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“While traditional saunas can impair performance, infrared saunas may offer a more effective and comfortable recovery option. A recent study found that using infrared saunas after exercise enhances power production but doesn't influence muscle growth.”

“The sauna use was 15 minutes at 170 - 180°F (76.67 - 82.22°C) and was done prior to the high-intensity workout. For more about the effect of sauna use on performance and muscle check out my video on "hyperthermic conditioning."”

“Check out my podcast with Dr. Laukkanen who discusses this study and his other studies showing frequent sauna use is associated with a 50% lower heart disease incidence, a 40% lower all-cause mortality, and 65% lower Alzheimer's disease risk.”

“More rigorous, well-controlled trials are needed before recommending hot tubs or saunas as a reliable substitute for training in the heat. Learn more about heat exposure in this peer-reviewed article by Dr. Rhonda Patrick.”

“Exercise and sauna Though you might not feel like exerting yourself after a night of drinking, breaking a sweat may lift your mood by increasing endorphins, enhancing blood flow and metabolism, and promoting relaxation and reducing anxiety that you might be experiencing during a hangover.”

“Scientists have speculated that regular heat exposure, such as that experienced in a sauna, might help aging muscles adapt in ways that preserve strength and mass. A recent study found that older adults who engaged in infrared sauna sessions regularly experienced a 33% increase in the number of small blood vessels surrounding their muscle fibers.”

“A single session of whole-body hyperthermia (similar to the sauna) produced a significant antidepressant effect apparent within a week of treatment that persisted for 6 weeks after treatment in people with major depressive disorder.”

“Cold exposure is contraindicated in the setting of alcohol consumption and hypothyroidism due to their capacity to decrease cold tolerance and increase the likelihood of adverse events. Caution is advised when alternating from hot to cold exposure (a common practice among sauna users), as dramatic changes in blood pressure could occur.”

“I think both are very relevant and interesting topics, especially there in Finland where people practice both winter swimming AND the use of saunas. Though, it’s my understanding that the latter is more prevalent than the former.”

“00:14:10 - The patterns of sauna use and especially whether to sauna before or after you weight train. 00:15:55 - The effect of sauna on mood which may be from improvements in cardiorespiratory fitness and possibly endorphins as well.”