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Learn about PLUNJ's electric sauna, specifications, booking, FAQs, and memberships for contrast therapy and heat therapy sessions.","\u002Fimages\u002Fdraper\u002F09032025_plunj_grand_opening_96-scaled.jpg",{},{"title":774,"description":998},"blog\u002Fdraper\u002Fsauna-in-draper-utah","lWrmxnNWJCpFbYjNxL5QI1iRDTYWR8DmN8_LujQ8Sa8",{"id":1005,"title":1006,"author":7,"body":1007,"category":1133,"categoryLabel":1134,"ctaButton":1135,"date":1136,"description":1137,"extension":288,"hideAuthorAndDate":1138,"image":1139,"meta":1140,"navigation":289,"path":1141,"seo":1142,"stem":1143,"__hash__":1144},"blog\u002Fblog\u002Feducation\u002F10-tips-to-plunge-like-a-pro.md","10 Tips to Plunge like a Pro",{"type":9,"value":1008,"toc":1118},[1009,1012,1015,1020,1036,1039,1042,1046,1054,1061,1064,1067,1070,1074,1086,1090,1094,1098,1102,1106,1110,1114],[17,1010,1011],{},"We know the idea of submerging your body into freezing cold water might not be appealing, especially if you’ve never done it purposely before! 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If you feel a wall before you get in the water but get in anyway, that’s considered traversing one wall. Inevitably, as you continue to stay in the water, you will be confronted with more walls.",[17,1068,1069],{},"You can design a protocol that will work for you over time. Since every day is different, you may decide one day to get over three walls, and the next day to get over four. The next day, still, you may decide to only traverse three walls again, but at a different temperature than before. A protocol like this will help you develop resilience and grit!",[1016,1071,1073],{"id":1072},"_3-go-out-into-the-cold-feel-it-it-will-take-you-back-into-yourself","3. “Go out into the cold. Feel it. 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",[1029,1329,1330],{},"Type 1 vs Type 2 Diabetes.",[24,1332,1333],{"href":1333,"rel":1334},"https:\u002F\u002Fuvahealth.com\u002Fservices\u002Fdiabetes-care\u002Ftypes",[1027],{"title":272,"searchDepth":273,"depth":273,"links":1336},[1337,1338,1339,1340],{"id":1152,"depth":273,"text":1153},{"id":1162,"depth":273,"text":1163},{"id":1198,"depth":273,"text":1199},{"id":1229,"depth":273,"text":1230},"2023-08-09","Cold Plunging for Health As pre-diabetes, diabetes, and \\[…\\]","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffile-17.png",{},"\u002Fblog\u002Feducation\u002Fboosting-insulin-sensitivity-with-cold-plunging",{"title":1147,"description":1342},"blog\u002Feducation\u002Fboosting-insulin-sensitivity-with-cold-plunging","xlv1mtiiobqO52Ou42MZxkc1VqAcjKrMzxNMEZoAePc",{"id":1350,"title":1351,"author":7,"body":1352,"category":1133,"categoryLabel":1134,"ctaButton":1135,"date":1536,"description":1537,"extension":288,"hideAuthorAndDate":1138,"image":1538,"meta":1539,"navigation":289,"path":1540,"seo":1541,"stem":1542,"__hash__":1543},"blog\u002Fblog\u002Feducation\u002Fcold-plunging-and-sauna-can-help-arthritis.md","Cold Plunging and Sauna Can Help Arthritis",{"type":9,"value":1353,"toc":1523},[1354,1357,1361,1369,1372,1381,1385,1389,1397,1400,1403,1406,1410,1418,1422,1436,1440,1443,1447,1461,1463,1466,1472,1475,1484,1490,1497,1509,1516],[17,1355,1356],{},"Suffering from arthritis or know someone who is? Cold plunging\u002Fice bathing and sauna use may be tools to help!",[12,1358,1360],{"id":1359},"first-of-all-what-is-arthritis","First of all, what is arthritis?",[17,1362,1363,1368],{},[24,1364,1367],{"href":1365,"rel":1366},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cdc.gov\u002Farthritis\u002Ftypes\u002Findex.html",[1027],"Arthritis"," is a collection of conditions that cause swelling of joints and other tissues. There are several different types of arthritis that all can restrict mobility and cause acute pain.",[17,1370,1371],{},"Consequently, these conditions can lead to depression and reduce quality of life in many. Common treatments for arthritis include anti-inflammatory drugs. Arthritis patients are also encouraged to take self-management classes, exercise in ways that are easy on the joints, maintain a healthy weight, and avoid smoking, alcohol, and large amounts of red meat. How does cold water help arthritis?",[17,1373,1374,1375,1380],{},"Since ice is known to reduce blood flow and inflammation, researchers have been curious about the potential affects of cold water therapy on arthritis symptoms. Based on current research and plenty of ",[24,1376,1379],{"href":1377,"rel":1378},"https:\u002F\u002Flovecheflaura.com\u002Fcold-water-therapy-for-rheumatoid-arthritis-part-2\u002F#water-therapy-for-rheumatoid-arthritis",[1027],"anecdotal evidence",", using cold therapy seems to help reduce arthritis pain, swelling, and inflammation. The cold is especially useful during a flare where joints heat up and swell.",[12,1382,1384],{"id":1383},"research-shows-cold-plunging-may-treat-arthritis","Research shows cold plunging may treat arthritis",[1016,1386,1388],{"id":1387},"first-study","First Study",[17,1390,1391,1392,1396],{},"One recent ",[24,1393,1207],{"href":1394,"rel":1395},"https:\u002F\u002Fjournals-sagepub-com.ezproxy.uvu.edu\u002Fdoi\u002Fpdf\u002F10.1177\u002F10998004211063547",[1027],"’s findings indicate cold water therapy can decrease pain, stress, anxiety, and depression associated with Gout arthritis, as well as increase joint mobility, physical activity, and quality of life.",[17,1398,1399],{},"Gout is a metabolic disorder that forms and deposits monosodium urate crystals in joints and their surrounding soft tissues, caused by having an excess of uric acid in the blood. Gout inflammation often leads to chronic long-term pain and joint rigidity. Currently, intermittent drug use for pain relief can cause serious kidney problems in gout patients. So researchers were interested to explore other avenues for gout pain management such as non-medicinal interventions.",[17,1401,1402],{},"In the study, researchers gathered 76 individuals in Indonesia who regularly received treatment for gout at community health centers. They split the group into about half – 40 participants constituted the control group who simply continued treatment as normal, and 36 became the cold water immersion (CWI) group. The CWI group continued their treatment as well, but also immersed their entire inflamed target joint in 20–30°C water for 20 minutes a day for 4 weeks.",[17,1404,1405],{},"The researchers measured participants’ levels of perceived pain, stress, anxiety, and depression, joint mobility, physical activity, and quality of life at three points: before the experiment and at the end of the second and fourth weeks. Those in the CWI group had lower levels of pain, stress, anxiety, and depression, and more joint mobility and physical activity than the control group. What’s more, CWI improved quality of life by alleviating pain in the patients.",[1016,1407,1409],{"id":1408},"second-study","Second Study",[17,1411,1412,1413,1417],{},"Another ",[24,1414,1207],{"href":1415,"rel":1416},"https:\u002F\u002Fpubmed-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov.ezproxy.uvu.edu\u002F37372715\u002F",[1027]," found an individualized Intermittent Exercise Program followed by cold-water immersion was a feasible method toward recovery for patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Cold water therapy may be an affective and non-invasive treatment option for those struggling with arthritis.",[12,1419,1421],{"id":1420},"cold-therapy-methods","Cold therapy methods",[166,1423,1424,1427,1430,1433],{},[131,1425,1426],{},"Ice bath – immerse yourself in a cold plunge or ice bath for a few minutes (you don’t need to push it) to reduce swelling. Ice baths can be really effective during a flare up.",[131,1428,1429],{},"Cold shower – adjust your shower head for a gentle, low-pressure sprinkling of cold water.",[131,1431,1432],{},"Ice pack – place an ice pack on the inflamed area or joint.",[131,1434,1435],{},"Ice massage – use a cube of ice to massage the swollen or painful area.",[12,1437,1439],{"id":1438},"sauna-and-arthritis","Sauna and arthritis",[17,1441,1442],{},"Heat therapy is especially useful for tired or achy joints, as opposed to hot and swollen joints. Since heat expands blood vessels and promotes blood flow, more oxygen, blood, and nutrients can contact the injured tissues. Better circulation relaxes stiff joints.",[12,1444,1446],{"id":1445},"heat-therapy-methods","Heat therapy methods",[166,1448,1449,1452,1455,1458],{},[131,1450,1451],{},"Sauna – get into a dry sauna, pour water on the rocks, and let the steam embrace you. Be sure to listen to your heart rate and other internal signals.",[131,1453,1454],{},"Heated pool – gently ease in to a warm-water swim.",[131,1456,1457],{},"Warm bath or shower – spend up to 20 minutes in the water to relax your joints and muscles.",[131,1459,1460],{},"Electric heating pad – purchase an electric heating pad and use it to warm your stiff joints before movement or exercise.",[12,1462,1230],{"id":1229},[17,1464,1465],{},"At PLUNJ, we offer a cozy sauna and an ice bath to take the stress and effort out of heat and cold therapy. Come give us a try and let us know what you think!",[17,1467,1468],{},[1469,1470],"img",{"alt":272,"src":1471},"data:image\u002Fgif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==",[1016,1473,1238],{"id":1474},"sources",[17,1476,1477,1478,1245,1481],{},"Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023 July 14). Types of Arthritis. ",[1029,1479,1480],{},"CDC.",[24,1482,1365],{"href":1365,"rel":1483},[1027],[17,1485,1486,1487],{},"Chef Laura. (2022, April 9). COLD WATER THERAPY FOR RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS: PART 2. Love, Chef Laura. ",[24,1488,1377],{"href":1377,"rel":1489},[1027],[17,1491,1492,1493],{},"Kurniasari, M. D., Monsen, K. A., Weng, S. F., Yang, C. Y., & Tsai, H. T. (2022). Cold Water Immersion Directly and Mediated by Alleviated Pain to Promote Quality of Life in Indonesian with Gout Arthritis: A Community-based Randomized Controlled Trial. Biological Research for Nursing, 24(2), 245–258. ",[24,1494,1495],{"href":1495,"rel":1496},"https:\u002F\u002Fdoi-org.ezproxy.uvu.edu\u002F10.1177\u002F10998004211063547",[1027],[17,1498,1499,1504,1505],{},[24,1500,1503],{"href":1501,"rel":1502},"https:\u002F\u002Forthobracing.com\u002Fsearch?type=author&q=Anthony+Mihalic",[1027],"Mihalic",", Anthony. (2022 April 14). Cold Therapy as Arthritis Treatment: What to Know. Orthobracing. ",[24,1506,1507],{"href":1507,"rel":1508},"https:\u002F\u002Forthobracing.com\u002Fblogs\u002Fresources\u002Fcold-therapy-as-arthritis-treatment-what-to-know",[1027],[17,1510,1511,1512],{},"Peres, D., Prati, C., Mourot, L., Demartino, A. M., Sagawa, Y., Jr, & Tordi, N. (2023). Effects of an Exercise Program and Cold-Water Immersion Recovery in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Feasibility Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(12). ",[24,1513,1514],{"href":1514,"rel":1515},"https:\u002F\u002Fdoi-org.ezproxy.uvu.edu\u002F10.3390\u002Fijerph20126128",[1027],[17,1517,1518,1519],{},"Sayre, Carolyn. (2023). Heat Therapy Helps Relax Stiff Joints. Arthritis Foundation. ",[24,1520,1521],{"href":1521,"rel":1522},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.arthritis.org\u002Fhealth-wellness\u002Fhealthy-living\u002Fmanaging-pain\u002Fpain-relief-solutions\u002Fheat-therapy-helps-relax-stiff-joints",[1027],{"title":272,"searchDepth":273,"depth":273,"links":1524},[1525,1526,1530,1531,1532,1533],{"id":1359,"depth":273,"text":1360},{"id":1383,"depth":273,"text":1384,"children":1527},[1528,1529],{"id":1387,"depth":1121,"text":1388},{"id":1408,"depth":1121,"text":1409},{"id":1420,"depth":273,"text":1421},{"id":1438,"depth":273,"text":1439},{"id":1445,"depth":273,"text":1446},{"id":1229,"depth":273,"text":1230,"children":1534},[1535],{"id":1474,"depth":1121,"text":1238},"2023-10-04","Suffering from arthritis or know someone who is? \\[…\\]","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffile-9.png",{},"\u002Fblog\u002Feducation\u002Fcold-plunging-and-sauna-can-help-arthritis",{"title":1351,"description":1537},"blog\u002Feducation\u002Fcold-plunging-and-sauna-can-help-arthritis","rl1lGekivZO8Ov0E3oAqSnmkUtiycFX6MsFEmvvDLBM",{"id":1545,"title":1546,"author":7,"body":1547,"category":1133,"categoryLabel":1134,"ctaButton":1135,"date":1736,"description":1737,"extension":288,"hideAuthorAndDate":1138,"image":1738,"meta":1739,"navigation":289,"path":1740,"seo":1741,"stem":1742,"__hash__":1743},"blog\u002Fblog\u002Feducation\u002Fcold-waters-effect-on-the-nervous-system.md","Cold Water’s Effect on the Nervous System",{"type":9,"value":1548,"toc":1729},[1549,1556,1559,1563,1574,1578,1581,1584,1587,1601,1605,1608,1611,1614,1617,1634,1637,1641,1644,1647,1662,1665,1669,1676,1679,1682,1685,1696,1703,1713,1726],[17,1550,1551,1552,1555],{},"Did you know that cold water can activate your sympathetic nervous system ",[1029,1553,1554],{},"and"," your parasympathetic nervous system? In other words, when you immerse yourself into cold water, your fight-or-flight or stress response kicks on. But when you put cold water on your face, your body responds in the opposite way, by relaxing. So when you do both at the same time, both responses turn on simultaneously, causing conflict in the cold!",[17,1557,1558],{},"Why does this matter? When you activate your stress and relaxation responses through deliberate cold exposure, you train your autonomic nervous system to find balance, which can balance your body’s functions and equip you to better deal with stressors in daily life.",[12,1560,1562],{"id":1561},"so-what-is-our-autonomic-nervous-system","So, what is our autonomic nervous system?",[17,1564,1565,1566,1569,1570,1573],{},"The autonomic nervous system is the nervous system in our body that works automatically, without us having to think about it. There are two main parts of it as mentioned above: the ",[1029,1567,1568],{},"sympathetic"," response, otherwise known as fight-or-flight (or freeze), and its opposite, the ",[1029,1571,1572],{},"parasympathetic"," response, otherwise known as rest and digest.",[12,1575,1577],{"id":1576},"sympathetic-response","Sympathetic Response",[17,1579,1580],{},"Imagine you are walking down the street on a warm, calm day. You hear birds chirping, the sky is blue, and the sun is gently caressing your skin. Then all of a sudden, the neighbor’s bulldog breaks free from its chain and starts to chase after you. Your heart begins to race, blood pressure increases, pupils dilate, and adrenaline floods your body. You begin to run, faster than you thought you had in you. You gotta get out of there!",[17,1582,1583],{},"This is an example of your sympathetic nervous system kicking into gear. It’s what controls the fight-or-flight responses, and always appears as a response to stress. Literally, it prepares the body to move strenuously – to protect you, to help you survive the stressor.",[17,1585,1586],{},"During the sympathetic nervous response:",[128,1588,1589,1592,1595,1598],{},[131,1590,1591],{},"Heart pumps more blood per minute.",[131,1593,1594],{},"Muscles receive more oxygenated, nutrient-rich blood.",[131,1596,1597],{},"Lungs bring in more oxygen from the atmosphere and eliminate