TRADITIONAL SAUNA

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The Power of Heat 

In our Revive Recovery Suite, the Traditional Sauna honors an ancient ritual perfected over centuries. Intense dry heat that elevates your heart rate, floods your system with clarity, and builds the kind of resilience that transcends the physical.  

How It Works 

Heated volcanic stones radiate commanding dry heat between 80–100°C, driving your core temperature upward and triggering deep, purifying sweat. Your cardiovascular system responds, circulation intensifies, and your body releases what no longer serves it. 

What It Builds

Cleanse & Renew

Sweat deeply, purge completely, emerge lighter 

Strengthen & Adapt

Cardiovascular capacity expands, heat tolerance rises

Clarity & Calm

Stress burns away, mental fog lifts, focus sharpens 

The Ritual 

Use after demanding endurance or strength sessions when you've earned the burn. Or step in when life demands a full-body reset. For the ultimate recovery protocol, move from sauna fire to cold plunge ice - the contrast will redefine what your body can do. Discover the science in our Hot-Cold Therapy guide. 

For Those Who Go Further 

Traditional Sauna is a Diamond Members exclusive. This is where dedication meets restoration, available only to those committed to the complete experience. 

EXCLUSIVE TO DIAMOND MEMBERS

Unlock the next level of performance and wellbeing. Upgrade to Diamond to experience it at participating clubs.

FAQs

What Clubs offer Revive Recovery?

Revive Recovery is now at Richmond Platinum, with Balaclava Platinum, Top Ryde Platinum, and Double Bay Black Label opening soon.

Melbourne

Richmond Platinum and coming soon to Balaclava Platinum

Sydney

Coming soon to Double Bay and Top Ryde Platinum

What equipment and services are available in the Recovery Zone?

Revive Recovery is a purpose built, state-of-the-art space for restoration and wellness, exclusively for Diamond and Black Label members. Facilities include:

  • Infrared Sauna*

  • Cold Plunge*

  • Magnesium Pool*

  • Traditional Sauna*

  • Red Light Therapy*

  • Cryotherapy Bed

  • Monsoon Shower*

  • Compression Boots

  • Massage Chairs

  • Massage Guns

*Available at select clubs.

Do I need to book?

Yes, for select therapies. To ensure fair access, bookings are required for Infrared Sauna* and Red-Light Therapy

How to book:

1. Visit your club’s page.

Richmond Platinum

Balaclava Platinum (coming soon)

Top Ryde Platinum (coming soon)

Double Bay Black Label (coming soon)

2. Select Revive Booking.

3. Choose your preferred Recovery Therapy session (subject to availability).

4. Click Book and you'll receive an email confirmation of your session.

You can hold up to 3 upcoming bookings per therapy. Additional sessions can be booked once your current session concludes.

Bookings aren't required for:

  • General Sauna

  • Compression Boots

  • Massage Chairs

  • Cold Plunge

  • Cryotherapy Bed

  • Massage Guns

  • Monsoon Shower

What should I wear when using the saunas or recovery equipment?

Massage chairs, cryo bed, compression boots, red light bed, and massage equipment  

  • Wear clean, dry clothes at all times 

Cold plunge

  • Wear swimwear

Saunas

  • Wear clean clothes, swimwear acceptable

  • In the traditional and infrared sauna, place a towel on seat before use

This is a unisex space, appropriate attire is required at all times. Wear appropriate footwear in wet areas.

Dry off before leaving wet areas, towel hooks are provided.

How should I use the Recovery Zone for best results?

This layered approach combines heat, cold and flotation for a complete full-body and nervous system reset.

Recommended protocol:

  1. Heat Therapy – 10–20 minutes

  2. Monsoon Shower – Cool rinse

  3. Cold Plunge – Short, controlled duration

  4. ZeroBody CryoFloat™ – Deep recovery phase

  5. Return to Sauna

Benefits:

  • Maximises circulation, recovery and relaxation

  • Supports muscle repair and inflammation management

  • Enhances stress reduction and mental clarity

  • Leaves the body feeling light, calm and fully reset

Ideal for: High training loads, recovery blocks, stress management or a complete post-training experience.

Is there an age restriction?

Yes, members must be 16 years or older to access Revive Recovery.

Are there time limits?

For the Infrared Sauna and Red-light therapy beds that require a booking, there is a time limit specified on the booking. Please ensure you arrive early for your session, if you are more than 5 minutes late, your session may be forfeited.

For the non-bookable items, time limits may exist for your health and safety or for the fairness of other members.

Are there any health conditions that would prevent me from using certain facilities?

HEALTH & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS - DO NOT USE IF YOU: 

  • Are pregnant or have heart conditions, high blood pressure, or circulation issues 

  • Have open wounds, infections, or contagious conditions 

  • Are feeling unwell or have cold sensitivity 

  • Are under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Seek medical guidance if you have health concerns.