Six things to know about infrared workouts – by a fitness expert

New Africa/Shutterstock From yoga studios to boutique gyms, workouts performed beneath infrared heating panels have become a visible fitness trend. Studios often claim that infrared heat improves circulation, flexibility and recovery, reduces inflammation and helps the body to “detoxify”. It is an appealing idea. Exercise already provides substantial health benefits, so could infrared heat make a workout more effective? At present, direct evidence is scarce. But a recent review of hot-yoga…