confusing, and that the availability of löyly (throwing water on the rocks) can be limited.
What is the community like at Sauna Strong?
Gym members consistently describe the community as welcoming, inclusive, energized, and fun, often highlighting it as a major strength of the venue.