Do cold plunges really work or are they just another wellness trend? This trend has taken the internet by storm but what does science actually say? In this episode, Michael dives deep into the research on cold plunges. We explore their history, the benefits (and myths) around recovery, inflammation, mood, sleep, and fat loss and where the evidence is still shaky. You will learn what cold plunges actually do for your body and what’s just clever marketing. So if you are curious about trying col...
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Do cold plunges really work or are they just another wellness trend? This trend has taken the internet by storm but what does science actually say? In this episode, Michael dives deep into the research on cold plunges. We explore their history, the benefits (and myths) around recovery, inflammation, mood, sleep, and fat loss and where the evidence is still shaky. You will learn what cold plunges actually do for your body and what’s just clever marketing. So if you are curious about trying col...
57 | Cortisol: The Most Misunderstood Hormone in Fitness
How to: Fitness
43 minutes
2 months ago
57 | Cortisol: The Most Misunderstood Hormone in Fitness
Is cortisol really the villain it’s made out to be? We’ve all seen the headlines, TikToks, and wellness trends blaming cortisol for everything from weight gain to “cortisol face.” But the truth is, cortisol isn’t just a stress hormone but an essential element for energy, metabolism, and survival. In this episode, we dig into what cortisol actually does, what really causes high levels, and why detoxes and “cortisol blockers” are NOT the answer. We’ll break down myths around adrenal fatigue, ex...
How to: Fitness
Do cold plunges really work or are they just another wellness trend? This trend has taken the internet by storm but what does science actually say? In this episode, Michael dives deep into the research on cold plunges. We explore their history, the benefits (and myths) around recovery, inflammation, mood, sleep, and fat loss and where the evidence is still shaky. You will learn what cold plunges actually do for your body and what’s just clever marketing. So if you are curious about trying col...
