The “Sauna High”
You’ve probably heard of “runner’s high.” You’re also probably familiar with that feeling when you’ve finished your run or a taxing...
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This area is meant to be a repository of all of the information that we have created, compiled, and found as it relates to everything sauna and cold plunge. It is continually being edited and updated with the latest and greatest.
- May 24
Taylor's PLUNJ Story
As a semi-retired entrepreneur, Taylor’s personal schedule always allowed him to find time for health-improving activities, such as...
- May 9
The Unbelievable Health Benefits of Regular Sauna Use
Have you heard of the Finnish Kuopio Ischemic Heart Disease Risk Factor Study? Many know if it as the Finnish sauna study. If not, and...
- May 2
Jordan's Story
“I've had some of the most amazing and thought-provoking conversations with complete strangers at PLUNJ — there's just something about...
- Apr 25
Sauna May Help Prevent Alzheimer's and Dementia
Many of us know or love someone who has suffered from memory loss, severe or mild. As we age, cognitive decline can become a real...
- Apr 18
How Cold Plunging May Boost Metabolism
What if there was another tool to help combat obesity, heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and other life-threatening diseases? What...
- Apr 10
Redick's Story
Redick and his daughter at PLUNJ When he first came to PLUNJ, Redick went in with zero expectations. Now, after a year of plunging, he...
- Mar 22
The Effects of Cold Plunging on Cardiovascular Health
You’ve watched it in a new series. You’ve seen it all over social media. You may have read about it in a book, another blog post, an...
- Mar 20
PLUNJing into Life-changing Connection
The Beginning For William Benson, sauna bathing has always been about connection – not only with others, but with himself as he’s had to...
- Mar 8
The Effects of Sauna on Cardiovascular Health
Sauna bathing is an enjoyable recreational activity with a good safety profile that does not involve physical exertion. We LOVE it over...
- Feb 28
Sean's Story
“Anxiety is something that hits pretty close to home for me and something I think is important to talk about,” said Sean Foster,...
- Feb 23
Karch's Story
Dr. Karch Gajdos, a chiropractor who lives in Boulder, CO, came to PLUNJ last fall with his friend Michelle. Starting when Karch was in...
- Feb 15
How Cold Plunging May Help Improve Your Mood
Some studies suggest swimming in cold water can improve mood and diminish negative emotions. Follow-up question: is it the exercise that...
- Dec 9, 2022
THE Ultimate Gift Guide for PLUNJ Lovers
It’s that time of the year to start thinking about giving Christmas gifts to our loved ones! If you’re anything like us, it can be SO...
- Oct 19, 2022
Bathhouse Culture Around the World
The PLUNJ sauna and cold bath experience is modeled after traditional Nordic sauna bathing culture. However, saunas, spas, and bathhouses...
- Oct 14, 2022
Lauren’s Story
“We loved how it made us feel,” PLUNJ owner Lauren Foster said about cold plunging. “We got into it mainly for the physical recovery...
- May 17, 2021
The In's And Out's of Contrast Therapy
The PLUNJ regimen is a "contrast therapy" regimen that revolves around the use of hot and cold extremes. Below is a quick guide about the...
- Jan 21, 2021
Sauna & Cold Plunge...The Why
The Why Behind the Utilization of Thermic Cycle Therapy "Why in the world would I sit in a 180-degree room, and then follow it up with a...
- Jan 21, 2021
A Deep "PLUNJ" Guide To The Cold.
Cold sucks. Nothing about it is comfortable, and there is no reason that we need to subject ourselves to its grasp. Right?... Wrong....
- Jan 21, 2021
The Man, The Myth, The Wim..
(PHOTO: https://www.wimhofmethod.com/) You may have heard his name, you may have heard stories about one of his endless amazing...
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