The Biggest Benefit of Saunas No One Is Talking About
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In this video, Rhonda Patrick and Brady Holmer discuss:
• How adding the sauna to an exercise routine reduces all-cause mortality and improves cardiorespiratory fitness • Their personal sauna routines • Why the sauna effectively "extends" your cardio workout • How often should you use the sauna? • What's the optimal sauna temperature? • How heat exposure mitigates muscle atrophy during periods of disuse • Can the sauna increase hypertrophy when paired with resistance training? • Why you should avoid cold exposure after resistance training
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Sauna News
- Sauna use extends healthspan.
- Sauna bathing ameliorates the harmful effects of high stress occupations.
- US Saunas Incapable of Reaching Temps Necessary for Theraputic Effects?
- New comprehensive analysis of the literature by @LaukkanenJari shows frequent sauna use may reduce the risk of heart disease, neurocognitive diseases.
- People who used the sauna 2-3x per week had a 12% reduction in stroke risk & people who used the sauna 4-7x per week reduced their stroke risk by 62%.
