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I read this in Men's Health magazine recently, about post-work-out saunas and spas.
"Will a post-work-out sauna or dip in the spa help me recover any faster?
No; in fact, it might have the opposite effect. A recent study from the University of Otago in New Zealand tested the theory on elite rowers and found that a post-work-out sauna impaired their performance two days later. On the other hand, another study showed that a cold plunge right after a work-out can help you recover faster.
But the best strategy might be a combination of hot and cold "contrast baths" after exercising, says Mark Verstegen, a trainer of elite athletes and author of the upcoming Core Performance. You can do this in the shower, alternating between three minutes of hot and one minute of cold, if you're game."
Not sure if that helps anyone but I thought it was relevant.
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