Cold vs. Heat Exposure
Deliberate cold exposure, particularly submersion after resistance training, can hinder strength and hypertrophy gains if done within eight hours post-workout. Conversely, heat exposure, such as sauna use after training, can enhance performance by stimulating blood volume improvements through slow rehydration. Both methods are effective for men and women, but timing and approach are crucial for maximizing their benefits.In this clip
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In the episode Using Deliberate Cold Exposure for Health and Performance | Huberman Lab Podcast #66 and in the Cold Exposure Guidelines, when you say to avoid cold water immersion within four hours of training, does that also mean four hours before training? If I take cold showers in the morning before I exercise, is that interfering with strength and hypertrophy?
Does the recommendation to avoid cold water immersion within four hours of training in the episode Using Deliberate Cold Exposure for Health and Performance | Huberman Lab Podcast #66 and the Cold Exposure Guidelines also mean to avoid it four hours before training? If I take cold showers in the morning before I exercise, is that interfering with strength and hypertrophy?
Does avoiding cold water immersion within four hours of training in the Huberman Lab Podcast episode "Using Deliberate Cold Exposure for Health and Performance | Huberman Lab Podcast #66" and the Cold Exposure Guidelines also mean four hours before training? If I take cold showers in the morning before I exercise, is that interfering with strength and hypertrophy?