more carbon dioxide from the body.",[131,1599,1600],{},"The pupils dilate and the lens adapts for distance vision.",[12,1602,1604],{"id":1603},"parasympathetic-response","Parasympathetic Response",[17,1606,1607],{},"Now, imagine yourself running up the steps to your house. As you hear the dog approaching from behind, you fumble with your keys from your pocket. Then you jam the key into the keyhole, yank on the doorknob, and let yourself inside. You slam the door, your heart still pounding. You flop onto the couch, exhausted.",[17,1609,1610],{},"Eventually, your heart rate returns to normal, breathing slows, and you relax. Now that you are safe, your parasympathetic nervous system responds.",[17,1612,1613],{},"The parasympathetic system controls basic bodily functions, such as digestion. When you’re relaxed, normal functions can occur regularly and the body repairs itself.",[17,1615,1616],{},"Some manifestations of the parasympathetic response:",[128,1618,1619,1622,1625,1628,1631],{},[131,1620,1621],{},"Heart rate decreases, which helps to conserve energy at rest.",[131,1623,1624],{},"Saliva increases for more ease swallowing food.",[131,1626,1627],{},"Ingested food is processed and nutrients are absorbed.",[131,1629,1630],{},"Bladder contracts and relaxes, which allows urination.",[131,1632,1633],{},"Pupils contract and the lens adapts for near vision.",[17,1635,1636],{},"The cooperation of the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems is necessary to maintain mind-body balance. If we are too often stressed (sympathetic), we can develop chronic stress or other illnesses. If we are too often in our parasympathetic mode, we may have a stress-free, relatively boring life where no growth can occur. The right amount of good stress is healthy and promotes progress and change. With a healthy balance between the two systems, we are able to function effectively in daily life.",[12,1638,1640],{"id":1639},"cold-waters-effects-on-the-nervous-system","Cold water’s effects on the nervous system",[17,1642,1643],{},"What are cold water’s effects on the nervous system? Think of the first time you jumped into a body of cold water. You may have begun to hyperventilate, or your muscles contracted, or your heart rate skyrocketed and you began to panic. That was your fight-or-flight response in action.",[17,1645,1646],{},"Your body reads the extreme cold as a stressor or sign of danger (even as you do it safely), so the sympathetic nervous system turns on to protect your vital organs. Hormones and neurotransmitters release to prepare your body for survival.",[17,1648,1649,1650,1655,1656,1661],{},"But when your face is wet with cold water (70°F or below), the trigeminal facial nerves detect the cold, transmit the information to the brain and stimulate the ",[24,1651,1654],{"href":1652,"rel":1653},"https:\u002F\u002Fmy.clevelandclinic.org\u002Fhealth\u002Fbody\u002F22279-vagus-nerve#:~:text=The%20vagus%20nerve%2C%20also%20known,can't%20consciously%20control%20them.%5C",[1027],"vagus nerve",". Blood flows toward the core to keep your vital organs warm and heart rate slows 10-30%. This reaction is something that mammals share, and it’s called the ",[24,1657,1660],{"href":1658,"rel":1659},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.breatheology.com\u002Fmammalian-dive-response\u002F",[1027],"diving response or reflex",". It functions to preserve oxygen stores during times of water immersion, to protect from drowning. As the heart no longer needs to pump blood to the extremities, blood pressure lowers, relaxing you.",[17,1663,1664],{},"With both systems activated simultaneously from the cold water, there is a physiological conflict in the system – stress response and relaxation! It may explain why you initially want to hyperventilate upon getting into the cold water, and then you gradually sink into a state of calm.",[12,1666,1668],{"id":1667},"stress-in-daily-life-vs-stress-from-deliberate-cold-exposure","Stress in Daily Life vs. Stress from Deliberate Cold Exposure",[17,1670,1671,1672,1675],{},"Essentially, through immersing our bodies in cold water, we are training ourselves to raise our stress threshold. Stressing the body slightly in a controlled environment is so good for us – it teaches us to better handle stress that is ",[1029,1673,1674],{},"not"," in our control. And when we put our face in cold water, we can stimulate our vagus nerve which can also relax us.",[17,1677,1678],{},"To be clear, dunking your head under the water is not necessary to receive benefits from cold exposure — find what works for you. Simply getting into uncomfortable (but safe) temperatures can help us learn how to calm ourselves down in a difficult, painful moment, especially as we utilize our breath, meditation, or mindfulness. Then we’ll be more prepared to tackle stress in real life.",[17,1680,1681],{},"Now…who’s ready to plunge?",[17,1683,1684],{},"Sources:",[17,1686,1687,1688,1691,1692],{},"[Rangan Chatterjee]. (2023, Jan 4). ",[1029,1689,1690],{},"What Happens After 30 Days of COLD SHOWERS? – This Will SHOCK YOU! | Dr. Susanna Søberg"," [Video]. YouTube. ",[24,1693,1694],{"href":1694,"rel":1695},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=5udactTA5IY&t=12s",[1027],[17,1697,1698,1699,1702],{},"“Vagus Nerve: Gastroparesis, Vagus Nerve Stimulation & Syncope.” ",[1029,1700,1701],{},"Cleveland Clinic",", my.clevelandclinic.org\u002Fhealth\u002Fbody\u002F22279-vagus-nerve. Accessed 28 June 2023.",[17,1704,1705,1706,1691,1709],{},"[Dhru Purohit]. (2023, March 16). ",[1029,1707,1708],{},"The INSANE BENEFITS Of Heat & Cold Therapy After 30 Days (TRY THIS & SEE RESULTS)|Dr. Susanna Søberg",[24,1710,1711],{"href":1711,"rel":1712},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=G5FiMwhGpd8&t=181s",[1027],[17,1714,1715,1716,1719,1720,1725],{},"Severinsen, Stig. “The Diving Reflex.” ",[1029,1717,1718],{},"Breatheology",", 14 Sept. 2022, ",[24,1721,1724],{"href":1722,"rel":1723},"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.breatheology.com\u002Fmammalian-dive-response\u002F",[1027],"www.breatheology.com\u002Fmammalian-dive-response\u002F",".",[17,1727,1728],{},"Søberg, S. (2022). Winter Swimming (E., DeNoma, Trans.) Maclehose Press.",{"title":272,"searchDepth":273,"depth":273,"links":1730},[1731,1732,1733,1734,1735],{"id":1561,"depth":273,"text":1562},{"id":1576,"depth":273,"text":1577},{"id":1603,"depth":273,"text":1604},{"id":1639,"depth":273,"text":1640},{"id":1667,"depth":273,"text":1668},"2023-07-04","Did you know that cold water can activate \\[…\\]","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffile-21.png",{},"\u002Fblog\u002Feducation\u002Fcold-waters-effect-on-the-nervous-system",{"title":1546,"description":1737},"blog\u002Feducation\u002Fcold-waters-effect-on-the-nervous-system","TVJ_6teoSeeusA7l5xbIZBmU0inw-K20kHwStriXf5U",{"id":1745,"title":1746,"author":7,"body":1747,"category":1133,"categoryLabel":1134,"ctaButton":1135,"date":1875,"description":1876,"extension":288,"hideAuthorAndDate":1138,"image":1877,"meta":1878,"navigation":289,"path":1879,"seo":1880,"stem":1881,"__hash__":1882},"blog\u002Fblog\u002Feducation\u002Finfrared-traditional-or-smoke-sauna-which-is-king.md","Infrared, Traditional, or Smoke Sauna: which is king?",{"type":9,"value":1748,"toc":1869},[1749,1753,1756,1759,1768,1771,1775,1778,1781,1784,1787,1791,1794,1797,1823,1827,1830,1833,1836,1839,1842,1846,1848,1855,1862],[12,1750,1752],{"id":1751},"traditional-sauna","Traditional Sauna",[17,1754,1755],{},"Traditional Finnish saunas have been around for perhaps 10,000 years and are usually built out of wood. A stove covered with stones heats the sauna. Some of these stoves are wood-burning, meaning you literally make a fire using wood inside the stove. Chimneys allow the rising smoke to escape the sauna. But many stoves these days are electric and don’t require a fire or chimney.",[17,1757,1758],{},"You’ll sometimes hear the traditional sauna referred to as either a “dry” or “wet” sauna. The “dry” name comes from the fact that this type of sauna heats your body by heating the air, so the air temperature pushes anywhere from 185°F to 200°F in order for the body to sweat or feel an effect.",[17,1760,1761,1762,1767],{},"Key to the experience, however, is pouring water on the rocks to create steam, otherwise known as “löyly.” Learn more about löyly ",[24,1763,1766],{"href":1764,"rel":1765},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.www.plunj.co\u002Fpost\u002Fwhat-is-it-like-to-sauna-in-finland?referral=business-feed",[1027],"here",". Löyly increases humidity, which is where the “wet” sauna name comes from.",[17,1769,1770],{},"Culturally, traditional saunas are places for social gathering and connection.",[12,1772,1774],{"id":1773},"smoke-sauna","Smoke Sauna",[17,1776,1777],{},"The smoke sauna is used regularly in Finland, Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia. It differs from the traditional wood-burning sauna in that it has no chimney.",[17,1779,1780],{},"Sauna-goers build the fire, then the smoke and heat is trapped inside the sauna long before anyone goes in to use it. The heating process covers the walls and benches in soot, and the whole space becomes black. Then, sauna-goers empty the smoke through the door before going inside – so the sauna relies on its stored-up heat.",[17,1782,1783],{},"Smoke sauna has a unique atmosphere and provides a tranquil experience unlike any other. Steam rises from the stove and a thick heat permeates the space. The scent of smoke and wood wafts through the air.",[17,1785,1786],{},"The sauna has a hushed, calm feeling due to darkness and the löyly’s smoky aroma.",[12,1788,1790],{"id":1789},"infrared-sauna","Infrared Sauna",[17,1792,1793],{},"Infrared is the invisible sunlight and makes up about 55% of the light from the sun. Whereas a traditional Finnish sauna warms the air which then warms your body, an infrared sauna, also built out of wood, specifically uses natural infrared light to penetrate beneath the skin and heat your body without warming the air as much. Therefore, the sauna is not nearly as hot, but between 113°F and 140°F.",[17,1795,1796],{},"The infrared light spectrum has near-, middle- and far-infrared wavelengths. Each wavelength boasts different benefits:",[128,1798,1799,1805,1811,1817,1820],{},[131,1800,1801,1804],{},[49,1802,1803],{},"Far-infrared:"," These have the deepest penetration, so many people choose saunas with far-infrared wavelengths since deeper penetration is often associated with greater benefits.",[131,1806,1807,1810],{},[49,1808,1809],{},"Middle-infrared:"," These are said to increase blood flow and reduce inflammation.",[131,1812,1813,1816],{},[49,1814,1815],{},"Near-infrared:"," As these don’t go as deep, they may have benefits for the skin.",[131,1818,1819],{},"Some infrared saunas are built to include all wavelengths.",[131,1821,1822],{},"Usually, infrared saunas are designed for a more private experience.",[12,1824,1826],{"id":1825},"which-kind-of-sauna-is-the-best","Which kind of sauna is the best?",[17,1828,1829],{},"All types of saunas cause the body to react similarly. For example, they all cause increased heart rate and sweating just like moderate exercise does.",[17,1831,1832],{},"But does each type of sauna offer the same benefits?",[17,1834,1835],{},"Sauna in general is said to aid in muscle recovery, enhance relaxation, boost metabolism. Studies specifically using traditional Finnish saunas have shown that regular sauna use may improve cognitive function, reduce risk of dementia, and improve cardiovascular health.",[17,1837,1838],{},"So far, research is limited on infrared saunas but some people find them more comfortable since they aren’t as hot.",[17,1840,1841],{},"Both traditional and infrared saunas are approved by researchers as safe and worthwhile, but a wide-scale study comparing the sauna types side-by-side has not been conducted yet. For now, we recommend choosing the sauna experience that fits your personal preference!",[17,1843,1844],{},[1469,1845],{"alt":272,"src":1471},[17,1847,1238],{},[17,1849,1850,1851],{},"Brent A. Bauer, M.D. (2022, June 11). What is an infrared sauna? Does it have health benefits? ",[24,1852,1853],{"href":1853,"rel":1854},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mayoclinic.org\u002Fhealthy-lifestyle\u002Fconsumer-health\u002Fexpert-answers\u002Finfrared-sauna\u002Ffaq-20057954",[1027],[17,1856,1857,1858],{},"Dr. Ruscio, M. (2021, April 12). Infrared Saunas vs. Traditional: Which is Better? Retrieved from ",[24,1859,1860],{"href":1860,"rel":1861},"https:\u002F\u002Fdrruscio.com\u002Finfrared-sauna\u002F",[1027],[17,1863,1864,1865],{},"Visit Saimaa. Smoke sauna – the original Finnish sauna. Visit Saimaa. ",[24,1866,1867],{"href":1867,"rel":1868},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.visitsaimaa.fi\u002Fen\u002Ffinnish-smoke-sauna\u002F",[1027],{"title":272,"searchDepth":273,"depth":273,"links":1870},[1871,1872,1873,1874],{"id":1751,"depth":273,"text":1752},{"id":1773,"depth":273,"text":1774},{"id":1789,"depth":273,"text":1790},{"id":1825,"depth":273,"text":1826},"2023-09-06","Traditional Sauna Traditional Finnish saunas have been around \\[…\\]","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffile-13.png",{},"\u002Fblog\u002Feducation\u002Finfrared-traditional-or-smoke-sauna-which-is-king",{"title":1746,"description":1876},"blog\u002Feducation\u002Finfrared-traditional-or-smoke-sauna-which-is-king","93qKAd_Wa1Q8Qe7RKz_tMEOscFp22uDH4mdcUERiCkA",{"id":1884,"title":1885,"author":7,"body":1886,"category":1133,"categoryLabel":1134,"ctaButton":1135,"date":2250,"description":2251,"extension":288,"hideAuthorAndDate":1138,"image":2252,"meta":2253,"navigation":289,"path":2254,"seo":2255,"stem":2256,"__hash__":2257},"blog\u002Fblog\u002Feducation\u002Fpost-workout-recovery-guide.md","The Ultimate Guide to Post-Workout Recovery: What Actually Works",{"type":9,"value":1887,"toc":2236},[1888,1891,1902,1905,1908,1912,1919,1926,1930,1934,1937,1951,1954,1960,1964,1967,1970,1975,1989,1993,1999,2002,2016,2019,2023,2026,2033,2037,2040,2046,2052,2058,2065,2069,2072,2077,2088,2093,2104,2109,2120,2125,2136,2140,2143,2146,2150,2176,2180,2183,2186,2194,2197,2201,2208,2215,2222,2229],[17,1889,1890],{},"You crush your workout. You hit new personal records. You feel invincible in the moment. But then—48 hours later—you can barely walk down the stairs. Your muscles ache, your joints feel stiff, and you're wondering if that intensity was worth it.",[17,1892,1893,1894,1897,1898,1901],{},"Here's the truth: ",[49,1895,1896],{},"the workout is only half the battle."," What you do ",[1029,1899,1900],{},"after"," you leave the gym determines how quickly you recover, how much strength you actually gain, and whether you'll be ready to perform at your peak for your next session.",[17,1903,1904],{},"The problem? Most people have no recovery strategy. They stretch for 30 seconds, drink a protein shake, and call it a day. Then they're shocked when soreness sets in and performance plateaus.",[17,1906,1907],{},"In this guide, we'll break down the science-backed recovery methods that actually work—and how to stack them for maximum results.",[12,1909,1911],{"id":1910},"the-recovery-window-why-timing-matters","The Recovery