#480 The Science of Saunas: How Heat Boosts Fitness & Longevity - Brady Holmer MSc

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Brady Holmer is a science writer and researcher with a Master's degree in Human Performance from the University of Florida

Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:40 Why heat acclimation has performance benefits08:10 How to train heat acclimation12:40 Bon Charge sponsorship13:30 Benefits of the sauna for fitness18:25 Saunas and injury recovery22:30 Cold exposure and exercise performance26:45 Cooling down during and before exercise31:40 How often to train heat acclimation and sauna37:05 Sauna and HRV38:10 How long to stay in the sauna41:15 Electrolytes and dehydration acclimation46:25 Differences between men and women in heat acclimation47:00 Does heat acclimation have longevity benefits49:05 Does cold exposure have longevity benefits54:30 Which research should be done more on heat acclimation

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