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Nov 2023
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14. Cold Water Exposure for Fat Burning,...

Gary Brecka
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If you’ve listened to the podcast or followed Gary, you know cold therapy should be part of every biohackers toolbox. In this episode, Gary discusses the benefits of cold water therapy such as cold showers and ice baths. There are so many physical and mental health benefits of doing cold plunges. Exposing yourself to cold water for even 1-3 minutes a day can improve mood, increase brown fat activation for fat burning, and exercise the vascular system. Listen in as Gary breaks down the benefits, the science, and how beginners can start with cold showers, working up to ice baths and cold plunges for 3-6 minutes to gain these benefits in a safe way without overstressing the body.


00:45 Benefits of cold water immersion and how to start.

02:15 How cold water exposure affects the body's vascular system. 

04:00 How to get the benefits of cold therapy on a budget.

05:30 Cold water therapy's benefits for fat loss, muscle recovery and overall health. 


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