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Positioning in your Ice Barrel – Why Upright Beats Lounging

There are many ways to experience the benefits of cold water – from jumping into a frozen lake to high-end…

CrossFit athlete Brittany Weiss dips into an Ice Barrel to boost her recovery after a CrossFit workout

Make It to More CrossFit Classes With the Help of Cold Water Immersion

CrossFit is an incredible way to build strength, but to get the best results you must properly recover between workouts….

Man in an Ice Barrel takes an upright, full-body ice bath

Positioning in your Ice Barrel – Why Upright Beats Lounging

There are many ways to experience the benefits of cold water – from jumping into a frozen lake to high-end…

Runner tired after bonking, or hitting the wall, during a marathon

Do You Bonk During Your Run? Here’s Why and What To Do About It

Many long-distance athletes are familiar with the concept of bonking or “hitting the wall.” It’s the sudden, severe fatigue that…

Woman and man celebrating her first ice bath in an Ice Barrel

7 Cold Therapy Tips for Beginners

Whether you’re an experienced athlete or you pride yourself on staying healthy and fit, cold therapy may become an essential…

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Cold Shock Proteins: What They Are and What They Do

It’s well-established that periodic cold exposure can have positive effects on human health. Whether you’re exercising in cold weather or…

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Are Your Hormones Out of Whack? Here’s What to Do About It

Hormones have powerful effects on the body, so having too much or too little of certain hormones can leave you…

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Resilience is a Virtue: The Science of Pushing Your Limits

From intense workouts to hot sauna sessions to cold water plunges, many people enjoy pushing their minds and bodies to…

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Combat the Winter Blues with Cold Therapy — Yes, Really!

When the temperatures drop and the days get shorter, about 10% to 20% of Americans feel a decline in their…

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Biohacks that Work and the Science that Proves It

Biohacking is a growing trend in wellness and self-improvement spaces. Biohackers use a range of techniques to strategically improve their…

How Positive and Negative Stress Affect Your Wellbeing

Eustress vs. Distress: The Different Types of Stressors

Stress isn’t always bad—as long as you learn to harness its perks. It’s an ancient survival mechanism that triggers a…

3 Examples of Positive Stressors and Why You Need Them

3 Examples of Positive Stressors, and Why You Need Them

The word stress often evokes negative thoughts and feelings. That’s because much of the research and media coverage of stress…

The ultimate guide to hot and cold shock proteins

The Ultimate Guide to Heat Shock Proteins and Cold Shock Proteins

Relaxing in a hot sauna or enjoying a rejuvenating soak in cold water offers a wide range of health benefits….

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