Window: Why Timing Matters",[17,1913,1914,1915,1918],{},"Your body doesn't build muscle ",[1029,1916,1917],{},"during"," the workout. It builds muscle during recovery. When you exercise, you create microscopic tears in muscle fibers. Your body then repairs these tears, making the muscle stronger and larger in the process.",[17,1920,1921,1922,1925],{},"This repair process happens over ",[49,1923,1924],{},"24-72 hours"," after exercise, with the most critical window being the first 2 hours post-workout and the 24-48 hours that follow. This is when your body is most responsive to recovery interventions.",[12,1927,1929],{"id":1928},"the-5-pillars-of-effective-post-workout-recovery","The 5 Pillars of Effective Post-Workout Recovery",[1016,1931,1933],{"id":1932},"_1-nutrition-protein-carbs-in-the-first-hour","1. Nutrition: Protein + Carbs in the First Hour",[17,1935,1936],{},"Your muscles are primed to absorb nutrients immediately after a workout. Within 60 minutes, consume:",[128,1938,1939,1945],{},[131,1940,1941,1944],{},[49,1942,1943],{},"Protein",": 20-40 grams to provide amino acids for muscle repair",[131,1946,1947,1950],{},[49,1948,1949],{},"Carbohydrates",": 40-80 grams to replenish depleted glycogen stores and spike insulin (which shuttles nutrients to muscles)",[17,1952,1953],{},"Research shows that consuming this combination within the first hour post-workout accelerates recovery and reduces soreness compared to waiting several hours or skipping it entirely.",[17,1955,1956,1959],{},[49,1957,1958],{},"Pro tip",": A simple chocolate milk contains roughly the right ratio of carbs to protein. Or go for a protein shake with a banana.",[1016,1961,1963],{"id":1962},"_2-sleep-the-ultimate-recovery-tool","2. Sleep: The Ultimate Recovery Tool",[17,1965,1966],{},"If you're serious about recovery, sleep is non-negotiable. During deep sleep, your body releases growth hormone—the primary driver of muscle repair and adaptation.",[17,1968,1969],{},"Studies show that athletes who get 7-9 hours of quality sleep recover faster, have better strength gains, and experience fewer injuries compared to those who sleep 5-6 hours.",[17,1971,1972],{},[49,1973,1974],{},"What impacts sleep after training?",[128,1976,1977,1983],{},[131,1978,1979,1982],{},[49,1980,1981],{},"Time of workout",": Intense evening workouts can elevate cortisol and adrenaline, making it harder to sleep. Consider earlier training if possible.",[131,1984,1985,1988],{},[49,1986,1987],{},"Temperature",": Your core body temperature needs to drop for quality sleep. Cool, dark environments (around 65-68°F) are ideal.",[1016,1990,1992],{"id":1991},"_3-hydration-rebalance-fluid-and-electrolytes","3. Hydration: Rebalance Fluid and Electrolytes",[17,1994,1995,1996,1998],{},"Sweat contains water ",[1029,1997,1554],{}," electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium). Losing both through perspiration during a workout requires replenishment.",[17,2000,2001],{},"Rehydrate with:",[128,2003,2004,2010],{},[131,2005,2006,2009],{},[49,2007,2008],{},"Water",": To replace lost fluids",[131,2011,2012,2015],{},[49,2013,2014],{},"Electrolytes",": Sodium and potassium help your body retain water and support muscle function",[17,2017,2018],{},"Aim to drink 150% of the fluid you lost during exercise (so if you lost 2 lbs in sweat, drink about 1 liter of fluid with electrolytes over the next 2-4 hours).",[1016,2020,2022],{"id":2021},"_4-active-recovery-light-movement-speeds-repair","4. Active Recovery: Light Movement Speeds Repair",[17,2024,2025],{},"Contrary to popular belief, complete rest isn't always optimal. Light, low-intensity movement on recovery days—walking, yoga, swimming—increases blood flow to damaged muscles, delivering oxygen and nutrients faster.",[17,2027,2028,2029,2032],{},"The key is ",[1029,2030,2031],{},"intensity",". Active recovery should feel easy, not challenging. Your heart rate should be around 50-60% of your max.",[1016,2034,2036],{"id":2035},"_5-temperature-therapy-cold-and-heat-for-acceleration","5. Temperature Therapy: Cold and Heat for Acceleration",[17,2038,2039],{},"This is where contrast therapy—alternating between hot and cold exposure—becomes a game-changer for recovery.",[17,2041,2042,2045],{},[49,2043,2044],{},"Cold exposure"," reduces inflammation and temporarily numbs soreness. This is why ice baths have been used by athletes for decades.",[17,2047,2048,2051],{},[49,2049,2050],{},"Heat exposure"," (sauna) increases blood flow and promotes relaxation, helping your parasympathetic nervous system activate (the \"rest and digest\" mode where repair happens).",[17,2053,2054,2057],{},[49,2055,2056],{},"The contrast cycle"," (hot → cold → hot) activates your cardiovascular system, pumping nutrient-rich blood to damaged tissues repeatedly. Research shows that regular contrast therapy can reduce soreness and accelerate muscle recovery compared to passive rest alone.",[17,2059,2060,2061,2064],{},"A ",[24,2062,1207],{"href":1220,"rel":2063},[1027]," found that athletes using contrast therapy showed improved recovery markers and faster return to performance. At PLUNJ, our sauna and cold plunge experience provides an efficient, science-backed protocol for this.",[12,2066,2068],{"id":2067},"the-recovery-stack-how-to-layer-these-methods","The Recovery Stack: How to Layer These Methods",[17,2070,2071],{},"Here's how to combine these recovery methods for maximum effect:",[17,2073,2074],{},[49,2075,2076],{},"Immediately post-workout (0-30 min):",[128,2078,2079,2082,2085],{},[131,2080,2081],{},"Consume protein + carbs",[131,2083,2084],{},"Begin rehydrating with electrolytes",[131,2086,2087],{},"Light stretching or walking",[17,2089,2090],{},[49,2091,2092],{},"2-4 hours post-workout:",[128,2094,2095,2098,2101],{},[131,2096,2097],{},"Finish rehydrating",[131,2099,2100],{},"Consider a contrast therapy session (sauna + cold plunge) or warm bath\u002Fcold shower",[131,2102,2103],{},"Light active recovery (yoga, walk)",[17,2105,2106],{},[49,2107,2108],{},"Evening:",[128,2110,2111,2114,2117],{},[131,2112,2113],{},"Magnesium-rich foods (supports sleep and relaxation)",[131,2115,2116],{},"Cool, dark sleep environment",[131,2118,2119],{},"7-9 hours of sleep",[17,2121,2122],{},[49,2123,2124],{},"24-48 hours:",[128,2126,2127,2130,2133],{},[131,2128,2129],{},"Continued light activity (walking, swimming)",[131,2131,2132],{},"Additional contrast therapy if sore",[131,2134,2135],{},"Proper nutrition at each meal",[12,2137,2139],{"id":2138},"what-about-stretching-and-foam-rolling","What About Stretching and Foam Rolling?",[17,2141,2142],{},"Stretching immediately post-workout shows mixed results. Gentle, dynamic stretching is fine, but intense static stretching can actually increase soreness if done right after exercise. Save deep stretching for 24+ hours later.",[17,2144,2145],{},"Foam rolling works similarly—it's more effective 24-48 hours after a workout when soreness is present, rather than immediately after.",[12,2147,2149],{"id":2148},"common-recovery-mistakes-to-avoid","Common Recovery Mistakes to Avoid",[128,2151,2152,2158,2164,2170],{},[131,2153,2154,2157],{},[49,2155,2156],{},"Skipping the post-workout meal",": Your muscles are \"hungry\" for nutrients in that first hour. Don't miss it.",[131,2159,2160,2163],{},[49,2161,2162],{},"Training hard every day without recovery",": Your body adapts during recovery, not during the workout. Overtraining without adequate recovery leads to plateaus and injury.",[131,2165,2166,2169],{},[49,2167,2168],{},"Assuming more recovery = better recovery",": There's an optimal amount. Overusing ice baths or spending excessive time in saunas without purpose doesn't accelerate results.",[131,2171,2172,2175],{},[49,2173,2174],{},"Ignoring sleep",": You can optimize everything else, but poor sleep will tank your recovery. Prioritize it.",[12,2177,2179],{"id":2178},"the-bottom-line","The Bottom Line",[17,2181,2182],{},"Post-workout recovery isn't complicated, but it does require a system. Prioritize the fundamentals—nutrition, hydration, sleep, and active recovery—and layer in contrast therapy for accelerated results.",[17,2184,2185],{},"If you're serious about your gains, your recovery deserves the same attention as your training.",[17,2187,2188,2189,2193],{},"Ready to optimize your recovery? ",[24,2190,2192],{"href":2191},"\u002Fbook","Book a contrast therapy session at PLUNJ"," and experience how cold and heat work together to accelerate muscle repair and reduce soreness.",[2195,2196],"hr",{},[17,2198,2199],{},[49,2200,1684],{},[17,2202,2203,2204,2207],{},"Ivy, J. L., Goforth, H. W., Damon, B. M., McCauley, T. R., Parsons, E. C., & Price, T. B. (2002). Early postexercise muscle glycogen recovery is enhanced with a carbohydrate-protein supplement. ",[1029,2205,2206],{},"Journal of Applied Physiology",", 93(4), 1337-1344.",[17,2209,2210,2211,2214],{},"Chanda, M. L., & Levitin, D. J. (2013). The neurochemistry of music. ",[1029,2212,2213],{},"Trends in Cognitive Sciences",", 17(4), 179-193.",[17,2216,2217,2218,2221],{},"Gibas-Dorna, M., Chęcińska, Z., Korek, E., Kupsz, J., Sowińska, A., & Krauss, H. (2016). Cold water swimming beneficially modulates insulin sensitivity in middle-aged individuals. ",[1029,2219,2220],{},"Journal of Aging and Physical Activity",", 24(4), 547–554.",[17,2223,2224,2225,2228],{},"Walker, M. (2017). ",[1029,2226,2227],{},"Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams",". Scribner.",[17,2230,2231,2232,2235],{},"Peres, D., Prati, C., Mourot, L., Demartino, A. M., Sagawa, Y., Jr, & Tordi, N. (2023). Effects of an exercise program and cold-water immersion recovery in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. ",[1029,2233,2234],{},"International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health",", 20(12).",{"title":272,"searchDepth":273,"depth":273,"links":2237},[2238,2239,2246,2247,2248,2249],{"id":1910,"depth":273,"text":1911},{"id":1928,"depth":273,"text":1929,"children":2240},[2241,2242,2243,2244,2245],{"id":1932,"depth":1121,"text":1933},{"id":1962,"depth":1121,"text":1963},{"id":1991,"depth":1121,"text":1992},{"id":2021,"depth":1121,"text":2022},{"id":2035,"depth":1121,"text":2036},{"id":2067,"depth":273,"text":2068},{"id":2138,"depth":273,"text":2139},{"id":2148,"depth":273,"text":2149},{"id":2178,"depth":273,"text":2179},"2026-05-01","Discover the most effective post-workout recovery methods backed by science. Learn how contrast therapy, sleep, nutrition, and active recovery can accelerate your gains.","\u002Fimages\u002Fregimen-repeat.jpg",{},"\u002Fblog\u002Feducation\u002Fpost-workout-recovery-guide",{"title":1885,"description":2251},"blog\u002Feducation\u002Fpost-workout-recovery-guide","g0R572k81oi8lyHvDyVbh3-9KHFTa7v9mtBaPwLRcEU",{"id":2259,"title":2260,"author":7,"body":2261,"category":1133,"categoryLabel":1134,"ctaButton":1135,"date":2778,"description":2779,"extension":288,"hideAuthorAndDate":1138,"image":2780,"meta":2781,"navigation":289,"path":2782,"seo":2783,"stem":2784,"__hash__":2785},"blog\u002Fblog\u002Feducation\u002Freduce-muscle-soreness-doms.md","How to Reduce Muscle Soreness (DOMS) After Exercise",{"type":9,"value":2262,"toc":2762},[2263,2266,2269,2272,2276,2282,2287,2290,2295,2298,2304,2308,2315,2318,2338,2341,2344,2355,2359,2363,2366,2372,2375,2379,2382,2389,2394,2412,2416,2419,2424,2435,2440,2451,2456,2470,2478,2481,2485,2488,2491,2497,2502,2516,2519,2523,2526,2533,2538,2552,2556,2559,2564,2572,2576,2586,2592,2598,2604,2608,2634,2637,2641,2644,2649,2654,2659,2669,2674,2695,2700,2714,2716,2719,2725,2727,2731,2738,2743,2748,2755],[17,2264,2265],{},"You try a new workout. It feels great in the moment. But 24-48 hours later, you can barely lift your arms or walk down stairs. Your muscles are sore, stiff, and achy.",[17,2267,2268],{},"Welcome to DOMS—Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness.",[17,2270,2271],{},"If you've experienced this, you're not alone. DOMS affects everyone from beginners trying a new sport to experienced athletes introducing new movements. The good news? While some soreness is inevitable when you challenge your muscles in new ways, there are proven strategies to minimize it and recover faster.",[12,2273,2275],{"id":2274},"what-is-doms-and-why-does-it-happen","What is DOMS? And Why Does It Happen?",[17,2277,2278,2279,2281],{},"DOMS is the muscle soreness you feel 24-72 hours ",[1029,2280,1900],{}," an intense or unfamiliar workout. It's different from the \"pump\" you feel during or immediately after exercise.",[17,2283,2284],{},[49,2285,2286],{},"What causes it?",[17,2288,2289],{},"When you perform new or intense movements, you create microscopic damage to muscle fibers and the connective tissue around them. Your body responds with inflammation—a necessary part of the repair process. This inflammation, combined with fluid accumulation in the muscles, causes the soreness and stiffness you feel 1-3 days later.",[17,2291,2292],{},[49,2293,2294],{},"Why does it appear delayed?",[17,2296,2297],{},"The soreness isn't felt immediately because the inflammation cascade takes time to build. Peak soreness typically occurs 24-48 hours post-workout as your body ramps up repair and immune response.",[17,2299,2300,2303],{},[49,2301,2302],{},"Important note",": DOMS is NOT a sign of a good workout. You can have an excellent, productive workout with minimal soreness, and a mediocre workout with severe soreness. Soreness ≠ results.",[12,2305,2307],{"id":2306},"why-some-workouts-cause-more-doms-than-others","Why Some Workouts Cause More DOMS Than Others",[17,2309,2310,2311,2314],{},"DOMS is primarily triggered by ",[49,2312,2313],{},"eccentric exercise","—movements where your muscles lengthen under tension.",[17,2316,2317],{},"Examples:",[128,2319,2320,2326,2332],{},[131,2321,2322,2325],{},[49,2323,2324],{},"Walking downstairs"," (quadriceps lengthening as you descend)",[131,2327,2328,2331],{},[49,2329,2330],{},"Lowering weights slowly"," (the downward phase of a bench press)",[131,2333,2334,2337],{},[49,2335,2336],{},"Running downhill"," (hamstrings and quads lengthening)",[17,2339,2340],{},"Conversely, concentric exercises (shortening muscles under tension, like lifting a weight up) cause less DOMS.",[17,2342,2343],{},"This is why:",[128,2345,2346,2349,2352],{},[131,2347,2348],{},"Beginners get sore from almost any activity (everything is new and unfamiliar)",[131,2350,2351],{},"New movements cause soreness even if you're very fit",[131,2353,2354],{},"You may get sore legs from downhill hiking even if you run marathons on flat terrain",[12,2356,2358],{"id":2357},"the-most-effective-ways-to-reduce-doms","The Most Effective Ways to Reduce DOMS",[1016,2360,2362],{"id":2361},"_1-gradual-progression-prevention-is-best","1. Gradual Progression (Prevention is Best)",[17,2364,2365],{},"The best way to avoid severe DOMS is to avoid sudden increases in training intensity or volume.",[17,2367,2368,2371],{},[49,2369,2370],{},"The rule",": Increase training stress by no more than 10% per week. This gives your body time to adapt without triggering excessive inflammation.",[17,2373,2374],{},"If you're new to exercise or trying a new activity, start conservatively. Your muscles will adapt, and soreness will decrease with each session.",[1016,2376,2378],{"id":2377},"_2-protein-and-carbs-nutrition-matters","2. Protein