Maximizing Contrast Therapy: Sauna & Cold Plunge Tips for Optimal Recovery

When switching between a hot sauna & a cold plunge, it’s tempting to jump straight from one to the other. But giving your body a few minutes to regulate between extremes is key. Skipping this step can mess with your balance & reduce the benefits. The real magic of contrast therapy lies in your body’s natural response to the stimuli—not just the heat or cold, but how you adapt to the change.

How can you give your body the time it needs to fully benefit from these practices? Do you let yourself adapt or rush through life’s extremes?

🎧 Tune in to E#178 of the Mind Body Peak Performance Podcast with Joshua Church to learn more about:

✅ The Fundamentals of Cold Therapy
✅ Dosing Cold Immersion
✅ Supplementing Cold Therapy