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Cold plunge
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3 recommendations across 3 experts · 3 episodes
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In a protocol
Cold plunge (~45–50°F) for ~5 minutes per round, alternated with sauna, to amplify cardiovascular and recovery benefits; do NOT do immediately after strength/hypertrophy/endurance training.
“ice bath... about 45 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit
HL▶ 48:20Dosage~5 min per round at 45–50°F; cold enough you want to get out but safeCaveatsAvoid within ~4–8 hours after resistance or endurance workout because it can blunt hypertrophy/strength/endurance adaptations; not while in shock-inducingly cold waterCertaintyexplicitrecommendation -
In a protocol
Ben recommends a brief cold plunge (1-2 minutes) before lifting as a physiological arousal mechanism.
“hitting a cold plunge before you actually hit the gym
BG▶ 30:50Dosage1-2 minutes super cold water before liftingCertaintyexplicitrecommendation -
In a protocol
Use a ~50°F cold plunge to break repetitive negative thoughts and shift out of a negative mental state.
“Try to have those negative thoughts while in a freezing cold plunge
TD▶ 10:00Dosage~50°F water immersionCertaintypersonal onlypersonal use