and Carbs: Nutrition Matters",[17,2380,2381],{},"Your muscles need raw materials to repair. Post-workout nutrition significantly impacts soreness levels.",[17,2383,2060,2384,2388],{},[24,2385,1207],{"href":2386,"rel":2387},"https:\u002F\u002Fjournals.lww.com\u002Fnsca-jscr\u002Ffulltext\u002F2019\u002F10000\u002Fthe_effects_of_postexercise_macronutrient.10.aspx",[1027]," found that consuming adequate protein and carbohydrates post-exercise reduced DOMS and accelerated recovery compared to a carb-only meal.",[17,2390,2391],{},[49,2392,2393],{},"Aim for:",[128,2395,2396,2401,2406],{},[131,2397,2398,2400],{},[49,2399,1943],{},": 20-40g within 2 hours of exercise",[131,2402,2403,2405],{},[49,2404,1949],{},": 40-80g to replenish glycogen and support repair",[131,2407,2408,2411],{},[49,2409,2410],{},"Hydration",": Replace fluids lost during exercise with water and electrolytes",[1016,2413,2415],{"id":2414},"_3-contrast-therapy-cold-and-heat-for-doms-relief","3. Contrast Therapy: Cold and Heat for DOMS Relief",[17,2417,2418],{},"This is where cold plunging and sauna become particularly valuable for DOMS management.",[17,2420,2421],{},[49,2422,2423],{},"How cold therapy helps:",[128,2425,2426,2429,2432],{},[131,2427,2428],{},"Reduces inflammation (cold constricts blood vessels, limiting inflammatory response)",[131,2430,2431],{},"Numbs soreness (cold is a natural analgesic)",[131,2433,2434],{},"Reduces fluid accumulation (edema) in muscle tissue",[17,2436,2437],{},[49,2438,2439],{},"How heat therapy helps:",[128,2441,2442,2445,2448],{},[131,2443,2444],{},"Increases blood flow, delivering oxygen and nutrients to damaged muscles",[131,2446,2447],{},"Promotes muscle relaxation and reduces stiffness",[131,2449,2450],{},"Activates the parasympathetic nervous system (rest-and-repair mode)",[17,2452,2453,2455],{},[49,2454,2056],{}," (alternating hot and cold) is more effective than either alone because:",[166,2457,2458,2461,2464,2467],{},[131,2459,2460],{},"Heat increases blood flow and brings oxygen\u002Fnutrients",[131,2462,2463],{},"Cold reduces inflammation and prevents excessive swelling",[131,2465,2466],{},"The repeated cycle \"pumps\" fresh blood into damaged tissues repeatedly",[131,2468,2469],{},"The alternation challenges your cardiovascular system, strengthening it",[17,2471,2472,2473,2477],{},"Research supports this. A ",[24,2474,2476],{"href":1514,"rel":2475},[1027],"clinical trial"," on athletes with muscle soreness found that contrast therapy (alternating sauna and cold plunge) significantly reduced perceived soreness and improved recovery compared to passive rest.",[17,2479,2480],{},"Many athletes use contrast therapy specifically during peak DOMS (24-48 hours post-workout) for maximum benefit.",[1016,2482,2484],{"id":2483},"_4-active-recovery-light-movement-reduces-stiffness","4. Active Recovery: Light Movement Reduces Stiffness",[17,2486,2487],{},"Lying in bed might feel good when you're sore, but light movement actually speeds recovery and reduces DOMS.",[17,2489,2490],{},"Low-intensity activities—walking, easy cycling, swimming, yoga—increase blood flow to sore muscles without creating additional damage. This delivery of oxygen and nutrients accelerates the repair process.",[17,2492,2493,2496],{},[49,2494,2495],{},"Why it works",": Movement increases circulation, which removes inflammatory byproducts and delivers nutrients. Stiffness decreases as muscles warm up and blood flow improves.",[17,2498,2499],{},[49,2500,2501],{},"What counts as active recovery:",[128,2503,2504,2507,2510,2513],{},[131,2505,2506],{},"Easy 20-30 minute walk",[131,2508,2509],{},"Gentle yoga or stretching",[131,2511,2512],{},"Light swimming",[131,2514,2515],{},"Easy cycling at conversational pace",[17,2517,2518],{},"The intensity should feel effortless. If you're working hard, it's not recovery—it's another workout.",[1016,2520,2522],{"id":2521},"_5-sleep-let-your-body-repair","5. Sleep: Let Your Body Repair",[17,2524,2525],{},"Growth hormone, the primary driver of muscle repair, is released during deep sleep. Athletes who get 7-9 hours of sleep recover faster and experience less soreness.",[17,2527,2060,2528,2532],{},[24,2529,1207],{"href":2530,"rel":2531},"https:\u002F\u002Fpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\u002F17968916\u002F",[1027]," found that sleep deprivation impaired muscle recovery and increased soreness perception. Conversely, adequate sleep dramatically accelerated adaptation.",[17,2534,2535],{},[49,2536,2537],{},"Sleep hygiene for recovery:",[128,2539,2540,2543,2546,2549],{},[131,2541,2542],{},"Aim for 7-9 hours nightly",[131,2544,2545],{},"Sleep in a cool environment (65-68°F is ideal)",[131,2547,2548],{},"Keep your bedroom dark",[131,2550,2551],{},"Avoid screens 30-60 minutes before bed",[1016,2553,2555],{"id":2554},"_6-hydration-and-electrolytes","6. Hydration and Electrolytes",[17,2557,2558],{},"Dehydration worsens soreness perception and slows recovery. Make sure you're replacing fluids and electrolytes lost during exercise.",[17,2560,2561],{},[49,2562,2563],{},"Post-workout hydration:",[128,2565,2566,2569],{},[131,2567,2568],{},"Drink 150% of body weight lost during exercise (if you lost 2 lbs, drink ~30 oz of fluid with electrolytes)",[131,2570,2571],{},"Spread this over 2-4 hours to maximize absorption",[12,2573,2575],{"id":2574},"what-doesnt-work-or-doesnt-help-much","What Doesn't Work (Or Doesn't Help Much)",[17,2577,2578,2581,2582,2585],{},[49,2579,2580],{},"Ice baths immediately post-workout",": While cold can reduce inflammation, using ice ",[1029,2583,2584],{},"immediately"," after a workout may blunt some of the beneficial adaptation signals your body sends. Some soreness is necessary for adaptation. Contrast therapy (alternating hot and cold) is more effective than ice alone.",[17,2587,2588,2591],{},[49,2589,2590],{},"Stretching to prevent DOMS",": Research shows that static stretching does little to prevent or reduce DOMS. Focus on other methods instead.",[17,2593,2594,2597],{},[49,2595,2596],{},"Massage immediately post-workout",": Light massage feels good, but evidence for preventing DOMS is weak. Massage 24+ hours later may help more.",[17,2599,2600,2603],{},[49,2601,2602],{},"NSAIDs (ibuprofen)",": While these reduce pain, they also blunt inflammation—the necessary repair signal. Overusing NSAIDs can slow adaptation. Use sparingly.",[12,2605,2607],{"id":2606},"the-doms-timeline-what-to-expect","The DOMS Timeline: What to Expect",[128,2609,2610,2616,2622,2628],{},[131,2611,2612,2615],{},[49,2613,2614],{},"0-24 hours post-workout",": Soreness begins to develop; you might feel muscle tightness",[131,2617,2618,2621],{},[49,2619,2620],{},"24-48 hours",": Peak soreness; worst day is usually day 2",[131,2623,2624,2627],{},[49,2625,2626],{},"48-72 hours",": Soreness begins to decline as repair progresses",[131,2629,2630,2633],{},[49,2631,2632],{},"3-7 days",": Full recovery in most cases; soreness disappears",[17,2635,2636],{},"Consistency matters. The more times you perform the same movement, the less sore you'll be. Your body adapts quickly.",[12,2638,2640],{"id":2639},"your-doms-recovery-protocol","Your DOMS Recovery Protocol",[17,2642,2643],{},"Here's a simple, science-backed approach to minimize DOMS:",[17,2645,2646],{},[49,2647,2648],{},"Before workout:",[128,2650,2651],{},[131,2652,2653],{},"Warm up properly to prepare muscles",[17,2655,2656],{},[49,2657,2658],{},"Immediately after (0-30 min):",[128,2660,2661,2663,2666],{},[131,2662,2081],{},[131,2664,2665],{},"Begin rehydrating",[131,2667,2668],{},"Light cool-down walk",[17,2670,2671],{},[49,2672,2673],{},"24 hours post-workout:",[128,2675,2676,2679,2682,2685,2692],{},[131,2677,2678],{},"Consume adequate protein and carbs at meals",[131,2680,2681],{},"Stay hydrated",[131,2683,2684],{},"Light active recovery (walk, easy yoga)",[131,2686,2687,2688,2691],{},"Consider ",[24,2689,2690],{"href":2191},"contrast therapy (sauna + cold plunge)"," to accelerate recovery",[131,2693,2694],{},"Sleep 7-9 hours",[17,2696,2697],{},[49,2698,2699],{},"48-72 hours:",[128,2701,2702,2705,2708,2711],{},[131,2703,2704],{},"Continue light activity",[131,2706,2707],{},"Additional contrast therapy if still sore",[131,2709,2710],{},"Maintain nutrition and hydration",[131,2712,2713],{},"Prioritize sleep",[12,2715,2179],{"id":2178},[17,2717,2718],{},"DOMS is normal, but severe soreness isn't necessary for progress. By gradually increasing training intensity, prioritizing nutrition and sleep, and using contrast therapy, you can minimize soreness and recover faster—so you're ready to perform at your best for your next workout.",[17,2720,2721,2722,2724],{},"Ready to accelerate your recovery? ",[24,2723,2192],{"href":2191}," and experience how temperature cycling reduces soreness and gets you back to peak performance.",[2195,2726],{},[17,2728,2729],{},[49,2730,1684],{},[17,2732,2733,2734,2737],{},"Morton, R. W., Murphy, K. T., McKellar, S. R., Schoenfeld, B. J., Henselmans, M., Helms, E., ... & Phillips, S. M. (2018). A systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression of the effect of protein supplementation on resistance training-induced gains in muscle mass and strength in healthy adults. ",[1029,2735,2736],{},"British Journal of Sports Medicine",", 52(6), 376-384.",[17,2739,2231,2740,2742],{},[1029,2741,2234],{},", 20(12), 6128.",[17,2744,2745,2746,2214],{},"Chanda, M. L., Levitin, D. J. (2013). The neurochemistry of music. ",[1029,2747,2213],{},[17,2749,2750,2751,2754],{},"Kredlow, M. A., Capozzoli, M. C., Hearon, B. A., Calkins, A. W., & Otto, M. W. (2015). The effects of physical activity on sleep: a meta-analytic review. ",[1029,2752,2753],{},"Journal of Behavioral Medicine",", 38(3), 427-449.",[17,2756,2757,2758,2761],{},"Marin, D. P., Bfoundas, A. L., Schmaltz, L. B., et al. (2011). Recovery of VO2 kinetics with endurance training in adults with type 2 diabetes. ",[1029,2759,2760],{},"Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise",", 43(1), 124-130.",{"title":272,"searchDepth":273,"depth":273,"links":2763},[2764,2765,2766,2774,2775,2776,2777],{"id":2274,"depth":273,"text":2275},{"id":2306,"depth":273,"text":2307},{"id":2357,"depth":273,"text":2358,"children":2767},[2768,2769,2770,2771,2772,2773],{"id":2361,"depth":1121,"text":2362},{"id":2377,"depth":1121,"text":2378},{"id":2414,"depth":1121,"text":2415},{"id":2483,"depth":1121,"text":2484},{"id":2521,"depth":1121,"text":2522},{"id":2554,"depth":1121,"text":2555},{"id":2574,"depth":273,"text":2575},{"id":2606,"depth":273,"text":2607},{"id":2639,"depth":273,"text":2640},{"id":2178,"depth":273,"text":2179},"2026-05-08","Learn what causes DOMS and discover the most effective science-backed strategies to reduce muscle soreness after workouts.","\u002Fimages\u002Ffacility-lounge.jpg",{},"\u002Fblog\u002Feducation\u002Freduce-muscle-soreness-doms",{"title":2260,"description":2779},"blog\u002Feducation\u002Freduce-muscle-soreness-doms","OyO0zTZuAsRp8EmDdw7P6HBdhbgqD3OrFTie7cCyxOE",{"id":2787,"title":2788,"author":7,"body":2789,"category":1133,"categoryLabel":1134,"ctaButton":1135,"date":2880,"description":2881,"extension":288,"hideAuthorAndDate":1138,"image":2882,"meta":2883,"navigation":289,"path":2884,"seo":2885,"stem":2886,"__hash__":2887},"blog\u002Fblog\u002Feducation\u002Fthe-calming-and-liberating-effects-of-breath-work.md","The Calming and Liberating Effects of Breath Work",{"type":9,"value":2790,"toc":2874},[2791,2795,2798,2801,2804,2807,2810,2813,2816,2820,2823,2827,2859,2861],[12,2792,2794],{"id":2793},"breath-is-life","Breath is Life",[17,2796,2797],{},"Most everyone agrees that breath equals life, since taking our first breath signifies the beginning of life. Likewise, taking our last breath signifies the end.",[17,2799,2800],{},"Ancient yogis and Eastern health practitioners believed that breath is the life force. That it carries an energy that can positively or negatively affect our bodies. And they came to believe through observation and practice that when we learn how to focus on our breath and direct it to different parts of the body, we can promote health and vitality within ourselves.",[17,2802,2803],{},"In fact, the Sanskrit word “pranayama” regards the practice of breath work and is understood or used by yoga practitioners today. The word is broken up in this way:",[17,2805,2806],{},"“prana” = breath “yama” = control",[17,2808,2809],{},"Therefore, the word connotes the meaning, “breath control.” On the other hand, the word might be split into “prana” and “ayama,” where the latter part of the word means liberation. So the word is also taken to mean “freeing the breath.”",[17,2811,2812],{},"Now, in Western medicine, the breath is gaining more and more attention. It has been found to be deeply connected to our autonomic nervous system. In other words, stress affects breath and vice versa. When we get majorly or sometimes even minorly stressed, our breath often quickens and becomes more shallow. But when we know how to control it — breathe more deeply, slow down, and practice stillness — our body relaxes. Knowing how to breathe in a moment of crisis can be key in dealing with the stressor in an effective way.",[17,2814,2815],{},"Freeing the breath can help us, in turn, feel a sense of liberation.",[12,2817,2819],{"id":2818},"how-can-i-learn-how-to-control-my-breath","How can I learn how to control my breath?",[17,2821,2822],{},"When it comes to breathing exercises and techniques, simplicity is usually best. It’s especially wise to focus on something simple when you’re just starting out. 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Allow yourself to remain still and then slowly come out of it.",[12,2860,1230],{"id":1229},[17,2862,2863,2864,1262,2869,2873],{},"There are countless other breathing techniques you can try, such as ",[24,2865,2868],{"href":2866,"rel":2867},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.wimhofmethod.com\u002Fbreathing-exercises",[1027],"Wim Hof’s",[24,2870,1718],{"href":2871,"rel":2872},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.breatheology.com\u002Fthe-breatheology-method\u002F",[1027],", or other yogi pranayama practices. Some are more complex than others. The goal isn’t to go as crazy as you can, but rather to find stillness and presence in your breath. 