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My gym just installed a hot sauna and cold plunge. After a morning workout, I’ve taken to 18 minutes in the 190F dry sauna, quick rinse and then 1-1/2 to 2 minutes in the 37F 100 gallon cold tank. It immediately gets your attention and your mind yells at your body to GTFO, but after a minute or so you sort of equalize with it.

Anyway, I feel glorious on the ride home. Almost like sitting in the sunlight with a slight buzz. And I normally at 57 y/o, I go two days on, rest on Wednesdays, and then go 3 days on, rest on Sunday. With no other changes, I’ve felt up to working out on Wednesday last two weeks. So opinions are all over the place, but for my N=1, it’s been a good addition and based on how I’ve felt, there’s something to the hype about improved recovery. If you get a chance, try it.