Are you ready to take the plunge? This week we're talking about all of the incredible health benefits of cold exposure and our top biohacks for incorporating it into your daily routine. You will learn about the different types of thermogenesis; how cold exposure impacts sleep, recovery & weight loss; Ben Greenfield's “Strike, Stroll & Shiver” protocol; other biohacks for cold thermogenesis; and the benefits of hot/cold contrast!
SHOW NOTES:
0:52 Welcome to the show!
3:32 The body’s two responses to cold
5:10 Two types of thermogenesis
7:12 What are the benefits?
12:54 The influence on brown fat (BAT)
15:25 Impact on appetite
16:12 How cold exposure affects sleep
20:00 Faster recovery from exercise
21:22 The post-workout / cold exposure debate
22:55 STUDY: Caloric increase with cold-water immersion
23:43 The Michael Phelps secret
24:57 *Four Sigmatic Ad*
25:49 Support for depression & mental health
27:03 Ways to get cold exposure!
31:30 Nitrogen vs Electric cryotherapy
34:20 *Kion Cold Challenge*
35:18 Ray Cronise’s Shiver System
36:08 Hot/Cold Contrast therapy
38:13 Additional cold biohacks
38:41 “Strike, Stroll, Shiver”
39:51 Potential risks of cold exposure
41:10 Important factors for optimal exposure
43:04 Adding in love & acceptance
44:03 How do we know if it’s working?
46:35 Thanks for tuning in!
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FICS NYC – Electric Cryo *Code: BIOHACKERBABES for 20% off
NEXT Health, Los Angeles & New York City – Electric Cryo
Upgrade Labs – Los Angeles – Electric Cryo
Rio Tan Cryotherapy & Recovery, Las Vegas
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