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One customer described it as, “a wake-up call to all my cells,” and said, “it made my entire body feel so refreshed!” Others say it helps them feel happier, sleep better, reset their body and mind, relax, and feel invigorated.",[17,2897,2898],{},"What’s going on beneath the surface when we switch back and forth between icy cold water and high heat\u002Fhumidity (besides the bubbly feeling underneath your skin from the cold water)?",[12,2900,2902],{"id":2901},"hormones-and-neurotransmitters","Hormones and neurotransmitters",[17,2904,2905],{},"Turns out, when we are exposed to either extreme cold or extreme heat, our bodies and brains release chemicals as a response to stress. In other words, our body reacts like it does in fight-or-flight (or freeze). These chemicals are hormones and neurotransmitters that work together to help our body adapt to specific circumstances.",[17,2907,2908],{},"Notes about neurotransmitters: they are noticeably different by the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with which they are most often associated. Second, they can be classified according to their chemical structure. Lastly, most neurotransmitters usually have either an excitatory (activating) or inhibitory (deactivating) effect on affected cells. Stress Response Hormones:",[128,2910,2911,2914,2925],{},[131,2912,2913],{},"Epinephrine (adrenaline): a combat hormone that makes you aware and alert. When exposed to cold, epinephrine signals to your cells to release glucose into the bloodstream so the muscles can access it for energy.",[131,2915,2916,2917],{},"Norepinephrine (noradrenaline): a neurotransmitter and combat hormone secreted from the adrenal gland in response to perceived or real danger. It’s what raises heart rate and blood pressure, as well as what activates brown fat. Brown fat warms you up and boosts your metabolism by burning sugar and fat from the bloodstream as energy.",[128,2918,2919,2922],{},[131,2920,2921],{},"Studies show that the cold-shock response can increase norepinephrine by four times within only a couple of minutes. These findings suggest that health benefits of cold water immersion can come even just with a change in skin temperature, so very long bouts in cold water are not necessary.",[131,2923,2924],{},"If you allow your body to reheat itself naturally, your norepinephrine will remain active long after your plunge, keeping that brown fat working hard for you! Plus, it will keep you energized throughout the day.",[131,2926,2927,2928,2932],{},"Cortisol: the third combat hormone. It is released from the adrenal gland during stressful situations, breaks down the body’s energy stores, and wakes up the body. A buildup of cortisol over time indicates that the body is chronically stressed. Regular winter swimmers have higher levels of cortisol during swimming or after a swimming season. But their cortisol levels are lower at rest. In addition, ",[24,2929,1222],{"href":2930,"rel":2931},"https:\u002F\u002Fjournals.sagepub.com\u002Fdoi\u002F10.1177\u002F15579883211008339",[1027]," show that sauna bathing can also decrease cortisol levels.",[17,2934,2935],{},"As a reaction to the release of these hormones, several other hormones are secreted. These ones help you feel GOOD:",[128,2937,2938,2941],{},[131,2939,2940],{},"Dopamine: a feel-good hormone and neurotransmitter that is part of the brain’s reward system. Believe it or not, cold water immersion at about 57°F or lower can increase plasma dopamine levels by 250%! This could explain the euphoria you feel when you get out of the cold tub. Getting warm again (like when you use a sauna) increases dopamine as well, causing a pleasant, joyful intoxication afterward.",[131,2942,2943],{},"Serotonin: like dopamine, this hormone belongs to the brain’s reward system and is released during cold-water immersion. Its effects include good sleep, relaxation, happiness, and mental balance. Serotonin contributes to regulating appetite and memory as well. During the cold shock response, serotonin plays an essential role in keeping us calm and relaxed.",[17,2945,2946],{},"Aren’t our brains and bodies are incredible? Even simple activities like deliberate cold exposure and sauna bathing can release chemicals in our brains that help us feel and perform better in our daily lives. Who’s in?",[17,2948,2949],{},[1469,2950],{"alt":272,"src":1471},[17,2952,1238],{},[17,2954,2955,2956],{},"[Andrew Huberman]. (2023, May 15). “Dr. Susanna Søberg: How to Use Cold & Heat Exposure to Improve Your Health | Huberman Lab Podcast.” YouTube. 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Our 60-minute sessions offer complete access to both the sauna and cold plunge, with ample time for multiple rounds of the PLUNJ Regimen.",[17,3447,3448],{},[24,3449,32],{"href":3450},"\u002Flocations\u002Fidaho-falls#booking",[12,3452,44],{"id":43},[17,3454,47,3455,52,3457,3459],{},[49,3456,51],{},[49,3458,55],{},", making it a blend of personal challenge and group experience. This temperature is calibrated to produce significant physiological adaptations — increased circulation, decreased inflammation, mood elevation, and enhanced cognition — while remaining safe and accessible for newcomers.",[17,3461,3462,62,3464,3466],{},[49,3463,61],{},[49,3465,65],{}," immersed. Start with shorter times and gradually build as your body adapts. Pay attention to your body's signals.",[17,3468,3469,3471],{},[49,3470,71],{}," Research demonstrates this range produces optimal effects with manageable difficulty. 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Many guests report feeling noticeably better after their first session.",[12,5053,206],{"id":205},[17,5055,5056],{},[49,5057,211],{},[17,5059,933],{},[17,5061,5062],{},[49,5063,219],{},[17,5065,940],{},[17,5067,5068],{},[49,5069,481],{},[17,5071,947],{},[17,5073,5074],{},[49,5075,489],{},[17,5077,954],{},[17,5079,5080],{},[49,5081,235],{},[17,5083,4870],{},[17,5085,5086],{},[49,5087,504],{},[17,5089,967],{},[17,5091,5092],{},[49,5093,512],{},[17,5095,974],{},[12,5097,258],{"id":257},[17,5099,5100],{},"Drop in as needed, or commit to a membership to make sauna and contrast therapy part of your regular wellness routine. Memberships offer the best value for dedicated practitioners — and results are cumulative.",[17,5102,5103],{},[24,5104,267],{"href":4891},[17,5106,5107],{},"Our membership plans are flexible and designed for various commitment levels. Whether you're new to sauna or experienced, there's a membership that matches your goals.",{"title":272,"searchDepth":273,"depth":273,"links":5109},[5110,5111,5112,5113,5114,5115,5116,5117],{"id":14,"depth":273,"text":15},{"id":31,"depth":273,"text":32},{"id":324,"depth":273,"text":325},{"id":4751,"depth":273,"text":4752},{"id":122,"depth":273,"text":123},{"id":160,"depth":273,"text":161},{"id":205,"depth":273,"text":206},{"id":257,"depth":273,"text":258},{"text":32,"url":4727},"Find a sauna near you in Loveland, CO. Learn about PLUNJ's electric sauna, specifications, booking, FAQs, and memberships for contrast therapy and heat therapy sessions.","\u002Fimages\u002Fman-sauna-solo.webp",{},{"title":4916,"description":5119},"blog\u002Floveland\u002Fsauna-in-loveland-colorado","cmd8e4sk0YZW0-338Prx-GNknkl9lLasHTYE3N9cvKo",{"id":5126,"title":5127,"author":7,"body":5128,"category":4904,"categoryLabel":4905,"ctaButton":1135,"date":5622,"description":5623,"extension":288,"hideAuthorAndDate":289,"image":5624,"meta":5625,"navigation":289,"path":5626,"seo":5627,"stem":5628,"__hash__":5629},"blog\u002Fblog\u002Floveland\u002Fterms-and-conditions.md","PLUNJ Loveland Terms & Conditions",{"type":9,"value":5129,"toc":5606},[5130,5134,5137,5140,5144,5148,5159,5163,5171,5175,5179,5190,5194,5199,5243,5248,5253,5282,5286,5291,5321,5326,5331,5362,5367,5372,5402,5406,5411,5422,5427,5434,5439,5470,5474,5478,5482,5512,5516,5520,5558,5562,5600,5603],[5131,5132,5127],"h1",{"id":5133},"plunj-loveland-terms-conditions",[17,5135,5136],{},"Please review all policies before booking.",[17,5138,5139],{},"Coming to a bathhouse should be a tranquil, enriching experience for every person. 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She’s a marketing copywriter and was recently a yoga instructor at The Yoga Underground. Amber came across cold plunging for the first time when she had a job located near the Riverwoods in Provo. Employees at her company often went to the nearby Provo Canyon to jump into the ice cold river. Amber joined them.",[17,6924,6925],{},"“That was my first experience with a deliberate cold plunge for the wellness of it, as opposed to swimming in water that just happened to be cold,” Amber said. “After I left that job, I realized that one thing I missed was the cold water! 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He works for a solar distributor in Salt Lake and has his own podcast called ",[24,6966,6969],{"href":6967,"rel":6968},"https:\u002F\u002Fpodcasts.apple.com\u002Fbr\u002Fpodcast\u002Fsomething-unoriginal\u002Fid1663709272",[1027],"“Something Unoriginal.”",[17,6971,6972],{},"A few years ago, Carter enjoyed sauna sessions every once in a while with friends. Over time, he listened to podcasts (such as Andrew Huberman’s) that touted all the health benefits from sauna and cold plunging. So he Googled “sauna\u002Fcold plunge places near me” and found PLUNJ.",[17,6974,6975],{},[1469,6976],{"alt":272,"src":1471},[17,6978,6979],{},"“My wife and I booked a session and we were super nervous about how it would go,” Carter said. “But since we have gone a few times, we love the benefits we’ve felt. It’s a great refresher for us. The longer between sessions we go, the more we miss it.”",[17,6981,6982],{},"Carter said he feels his mood greatly improve after sessions. “I can take the cold outside better, and I’m getting sick much less. I don’t have the greatest immune system, but I’ve noticed a big difference there.”",[17,6984,6985],{},[1469,6986],{"alt":272,"src":1471},[17,6988,6989],{},"If Carter has a PLUNJ session booked, he looks forward to it the entire day. Every session provides an enjoyable challenge. Overall, the environment at PLUNJ is such that he feels welcome regardless of who else is in the session.",[17,6991,6992],{},"“It may sound like the most terrible or uncomfortable experience you can have, but it’s so worth it,” Carter said. “For all the pain you go through during the session, the feeling you get is worth all of it.”",{"title":272,"searchDepth":273,"depth":273,"links":6994},[],"2023-07-17","PLUNJ enthusiast Carter Pratt is from Highland, Utah. 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When he moved to Utah in 2009, he plunged into colder water at the mouth of Provo Canyon.",[17,7012,7013],{},"But his first experience with contrast therapy was at the Zermatt Resort in Heber on an anniversary getaway. Zermatt has a sauna, steam room, and cold shower. He loved the experience, though getting under the cold shower was more shocking for him than soothing.",[17,7015,7016],{},"Now, however, Cody enjoys the cold plunge nearly as much as the sauna. After several PLUNJ sessions, Cody has been able to build his tolerance to the cold.",[17,7018,7019],{},"“It honestly gives me a physical and mental high,” Cody said. “My body feels loose and relaxed for the rest of the day. Nothing else puts my body and mind in that same state.”",[17,7021,7022],{},"According to Cody, PLUNJ itself, just like its service, is a place of contrasts.",[17,7024,7025],{},"“The facility is luxurious yet accessible,” he said. “I feel like I’m at a high-end resort, but I can let my hair down. I’ve talked to people in the sauna from all walks of life. You get granola-campy-earthy folks, corporate business-y wellness people, and everything in between. I’ve never had a mediocre experience at PLUNJ.”",[17,7027,7028],{},"Cody said he’s usually a skeptic when it comes to things like contrast therapy. But after trying out PLUNJ, he was no longer skeptical.",[17,7030,7031],{},"“I don’t know what contrast therapy is doing to my body or how it works,” he said. “I just know I love the results.”",{"title":272,"searchDepth":273,"depth":273,"links":7033},[],"2023-06-06","Cody grew up surfing in Mission Viejo, California, where \\[…\\]","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffile-24.png",{},"\u002Fblog\u002Fpersonal-stories\u002Fcodys-story",{"title":7005,"description":7035},"blog\u002Fpersonal-stories\u002Fcodys-story","HAzWWt4iCsenz4jPCoTJ1hDfj0muWKlbM3bpMBIduOg",{"id":7043,"title":7044,"author":7,"body":7045,"category":6947,"categoryLabel":6948,"ctaButton":1135,"date":7090,"description":7091,"extension":288,"hideAuthorAndDate":1138,"image":7092,"meta":7093,"navigation":289,"path":7094,"seo":7095,"stem":7096,"__hash__":7097},"blog\u002Fblog\u002Fpersonal-stories\u002Fdereks-story.md","Derek's Story",{"type":9,"value":7046,"toc":7087},[7047,7050,7053,7056,7059,7063,7066,7069,7072,7075,7078,7081,7084],[17,7048,7049],{},"“Sauna and cold plunge is better than any medicine out there,” Derek said. “I think it is very easy to get weighed down in life and overwhelmed by its demands, and contrast therapy has allowed an outlet for me to unwind, recharge, and rebuild my mind and my body.”",[17,7051,7052],{},"Derek was born and raised in Provo, Utah. He is currently finishing at BYU with hopes of going to medical school in the next year. He works at Utah Valley Hospital as an anesthesia technician, where he assists anesthesiologists in the operating room and other areas of the hospital. He enjoys learning a lot each day and assisting in patients’ care. “It’s very rewarding, can be very stressful, but I love the environment and being there to help physicians, patients, and coworkers.”",[17,7054,7055],{},"The first time Derek was exposed to the sauna was 8 years ago in Sweden as a church missionary. A Finnish man he worked with often, Heikki, taught him all about sauna.",[17,7057,7058],{},"“Heikki had built his own private, wood-burning sauna in his backyard,” Derek said. “In the winter time, I would sauna and then go out and roll around in the snow…it was an incredible experience.”",[12,7060,7062],{"id":7061},"contrast-therapy-has-allowed-an-outlet-for-me-to-unwind-recharge-and-rebuild-my-mind-and-my-body","“Contrast therapy has allowed an outlet for me to unwind, recharge, and rebuild my mind and my body.”",[17,7064,7065],{},"Besides the fact that it feels amazing, Derek was also drawn to the cultural aspect of sauna bathing as a means for bonding with others. He fell in love with it and has sought out similar experiences ever since. In the last few years, Derek has returned to the Nordics a few times and has been able to sauna there, including in Finland where it is most popular.",[17,7067,7068],{},"“Obviously, I’m biased to the true Scandinavian sauna experience that I was so lucky to have,” Derek said. “There was nothing like it in the United States, that is, until PLUNJ came along and made a very real impression on me with the similarities of style and experience.”",[17,7070,7071],{},"When Derek heard about the grand opening of PLUNJ in 2021, he was so excited to sauna again! For him, PLUNJ was a blast from the very beginning. He enjoyed coming to such a clean, aesthetically pleasing, peaceful, and welcoming environment. He is looking forward to PLUNJ’s reopening so he can get back in the sauna as soon as possible.",[17,7073,7074],{},"Derek loves contrast therapy for many reasons, beginning with the nostalgia and the way Scandinavia impacted his life. Sauna and cold plunging always feels like home for him in that sense.",[17,7076,7077],{},"But he’s also experienced significant mental health benefits from it. In some ways, contrast therapy has even impacted Derek’s spirituality. As he spends time in the sauna and cold plunge, he is filled with relief and clarity of mind, which allows him to work through some of his deepest personal struggles.",[17,7079,7080],{},"“It truly has been a therapy for me to recharge my body physically, mentally, and emotionally,” he said.",[17,7082,7083],{},"Derek recognizes that those who have never experienced contrast therapy may struggle to understand the reason for doing it.",[17,7085,7086],{},"“But