Kiwa Pools is helping swimmers warm up their winter routine through a new on-site partnership with The Sauna Project Tairāwhiti.
From end of May to Saturday 27 June, the wood-fired mobile sauna, based out of Tatapouri Bay, will operate a pop-up at Kiwa Pools Thursday, Friday and Saturdays.
Drop-ins are welcome, giving swimmers the option of a warm recovery session after their laps, subject to availability.
Taking the opportunity to snap up one of the first bookings yesterday, Raymon Jeffs says his experience with the sauna has been transformative. Living with sleep apnoea, he’s noticed a real difference in his readings after each session.
“I can see my numbers are much more balanced afterwards. It’s also not just about physical wellbeing for me – the social side is special too. I’ve never felt better,” he says.
Kiwa Pools Aquatics Manager Campbell Macgregor says the partnership is a great fit for swimmers wanting to stay active through the colder months.
"Winter is actually one of the best times to swim,” says Mr Macgregor.
“The water is warm, the lanes are quieter, and having a sauna available afterwards gives people another reason to keep moving through winter.
“It’s also a good time to start building up your swimming before Swim the Distance in August. Two months is plenty of time to get back into a rhythm and build confidence in the water.”
“We’re stoked to have The Sauna Project at Kiwa for the next month, sessions are limited so get a group of friends together and book in today.”