Episode 114: How To Be More Robust and Antifragile with Cold Water Immersion and Sauna: The Barbell Model of Phys Flex

Today’s lesson is about cold water immersion and heat via sauna. I talk about how you can set them up as a framework to make them useful. These interventions are two of the key components in the Physiological Flexibility Certification, which is focused on ways to make you a more robust and anti-fragile individual.

Episode Notes

• A brief overview of homeostatic regulators
• The biggest mistake when using temperature interventions
• Tradeoffs in training
• Interference effect
• Training hot or cold first
• How to get started
• When to consider contrast therapy