As an athlete, whether you are professional or amateur, you may want to consider fitting a sauna into your exercise program. There are many benefits that come with one of these units, and if you aren't familiar with them, they’re worth taking a closer look at.

Taking a look back at the history of the sauna, it certainly gives us a clear picture of just how far these wonderful units have come.

History shows us that the first wooden sauna was built by the Finns over 2000 years ago. These were not free standing units, and actually were built into the side of a hill or a large embankment. Eventually, they were built using wooden logs and stood above the ground. To produce the heat, stones that were heated in the stone fireplace with wood used as the burning source were used.

So, you've decided to have your sauna installed outdoors in the perfect spot. Now that you have this wonderful addition in place, it's surely already become a beautiful oasis that you escape to. Now, you may want to consider the decor for the rest of your backyard area.

You may find that your sauna has given you the desire to plan for a new outdoor landscape. With our busy lifestyles we often don't get the opportunity to enjoy our home surroundings, particularly the outdoors, as much as many of us would like to.