The Truth About Sauna vs Ice Baths: Which One Actually Works?

from 90% Healthy · host Klaudia Balogh and Don Moxley

In this episode, Klaudia and Don dive deep into the science, myths, and real-life benefits behind sauna use and cold plunges. Is heat the ultimate longevity hack? Are cold plunges actually helping—or hurting—your gains? Why might you want to invest in a sauna before a treadmill? We explore the cultural roots, scientific mechanisms, recovery strategies, and real-life hacks to make heat and cold work for you.Why sauna helps with cardiovascular healthWhat most people get wrong about cold plungingThe hormone boost that makes sauna a cheat codeHow heat shock proteins support longevityWhy ice baths might sabotage your muscle growthListen now and get one step closer to being 90% healthy.Studies mentioned:Association Between Sauna Bathing and Fatal Cardiovascular and All-Cause Mortality EventsThrowing cold water on muscle growth: A systematic review with meta-analysis of the effects of postexercise cold water immersion on resistance training-induced hypertrophy