EPISODE · Jun 8, 2026 · 54 MIN
Wellness Myth-busting: Ice baths, hydration, recovery tools and more!
from The Coaching Lab: Evidence-Based High Performance & Wellbeing
Ice baths. Electrolyte drinks. Infrared saunas. Recovery boots. The wellness industry has never been louder — or more expensive. But which of these tools actually move the needle, and which are just well-marketed noise?In this episode of The Coaching Lab, we cut through the hype and get honest about recovery. Dr. Brad Cooper explores the science behind today's most talked-about wellness practices — from hydration and electrolytes to sauna use, cold-water immersion, and the growing world of recovery technology.What you'll walk away with:The truth about electrolytes (and when you probably don't need them)Why frequent sauna use has some of the most compelling cardiovascular data in the wellness spaceThe surprising caveat about cold plunges and muscle-buildingLow-cost recovery strategies that routinely outperform expensive gadgetsA rapid-fire verdict on the biggest trends: overhyped, appropriately hyped, or underappreciated?Recovery isn't a luxury — but it doesn't have to be complicated or costly. This episode helps you separate signal from noise so you can invest your time, energy, and money where it actually counts.Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium & more via https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ Best-in-class coaching for Employers, EAPs & wellness providers https://catalystcoaching360.com/Tap into the home of the (freely available) Not Done Yet! articles on unlocking life's 2nd half here.YouTube Coaching Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannelContact us: [email protected]: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoaching360.comIf you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218. This is a wonderful group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more.
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Ice baths. Electrolyte drinks. Infrared saunas. Recovery boots. The wellness industry has never been louder — or more expensive. But which of these tools actually move the needle, and which are just well-marketed noise? In this episode of The Coaching Lab, we cut through the hype and get honest about recovery. Dr. Brad Cooper explores the science behind today's most talked-about wellness practices — from hydration and electrolytes to sauna use, cold-water immersion, and the growing world of r...
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