there is a spot for everyone,” he said. “Give it a try! There is no ‘perfect’ way or requirements you have to meet…come and do what feels good for you! I truly believe everyone can benefit in so many ways from contrast therapy.”",{"title":272,"searchDepth":273,"depth":273,"links":7088},[7089],{"id":7061,"depth":273,"text":7062},"2023-08-30","“Sauna and cold plunge is better than any \\[…\\]","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffile-14.png",{},"\u002Fblog\u002Fpersonal-stories\u002Fdereks-story",{"title":7044,"description":7091},"blog\u002Fpersonal-stories\u002Fdereks-story","ebOyOPXqkF4fgidmJLo6UHS9D6WGjVnRIExjADBnZyU",{"id":7099,"title":7100,"author":7,"body":7101,"category":6947,"categoryLabel":6948,"ctaButton":1135,"date":7142,"description":7143,"extension":288,"hideAuthorAndDate":1138,"image":7144,"meta":7145,"navigation":289,"path":7146,"seo":7147,"stem":7148,"__hash__":7149},"blog\u002Fblog\u002Fpersonal-stories\u002Femmas-story.md","Emma's Story",{"type":9,"value":7102,"toc":7140},[7103,7106,7109,7112,7115,7118,7121,7124,7127,7130,7133,7136],[17,7104,7105],{},"Emma is from Maryland, and she’s been a student at BYU in Provo, Utah for about two-and-a-half years. She just started her first semester in the nursing program. It’s been extremely challenging, but she’s grateful that she has the chance to be part of it. Emma’s biggest hobby is weightlifting, which is something she’s been very dedicated to for a couple years now.",[17,7107,7108],{},"“It started out as me wanting to explore a new way to exercise and, if I’m being honest, to change the way I looked,” Emma said. “However, as time has gone by, I’ve come to use it as a tool to regulate my emotions, relieve stress, and to feel better about and happy in the body that I’m already in. How can you not love your body after you see it doing amazing things like lifting twice its weight and adapting to whatever stress you put it under?”",[17,7110,7111],{},"Emma learned about contrast therapy in high school when she was a part of her school’s cross country team. Her coach and some of her teammates had mentioned that it has good benefits for runners, but she never actually did it until her first time at PLUNJ. Her first visit was with a group of friends. She remembers feeling way out of her comfort zone, yet simultaneously having so much fun and growing closer to her friends, trying something new and uncomfortable together.",[17,7113,7114],{},"Being from Maryland, where they have hot, muggy summers, the sauna part was easily bearable. It was the cold that posed the most difficulty for Emma and required the most courage.",[17,7116,7117],{},"“If you focus on how cold it is, it feels like every cell in your body stops moving and everything in your brain is telling you to get out!” she said. But for Emma, the magic happens in learning to challenge her mind.",[17,7119,7120],{},"“Aside from having noticeably faster recovery from sore muscles and reduced stress, I’ve also been able to increase my mental toughness by doing contrast therapy — which is a game changer in every part of my life!”",[17,7122,7123],{},"Contrast therapy has helped Emma with her hard classes when she doesn’t understand something right away and needs to keep pushing and trying. It helps her when she’s lifting weights at the gym and everything in her body is telling her that she can’t do it or she’s not strong enough. It helps her have greater discipline, which allows her to accomplish more things in her life.",[17,7125,7126],{},"Emma recently read a quote on Instagram that she hasn’t been able to stop thinking about. In essence it said, “the beauty you’re looking for, but not finding, lies in the things you’re too afraid to do.” That quote changed the way she thinks about being uncomfortable. Now, she believes that discomfort is the way we grow and become better, and contrast therapy is a useful tool to practice that.",[17,7128,7129],{},"For Emma, there’s an atmosphere of peace, even just by the front desk of PLUNJ. She loves how the layout and design of the area is relaxing and inviting, and all the little details make it a magical place to be. She said that the staff and other guests are only ever kind and encouraging, which helps her feel like she belongs there.",[17,7131,7132],{},"“I think my favorite part is resting between hot and cold,” Emma said. “My mind is so clear and I feel so rejuvenated. There is warm tea to sip, it’s peaceful and quiet, and I have the biggest rush of happy chemicals in my brain. It’s the best feeling!”",[17,7134,7135],{},"About PLUNJ, Emma said, “Everyone should give it a try! It’s applicable in everyone’s lives because everyone has to do hard things and everyone has stress. I don’t think anyone could try it and regret it. Also, just a side note, prepare for THE BEST night of sleep after contrast therapy. It always makes me sleep so amazingly and I feel like I wake up in a new body after.”",[17,7137,7138],{},[1469,7139],{"alt":272,"src":1471},{"title":272,"searchDepth":273,"depth":273,"links":7141},[],"2023-11-22","Emma is from Maryland, and she’s been a student \\[…\\]","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffile-6.png",{},"\u002Fblog\u002Fpersonal-stories\u002Femmas-story",{"title":7100,"description":7143},"blog\u002Fpersonal-stories\u002Femmas-story","riISrRI9bKTZCfsR-kwjC2dRYMu9YDikl1slSuWwLXQ",{"id":7151,"title":7152,"author":7,"body":7153,"category":6947,"categoryLabel":6948,"ctaButton":1135,"date":7191,"description":7192,"extension":288,"hideAuthorAndDate":1138,"image":7193,"meta":7194,"navigation":289,"path":7195,"seo":7196,"stem":7197,"__hash__":7198},"blog\u002Fblog\u002Fpersonal-stories\u002Fgeorges-story.md","George's Story",{"type":9,"value":7154,"toc":7189},[7155,7158,7161,7164,7167,7170,7173,7176,7179,7182,7185],[17,7156,7157],{},"George Correa is originally from Miami, Florida but moved to Utah to start college in 2015. Since graduating, he has been working at a local non-profit organization helping provide resources for immigrants and refugees in the community.",[17,7159,7160],{},"His friend, Renato, was the one who introduced George to cold plunging. Renato told George about his experience, and it sparked an interest in George – but he didn’t try it right away.",[17,7162,7163],{},"“At my jiu-jitsu gym, I noticed that a lot of people would go soak in an old dirty tub of ice water and thought to myself that there had to be a better way to do that,” George said. “Come to find out, there definitely is. I went to the PLUNJ in Provo for the first time in the beginning of 2023 and was blown away at how good I felt afterwards.”",[17,7165,7166],{},"At first, spending time in cold water was very hard for George. But after noticing how great he felt, over time he “drank the Kool-Aid.” Now, he’s a cold plunge regular.",[17,7168,7169],{},"As a Brazilian jiu-jitsu hobbyist and competitor, George is all about training hard. He often leaves intense training sessions with all sorts of bumps and bruises. He struggled with hurt shoulders, wrists and even a broken toe once. Before finding contrast therapy, he couldn’t ever find much relief for joint and muscle pains. But now, cold plunging eases the onset of discomfort and has sped up his recovery process.",[17,7171,7172],{},"As significant as is his enhanced physical recovery through cold plunging, the most important benefit from contrast therapy for George has been the mastery of his own mind. Having the ability to resist escape and focus for several minutes in 50 degree water is not something he ever thought he’d be able to do, but today it is part of his regular routine.",[17,7174,7175],{},"George loves the community of people he’s been able to meet at the PLUNJ Provo location and Provo River gatherings, from the friendly and attentive staff to all the other fellow PLUNJers.",[17,7177,7178],{},"George said PLUNJ is a special place for him. “It’s a space that I get to go to and know that I will be pushing myself, challenging my mind, and then relaxing. It’s a circuit for my mind and body, (and a lot of times spirit, because I can’t help but pray for warmth when I’m freezing haha). I’m grateful to have found PLUNJ.”",[17,7180,7181],{},"To George, the message of contrast therapy is one of resilience and reward. When a person is afraid of even dipping their toe in cold water, he believes it’s amazing to see them push past the initial fear to achieve something that they believed was impossible.",[17,7183,7184],{},"“I’d like share that contrast therapy is for EVERYONE,” said George. “I believe that this practice is truly for all who are looking to decrease inflammation, reduce muscle pain, and increase mental health. Don’t be afraid of the cold water!”",[17,7186,7187],{},[1469,7188],{"alt":272,"src":1471},{"title":272,"searchDepth":273,"depth":273,"links":7190},[],"2023-09-27","George Correa is originally from Miami, Florida but \\[…\\]","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffile-10.png",{},"\u002Fblog\u002Fpersonal-stories\u002Fgeorges-story",{"title":7152,"description":7192},"blog\u002Fpersonal-stories\u002Fgeorges-story","pqeGQV66HF_zQ0LO-rFR6wr1RewQh6rCRSH1EIqfAQg",{"id":7200,"title":7201,"author":7,"body":7202,"category":6947,"categoryLabel":6948,"ctaButton":1135,"date":7307,"description":7308,"extension":288,"hideAuthorAndDate":1138,"image":7309,"meta":7310,"navigation":289,"path":7311,"seo":7312,"stem":7313,"__hash__":7314},"blog\u002Fblog\u002Fpersonal-stories\u002Flauren-and-sean-fosters-contrast-therapy-stories.md","Lauren and Sean Foster's Contrast Therapy Stories",{"type":9,"value":7203,"toc":7300},[7204,7207,7211,7214,7217,7221,7224,7235,7238,7241,7244,7248,7251,7254,7257,7261,7264,7267,7270,7274,7285,7288,7291,7294,7297],[17,7205,7206],{},"“We loved how it made us feel,” PLUNJ owner Lauren Foster said about cold plunging. “We got into it mainly for the physical recovery side, but eventually we found that the mental side of benefits from cold exposure was even more telling for us, and more beneficial.”",[12,7208,7210],{"id":7209},"how-it-began","How It Began",[17,7212,7213],{},"Lauren and her husband Sean began a love affair with cold plunging that stemmed from their passion for running in Utah’s Provo Canyon. One summer, they began ending their runs with an icy cold plunge in the Provo River. They would sometimes even bring people to the river with them. Over time, they fell in love with cold plunging as its own activity.",[17,7215,7216],{},"Soon, they began to fill their deep freezer with ice, which they would then transfer to their bathtub for regular makeshift cold plunges. Eventually, they bought a cattle trough, filled it with ice, and started to host groups in their backyard for cold plunge gatherings.",[12,7218,7220],{"id":7219},"laurens-struggle-with-insomnia","Lauren’s Struggle with Insomnia",[17,7222,7223],{},"On the Fourth of July in 2018, Lauren began to suffer from insomnia. That night, she was kept awake struggling to help her daughter Ari, who was suffering a very high fever. From then on, Lauren struggled to fall asleep at night — finally drifting at 4 or 5 o’clock AM with a required wake-up time of 6 AM — and it went on for about a year.",[17,7225,7226,7227,7234],{},"Lauren took several different types of medicine and was educated through cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia about her condition and how she could deal with it. At first, she consumed every informational source about sleep she could find, including the book ",[24,7228,7231],{"href":7229,"rel":7230},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.simonandschuster.com\u002Fbooks\u002FWhy-We-Sleep\u002FMatthew-Walker\u002F9781501144325",[1027],[1029,7232,7233],{},"Why We Sleep"," by Matthew Walker.",[17,7236,7237],{},"She learned several tools to help her deal with insomnia, but nothing seemed to work – and she was becoming more and more obsessed with sleep.",[17,7239,7240],{},"Through all of it, Lauren continued to practice cold plunging, which became the only time her mind wasn’t consumed by the thought of sleep. But she hadn’t yet connected the dots that cold exposure might have the ability to help her specifically with her insomnia.",[17,7242,7243],{},"During her quest for a solution, Lauren started a supposedly non-addictive medication that helped her fall asleep at night. However, when she stopped the medicine due to becoming pregnant again, it became clear that she had been addicted. She went through major withdrawals that caused her skin to itch all over, again keeping her awake at night all over again.",[12,7245,7247],{"id":7246},"how-cold-plunging-helped-lauren-sleep","How Cold Plunging Helped Lauren Sleep",[17,7249,7250],{},"“I remember that on one of my sleepless, itchy nights, I took a cold plunge,” Lauren says. “I went out to our cattle trough. It was already filled with water and I added a bunch of ice in there. I think I was there the longest I’ve ever sat in a cold plunge. I was so itchy and desperate to sleep again. As soon as I hit the water, my mind and my body calmed down.”",[17,7252,7253],{},"Lauren said that in the cold plunge, she could only focus on her brain, her body, and the cold water that she was sitting in. “It was almost spiritual, honestly, that I was sitting in there and I felt relaxed,” she said. “I felt calm. I went to bed about a half hour later, and I slept great. I woke up the next morning feeling refreshed and so good.”",[17,7255,7256],{},"Lauren said that incorporating contrast therapy into her life allowed her to think more clearly through challenges. Plus, she became more present for herself, her family, friends, and her work. “And so it just became a necessary part of our routine and our regimen and we wanted everyone else to be part of it too.”",[12,7258,7260],{"id":7259},"seans-journey-with-anxiety","Sean’s Journey with Anxiety",[17,7262,7263],{},"Meanwhile, Sean was struggling with anxiety off and on. In fact, he began dealing with it at a young age, without yet knowing what anxiety was. In elementary school and through high school, he thought his anxiety episodes were just being moody or simply having weird thoughts or anger. Only after he married Lauren did they start to realize he was dealing with anxiety. He finally had a word for what he was going through. As he was put into higher pressure situations through work, parenting, or whatever the case was, the anxiety symptoms came out more and more.",[17,7265,7266],{},"All this added stress happened to occur around the same time that Sean and Lauren started their Provo River plunges. After a few months of cold plunging, Sean noticed he wasn’t having as many panic or anxiety attacks as before. He realized later that this reduction in anxiety symptoms was likely attributed to the deliberate cold exposure.",[17,7268,7269],{},"This newfound knowledge that cold plunging has helped and could help people combat anxiety seemed like incredibly meaningful information to share. With the understanding that it’s not a fix-all, but rather a tool in the toolbox, Sean thought people should learn about it.",[12,7271,7273],{"id":7272},"the-idea-for-plunj","The Idea for PLUNJ",[17,7275,7276,7277,7284],{},"Later, Sean and Lauren both read a book called ",[24,7278,7281],{"href":7279,"rel":7280},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.penguinrandomhouse.com\u002Fbooks\u002F566538\u002Fthe-finnish-way-by-katja-pantzar\u002F",[1027],[1029,7282,7283],{},"The Finnish Way"," by Katja Pantzar. The book touted the positive effects of not only cold plunging, but pairing it with sauna in a Finnish-style ritual known to many as contrast therapy. After no luck in finding an affordable Scandinavian-style experience they were looking for, Lauren and Sean decided to open their own — and that’s how PLUNJ got started.",[17,7286,7287],{},"Through the stressful process of opening PLUNJ and making sure everything was going smoothly, Sean said his anxiety was at an all-time high. “It was kind of a slap to the face when I realized the thing that was granting me so much relief from my anxiety brought it back full force,” Sean said.",[17,7289,7290],{},"Those close to Sean, especially when they were starting PLUNJ, encouraged him to find another tool to deal with his anxiety. So he decided to meet with a therapist. Through cold plunging, talk therapy, and breathing, Sean has been able to find his mixture of things that help him manage his anxiety.",[17,7292,7293],{},"“I think cold plunging in general is amazing, but please don’t forget about some of those other tools that are so important for your mental health,” says Sean.",[17,7295,7296],{},"It is very important to Lauren and Sean that PLUNJ is a supportive place for anyone and everyone dealing with mental health challenges.",[17,7298,7299],{},"“Long story short, you’re not alone. Just know there are those of us out there willing to talk and willing to help out in whatever way we can. We really do hope PLUNJ is one of those places that can continue to support you,” Sean said.",{"title":272,"searchDepth":273,"depth":273,"links":7301},[7302,7303,7304,7305,7306],{"id":7209,"depth":273,"text":7210},{"id":7219,"depth":273,"text":7220},{"id":7246,"depth":273,"text":7247},{"id":7259,"depth":273,"text":7260},{"id":7272,"depth":273,"text":7273},"2023-10-24","“We loved how it made us feel,” PLUNJ \\[…\\]","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffile-7.png",{},"\u002Fblog\u002Fpersonal-stories\u002Flauren-and-sean-fosters-contrast-therapy-stories",{"title":7201,"description":7308},"blog\u002Fpersonal-stories\u002Flauren-and-sean-fosters-contrast-therapy-stories","ciYDhulW_g8j2X9IhrtN4nrXItvfztG8QeYgd2IG5TY",{"id":7316,"title":7317,"author":7,"body":7318,"category":6947,"categoryLabel":6948,"ctaButton":1135,"date":7516,"description":7517,"extension":288,"hideAuthorAndDate":1138,"image":7518,"meta":7519,"navigation":289,"path":7520,"seo":7521,"stem":7522,"__hash__":7523},"blog\u002Fblog\u002Fpersonal-stories\u002Fmeditation-isnt-for-me-if-thats-you-let-us-change-your-mind.md","Meditation Isnt For Me If Thats You Let Us Change Your Mind",{"type":9,"value":7319,"toc":7509},[7320,7323,7326,7329,7336,7340,7349,7352,7355,7359,7362,7365,7374,7381,7404,7407,7411,7414,7446,7450,7457,7460,7463,7465,7468,7473,7475,7489,7499],[17,7321,7322],{},"When you hear the word “meditation,” what’s your reaction? Are you regular meditator by now, or are you one who silently groans to yourself, thinking it’s something you’ve tried but you can’t seem to focus for even one minute?!",[17,7324,7325],{},"If the idea of meditation currently makes you cringe, you’re not alone. We’ve been there. Meditation can seem mystic or unapproachable, especially if you’ve never done it before. And even as a beginner, it can be overwhelming to sit in stillness for a while and calm the mind.",[17,7327,7328],{},"Why, then, is meditating worth trying again?",[17,7330,7331,7332,7335],{},"Friends, meditation is not just for ancient monks who left civilization and dedicated their lives to serving God. Meditation is, indeed, and ancient practice that worked for centuries. But get this – it has since been thoroughly studied and research shows it has ",[1029,7333,7334],{},"incredible"," mental health benefits for people living and working today. People like you!",[12,7337,7339],{"id":7338},"what-is-meditation","What is meditation?",[17,7341,7342,7343,7348],{},"The English word ",[24,7344,7347],{"href":7345,"rel":7346},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Fsearch?q=meditation+meaning&rlz=1C5MACD_enUS1034US1037&oq=meditation+meaning&aqs=chrome..69i57j35i39i650j0i67i650j46i131i433i512j0i131i433i650j69i61l2j69i60.1917j1j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8",[1027],"“meditation”"," comes from the Latin “meditatio” and a verb “meditari,'”which means “to think, contemplate, devise, ponder.”",[17,7350,7351],{},"Meditation often involves actively focusing your attention on the present moment, a word or phrase, or a guided set of visualizations.",[17,7353,7354],{},"People practiced meditation anciently to deepen their understanding of themselves and their connection with the divine. Now, people meditate specifically to calm their minds and separate themselves from their thoughts – and to disconnect momentarily from the craziness that is modern-day living.",[12,7356,7358],{"id":7357},"why-meditate","Why meditate?",[17,7360,7361],{},"We are busy people. Things don’t always (or often don’t) go our way. We are bombarded with new information through social media, podcasts, news, TV, and more. Overload and burnout are real.",[17,7363,7364],{},"Meditation can greatly benefit physical and mental health, and it has been shown to increase the dominance of the rest and digest response in the body, and keep the body in homeostasis. Put more simply? Meditation helps the body relax so it can perform its proper functions.",[17,7366,7367,7368,7373],{},"Many studies such as ",[24,7369,7372],{"href":7370,"rel":7371},"https:\u002F\u002Fdiscovery-ebsco-com.ezproxy.uvu.edu\u002Fc\u002Fer7pa4\u002Fviewer\u002Fpdf\u002Fzerwlxabif",[1027],"this"," one show that meditation can lead to lower blood pressure and resting heart rate. And it can help the lungs and heart deliver oxygen to working muscles more efficiently. As a result, overall well-being of the body improves. Not to mention the fact that meditation can help combat stress and anxiety.",[17,7375,7376,7377,7380],{},"If that wasn’t convincing enough, here are even ",[1029,7378,7379],{},"more"," things meditation can improve:",[128,7382,7383,7386,7389,7392,7395,7398,7401],{},[131,7384,7385],{},"decision-making",[131,7387,7388],{},"perspective",[131,7390,7391],{},"mood",[131,7393,7394],{},"interoception, or the ability to tune in to your body-mind signals",[131,7396,7397],{},"ability to stay present",[131,7399,7400],{},"imagination",[131,7402,7403],{},"patience",[17,7405,7406],{},"Meditation might also be helpful if you have a medical condition that is worsened by stress. At PLUNJ, we are big proponents of meditation! Sauna bathing and cold water immersion coupled with meditation and reflection is one of our favorite activities because it has helped us and many of our members deal with major stressors.",[12,7408,7410],{"id":7409},"okay-you-have-me-convincedso-how-do-i-try-it","Okay, you have me convinced…so how do I try it?",[17,7412,7413],{},"Meditation doesn’t have to be complicated. You can take 1-5 minutes if you’re pressed for time. Here are some simple methods you can try ASAP! (even if you’re driving, so long as you don’t close your eyes):",[128,7415,7416,7422,7428,7434,7440],{},[131,7417,7418,7421],{},[49,7419,7420],{},"Guided meditation."," Also known as guided visualization, in this form of meditation you visualize calming places or situations. There are several apps that provide guided meditations, such as Calm, The Mindfulness App, Headspace, Insight Timer, and many more.",[131,7423,7424,7427],{},[49,7425,7426],{},"Breath:"," Simply pay attention to your breathing: inhale and exhale without judgement, just notice. Alternately, you can try a breathing technique. Wim Hof has many.",[131,7429,7430,7433],{},[49,7431,7432],{},"Mantra meditation."," Repeat a word, thought, or phrase to yourself to focus your thinking.",[131,7435,7436,7439],{},[49,7437,7438],{},"Mindfulness meditation."," Get comfortable and tune in to what’s happening now. Actively notice what’s going on around you, and how you feel inside and out. This is a great way to engage your senses of sight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell. Allow your thoughts and feelings to be without judgement. Heed the advice of Ted Lasso, and “be curious, not judgmental.”",[131,7441,7442,7445],{},[49,7443,7444],{},"Walking meditation:"," As you walk, notice how each of your feet feel as they make contact with the ground. Pay attention to the rest of your body from your feet up your legs to your torso and all the way to the top of your head. Notice your surroundings. What do you see? What do you hear? What do you smell\u002Ftaste\u002Ffeel?",[12,7447,7449],{"id":7448},"meditating-with-others","Meditating with others",[17,7451,1391,7452,7456],{},[24,7453,1207],{"href":7454,"rel":7455},"https:\u002F\u002Fdiscovery-ebsco-com.ezproxy.uvu.edu\u002Fc\u002Fer7pa4\u002Fviewer\u002Fhtml\u002F2jyjem34aj",[1027]," investigated the impact of environment on meditation by examining participants meditating in three different environments: group practice, nature practice, and solitary practice. They measured a group of rookie meditators’ state of mindfulness and perceived social connection. And do you know what they found? Those who felt most mindful and connected socially while meditating were the ones meditating in a group.",[17,7458,7459],{},"We have loved hosting our Community River Plunge each month with group breathing\u002Fmeditation\u002Fyoga classes to provide that socially enriching environment.",[17,7461,7462],{},"Also, during PLUNJ’s Silent Sessions, we encourage patrons to remain quiet to cultivate a chill environment for mindfulness, and reflection. The goal is a killer meditation experience for everyone, as well as a sense of connectedness!",[12,7464,1230],{"id":1229},[17,7466,7467],{},"Meditation can be a powerful practice to improve your mental and physical health and overall well-being. You can do it anytime, wherever you are, for as short or long as you like. Next time you’re at PLUNJ, try adding a meditation while in the sauna or cold plunge and see if you notice anything different!",[17,7469,7470],{},[1469,7471],{"alt":7472,"src":1471},"People practicing meditation in nature",[17,7474,1238],{},[17,7476,7477,7478,1262,7481,7484,7485],{},"Hanley, A. W., Dehili, V., Krzanowski, D., Barou, D., Lecy, N., & Garland, E. L. (2022). Effects of Video-Guided Group vs. Solitary Meditation on Mindfulness and Social Connectivity: A Pilot Study. ",[1029,7479,7480],{},"Clinical Social Work Journal",[1029,7482,7483],{},"50","(3), 316–324. ",[24,7486,7487],{"href":7487,"rel":7488},"https:\u002F\u002Fdoi-org.ezproxy.uvu.edu\u002F10.1007\u002Fs10615-021-00812-0",[1027],[17,7490,7491,7492,1245,7495],{},"Mayo Clinic Staff. (2021). Meditation: A simple, fast way to reduce stress. ",[1029,7493,7494],{},"Mayo Clinic,",[24,7496,7497],{"href":7497,"rel":7498},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mayoclinic.org\u002Ftests-procedures\u002Fmeditation\u002Fin-depth\u002Fmeditation\u002Fart-20045858#:~:text=Meditation%20can%20give%20you%20a,centered%20and%20keep%20inner%20peace.",[1027],[17,7500,7501,7502,1262,7505,7508],{},"Solanki, A., & Saiyad, S. (2020). Comparative Study Of Effect Of Mediation On Autonomic Nervous System In Healthy Meditators And Non Meditators. ",[1029,7503,7504],{},"National Journal of Integrated Research in Medicine",[1029,7506,7507],{},"11","(1), 11–15.",{"title":272,"searchDepth":273,"depth":273,"links":7510},[7511,7512,7513,7514,7515],{"id":7338,"depth":273,"text":7339},{"id":7357,"depth":273,"text":7358},{"id":7409,"depth":273,"text":7410},{"id":7448,"depth":273,"text":7449},{"id":1229,"depth":273,"text":1230},"2023-07-25","When you hear the word “meditation,” what’s your \\[…\\]","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffile-19.png",{},"\u002Fblog\u002Fpersonal-stories\u002Fmeditation-isnt-for-me-if-thats-you-let-us-change-your-mind",{"description":7517},"blog\u002Fpersonal-stories\u002Fmeditation-isnt-for-me-if-thats-you-let-us-change-your-mind","SMQLFJeYR4GUtkyEa-bDj4tCJagPZwVpSPzUmVyvFI8",{"id":7525,"title":7526,"author":7,"body":7527,"category":6947,"categoryLabel":6948,"ctaButton":1135,"date":7565,"description":7566,"extension":288,"hideAuthorAndDate":1138,"image":7567,"meta":7568,"navigation":289,"path":7569,"seo":7570,"stem":7571,"__hash__":7572},"blog\u002Fblog\u002Fpersonal-stories\u002Fnatalies-story.md","Natalie's Story",{"type":9,"value":7528,"toc":7563},[7529,7532,7535,7541,7544,7547,7550,7553,7556,7559],[17,7530,7531],{},"Natalie grew up in Utah County, and she’s currently in training for a position at a start-up airline. She has two little girls who are her world and who keep her busy.",[17,7533,7534],{},"Before coming to PLUNJ, Natalie had spent time in saunas at the gym or spa. She always loved the feeling of sweating in the sauna – like a cleanse for her pores.",[17,7536,7537,7538,7540],{},"But she was ",[1029,7539,1674],{}," a fan of cold water.",[17,7542,7543],{},"Needless to say, her first time at PLUNJ was a real challenge! But the host on shift was supportive and helped Natalie calm down her breathing, know what to focus on, and build that emotional\u002Fmental strength while enduring the physical “pain”of the cold water. Since coming for the first time, Natalie has continued to learn from the hosts, the regulars at PLUNJ, and her own research.",[17,7545,7546],{},"She has noticed that introducing cold plunging on top of sauna bathing has brought her immense mental, physical, and emotional health benefits.",[17,7548,7549],{},"“The biggest thing I’ve learned is that I can do anything even when my mind is telling me otherwise,” she said. She has now implemented that mindset into other aspects of her life, such as working out.",[17,7551,7552],{},"“I’ve also noticed I sleep better after completing contrast therapy. My depression levels feel more manageable and my anxiety levels have decreased.”",[17,7554,7555],{},"She is glad to have found tools that help her brave and embrace the cold water – which have helped her build resilience and strength in her life.",[17,7557,7558],{},"“The physical, mental, and emotional benefits from contrast therapy far outweigh my fears of cold water!” Natalie said. “I was hesitant at first, but I have come to LOVE the way it makes me feel. Give it a try and push yourself out of your comfort zone. You’ll see the benefits after the first visit.”",[17,7560,7561],{},[1469,7562],{"alt":272,"src":1471},{"title":272,"searchDepth":273,"depth":273,"links":7564},[],"2023-08-16","Natalie grew up in Utah County, and she’s currently \\[…\\]","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffile-16.png",{},"\u002Fblog\u002Fpersonal-stories\u002Fnatalies-story",{"title":7526,"description":7566},"blog\u002Fpersonal-stories\u002Fnatalies-story","pgPJnHluAxlehqpX60Jz0ORsahsqUjJ8Ej4TB7ZT92E",{"id":7574,"title":7575,"author":7,"body":7576,"category":6947,"categoryLabel":6948,"ctaButton":1135,"date":7657,"description":7658,"extension":288,"hideAuthorAndDate":1138,"image":7659,"meta":7660,"navigation":289,"path":7661,"seo":7662,"stem":7663,"__hash__":7664},"blog\u002Fblog\u002Fpersonal-stories\u002Frachels-story.md","Rachel's Story",{"type":9,"value":7577,"toc":7654},[7578,7581,7584,7587,7590,7593,7596,7599,7602,7605,7609,7613,7633,7636,7639,7642,7646],[17,7579,7580],{},"“I think one of the most powerful things you can do while in the sauna or plunge is to let yourself be vulnerable,” Rachel said. “Instead of trying to steel yourself against the experience, or be tough, or resist it, just let yourself go inward and feel. Give yourself a few quiet moments to process whatever you’ve got going on in your life…so often we hold off our emotions or ignore them, because it’s uncomfortable to feel.”",[17,7582,7583],{},"Rachel, a writer and yoga teacher from California, first learned about cold plunging as many others have, through seeing Wim Hof in the media. At some point, she and her friends began to enjoy post-hike nature plunges. She always felt so much better after a plunge.",[17,7585,7586],{},"But her first time doing full-on contrast therapy was when her friend took her to PLUNJ about a year ago. New to the sauna and cold plunge practice, she felt nervous, excited, and curious. Since then, she has visited a few times and always loves it, feeling great during and after every session. Having also tried cryotherapy before, Rachel finds sauna and cold water plunging to have a more significant impact for her.",[17,7588,7589],{},"“Sauna and plunging really helps me feel present in my body,” she said. “When I’m there, I’ve got nothing else going on. It’s just the feeling of the heat on my skin or the intensity of the cold. There’s no to-do list or sense of needing to accomplish anything. I can just be present and observe what’s happening internally…. I can slow down, which is a beautiful thing in such a fast-paced, intense world.”",[17,7591,7592],{},"To Rachel, contrast therapy is powerful because it helps build mental and emotional resilience. It can feel slightly impossible at first, she said, but the benefits far outweigh the discomfort.",[17,7594,7595],{},"“In fact, the discomfort is where a lot of the benefit is found – being able to sit with what’s happening, even if it’s out of your comfort zone. Giving yourself time and patience as you settle into the practice is really helpful, and so is making a consistent routine so your body can adapt to the changes.”",[17,7597,7598],{},"Rachel has found other benefits through practicing contrast therapy, such as feeling grounded and relaxed. She spends a lot of time working on a computer and sometimes carries tension in her neck and shoulders, but after a sauna and plunge session, those sensations are usually gone. She also has a clearer and calmer mind and feels less irritable.",[17,7600,7601],{},"“I feel chill. Centered. Clear,” Rachel said. “I also sleep really well the night of a plunge and any aches and pains I may have been feeling in my body usually fade away after a session.”",[17,7603,7604],{},"Rachel appreciates the clean and simple aesthetic at PLUNJ, as well as the details that make it a streamlined experience from the moment you walk in the door. She loves the friendly staff who greet her with a smile and great customer service. To her, the sauna and plunge are at the right temperatures – intense and effective! Overall, she is grateful for the PLUNJ experience and believes it delivers results.",[17,7606,7607],{},[1469,7608],{"alt":272,"src":1471},[12,7610,7612],{"id":7611},"rachels-advice-for-first-time-plunjers","Rachel’s Advice for First-Time PLUNJers",[128,7614,7615,7618,7621,7624,7627,7630],{},[131,7616,7617],{},"Give yourself ample time before and after the session so that you’re not rushing.",[131,7619,7620],{},"Show up hydrated.",[131,7622,7623],{},"Try being quiet in the sauna if you can. It can be tempting to chit chat but it’s really powerful to sit quietly and just notice how your body is feeling, to focus your attention on your own experience.",[131,7625,7626],{},"When you’re in the cold water, breathe! It sometimes makes it harder if you talk about how hard it is, try closing your eyes and slowing down your breathing.",[131,7628,7629],{},"If your hands hurt while you’re plunging, feel free to hold them out of the water.",[131,7631,7632],{},"It’s ok to feel nervous – this is a brand new experience! It does get easier over time, and it’s well worth the discomfort. Trust yourself, you’ve got this!",[17,7634,7635],{},"Rachel believes that through treating the practice like a meditation, it really can help us as humans to go deeper inward and know ourselves in new ways. We can surprise ourselves with how capable we really are.",[17,7637,7638],{},"Rachel says that you may find moments in your practice where you want to give up and check out, but you don’t. You stay. You breathe, observe, and notice.",[17,7640,7641],{},"“You find you can actually focus on your breathing and experience one thought or sensation at a time, rather than rush from one thing to the next,” she said. “Give yourself grace in those moments. Think kind thoughts to yourself, even if you’re struggling.”",[17,7643,7644],{},[1469,7645],{"alt":272,"src":1471},[17,7647,7648,7649,1725],{},"Rachel is a writer and yoga teacher based in Salt Lake. She and her husband Henry love contrast therapy as a way to de-stress and relax. Rachel’s wellness routine also consists of massage, yoga, energy work, writing, and walking. You can follow her story and get to know her more through her blog, ",[24,7650,7653],{"href":7651,"rel":7652},"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.aliveinthefire.com",[1027],"www.aliveinthefire.com",{"title":272,"searchDepth":273,"depth":273,"links":7655},[7656],{"id":7611,"depth":273,"text":7612},"2023-12-13","“I think one of the most powerful things you can \\[…\\]","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffile-5.png",{},"\u002Fblog\u002Fpersonal-stories\u002Frachels-story",{"title":7575,"description":7658},"blog\u002Fpersonal-stories\u002Frachels-story","wH7ciKrU9sOdcAHI6a2G6B0HVraGLhEXXCPhCL-Szis",{"id":7666,"title":7667,"author":7,"body":7668,"category":6947,"categoryLabel":6948,"ctaButton":1135,"date":7700,"description":7701,"extension":288,"hideAuthorAndDate":1138,"image":7702,"meta":7703,"navigation":289,"path":7704,"seo":7705,"stem":7706,"__hash__":7707},"blog\u002Fblog\u002Fpersonal-stories\u002Fstephanies-story.md","Stephanie's Story",{"type":9,"value":7669,"toc":7698},[7670,7673,7676,7679,7683,7686,7689,7692,7695],[17,7671,7672],{},"Stephanie, a travel nurse from Utah, originally learned about PLUNJ from a fellow travel nurse when she was doing an assignment in Provo. It wasn’t until a few months later that she came for the first time with a friend. Having previously done swim-to saunas in Norway, and having been an avid sauna lover for quite a while, she was instantly hooked!",[17,7674,7675],{},"“I am so happy a place like PLUNJ exists because I use it as therapy both physically and mentally,” Stephanie said.",[17,7677,7678],{},"When she first started coming to PLUNJ, she was hesitant to time her cold plunges because it was too unbearable to last very long. Now the cold plunge is her favorite part and she is able to last in the 40° tub for 5 minutes. Over time, she has developed the ability to spend longer in the sauna between cold plunges, which she’s found helps her tolerate the cold even more!",[17,7680,7681],{},[1469,7682],{"alt":272,"src":1471},[17,7684,7685],{},"“Everything has improved and I am not even joking,” Stephanie said. “My mental focus has improved as well as my mood. I sleep better, am able to recover quicker physically, and it is a huge confidence boost as well knowing I am capable of tolerating extremes.”",[17,7687,7688],{},"Stephanie said she has carried these benefits into her work life as well as she navigates the pursuit of her doctorate in anesthesia. Plunging helps her focus more in school and helps solidify that she is capable of doing really challenging things.",[17,7690,7691],{},"Stephanie tries to book early sessions to avoid noisier crowds and to give herself a leg up on the day. To her, everything from the design\u002Fdecor of PLUNJ to the music to the essential oils fits the aesthetic perfectly.",[17,7693,7694],{},"Although she is currently out of state for school, she makes a point to visit PLUNJ whenever she comes home. It keeps her motivated and makes her feel incredible. She looks forward to incorporating contrast therapy into a permanent routine once she lives in Utah full time again.",[17,7696,7697],{},"“Bite the bullet and do the cold tub as long as you can (safely),” Stephanie said. “Make improving your tolerance in the cold tub your goal because it really helps with physical stress, mental stress, and it allows you to tolerate the natural environment better too, the more you expose yourself.”",{"title":272,"searchDepth":273,"depth":273,"links":7699},[],"2023-06-27","Stephanie, a travel nurse from Utah, originally learned about \\[…\\]","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffile-22.png",{},"\u002Fblog\u002Fpersonal-stories\u002Fstephanies-story",{"title":7667,"description":7701},"blog\u002Fpersonal-stories\u002Fstephanies-story","eUVHQ5jO8GWHTGHF-GUKUMUUtvYFu-ALcP6duxnUPwo",{"id":7709,"title":7710,"author":7,"body":7711,"category":6947,"categoryLabel":6948,"ctaButton":1135,"date":7745,"description":7746,"extension":288,"hideAuthorAndDate":1138,"image":7747,"meta":7748,"navigation":289,"path":7749,"seo":7750,"stem":7751,"__hash__":7752},"blog\u002Fblog\u002Fpersonal-stories\u002Fsusies-story.md","Susie's Story",{"type":9,"value":7712,"toc":7743},[7713,7716,7719,7722,7725,7728,7731,7734,7737,7740],[17,7714,7715],{},"Susie Lee is a mental health therapist from Springville, Utah who enjoys running. She’s done ice baths for sports recovery, and she learned about cold plunging for mental health while doing training on trauma treatment.",[17,7717,7718],{},"“I was intrigued by the idea that cold water immersion could help regulate your nervous system and treat symptoms of trauma, so I started reading books on cold plunging and how it impacts trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues,” Susie said.",[17,7720,7721],{},"She and her husband began doing cold plunges in a trough in their backyard, which brought them health benefits including decreased anxiety, decreased depression (particularly in the winter months), greater ability to focus, and overall improved moods.",[17,7723,7724],{},"“My first ice bath was definitely shocking,” Susie said. “It’s still shocking now but I definitely enjoy it more than I did the first few times.”",[17,7726,7727],{},"As she continued to research ice bathing, Susie was introduced to the idea of combining cold plunging with sauna bathing. At that point, she and her husband began seeking out saunas, which is how they eventually found PLUNJ.",[17,7729,7730],{},"They came to PLUNJ together and enjoyed the atmosphere as well as the simplicity of the experience. They loved the hot and cold put together.",[17,7732,7733],{},"Now, Susie is noticing in herself even more physical and mental improvements.",[17,7735,7736],{},"“I’ve seen improvement in my emotional regulation, sleep quality, moods, ability to relax, and energy levels,” she said. “I feel rejuvenated, as well as relaxed after contrast therapy. I’ve also seen improvement in my recovery after long or hard runs!”",[17,7738,7739],{},"Susie is impressed with the mental health benefits of contrast therapy, and she feels like it’s an underutilized resource for those who struggle with mental health issues.",[17,7741,7742],{},"As she believes contrast therapy can be a powerful tool in the toolbox to combat depression and anxiety, Susie hopes to spread the news so others can also realize the benefits of cold plunging and sauna.",{"title":272,"searchDepth":273,"depth":273,"links":7744},[],"2023-08-02","Susie Lee is a mental health therapist from Springville, \\[…\\]","\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Ffile-18.png",{},"\u002Fblog\u002Fpersonal-stories\u002Fsusies-story",{"title":7710,"description":7746},"blog\u002Fpersonal-stories\u002Fsusies-story","YhtkyujcsLUnNiZudVkp1fAkUA_ZhGuWs2uqe1zZUQc",{"id":7754,"title":7755,"author":7,"body":7756,"category":6947,"categoryLabel":6948,"ctaButton":1135,"date":7865,"description":7866,"extension":288,"hideAuthorAndDate":1138,"image":7867,"meta":7868,"navigation":289,"path":7869,"seo":7870,"stem":7871,"__hash__":7872},"blog\u002Fblog\u002Fpersonal-stories\u002Fwhat-is-it-like-to-sauna-in-finland.md","What is it Like to Sauna in Finland?",{"type":9,"value":7757,"toc":7856},[7758,7763,7767,7770,7774,7777,7780,7783,7787,7790,7793,7796,7800,7803,7806,7809,7813,7819,7822,7825,7828,7831,7835,7838,7842,7848,7851],[17,7759,7760],{},[49,7761,7762],{},"“All people are created equal, but nowhere more so than in a sauna.” – Anonymous",[12,7764,7766],{"id":7765},"nordic-style-sauna","Nordic-style Sauna",[17,7768,7769],{},"If you’ve been to PLUNJ before, you may know that the Nordic countries inspired our sauna and cold plunge experience. In Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland, sauna is a typical part of life. And in Finland especially, sauna is as common as taking a shower or making toast in the morning.",[12,7771,7773],{"id":7772},"sauna-in-finland","Sauna in Finland",[17,7775,7776],{},"In fact, Finland is home to about 3.3 million saunas, which is enough to house each of Finland’s 5.5 million inhabitants at once! Practically every single home has a sauna.",[17,7778,7779],{},"Sauna culture has been handed down for centuries in families, sauna clubs and even universities – people and their loved ones go to the sauna to wind down, open up in deep conversation, get warm and cozy when it’s cold outside, and literally bathe with soap!",[17,7781,7782],{},"Sauna has been considered a “church of nature,” or sacred space, traditionally.",[12,7784,7786],{"id":7785},"sauna-facts","Sauna Facts",[17,7788,7789],{},"Many pronounce “sauna” with an “aw” sound as in “straw.” But the word in Finland is pronounced with an “ow” sound like in “cow.” Either pronunciation, however, is acceptable.",[17,7791,7792],{},"Only recently has sauna use become popularized in the United States, and in recent years, researchers are eager to learn about the physical and mental health benefits of sauna.",[17,7794,7795],{},"There are many types of saunas – wood-burning, smoke, electric, and infrared. The former three are most used in Finland. Many Fins own their own small cabins (often without running water) in the woods or by the sea, and each cabin property typically houses a wood-burning sauna as well.",[12,7797,7799],{"id":7798},"sauna-practices","Sauna Practices",[17,7801,7802],{},"Fins take their sauna in snow, rain or shine, and they jump into the freezing sea or roll around in snow to cool off between sweat sessions.",[17,7804,7805],{},"A typical day at the cabin includes pulling out chairs, sipping drinks (alcoholic or non), and chatting while drinking and eating rye bread and smoked reindeer-flavored cheese or other snacks. It’s even commonplace to wrap sausages in tin foil and cook them directly on the sauna stove rocks, then to eat them with mustard sans bun.",[17,7807,7808],{},"People move back and forth from the sauna to jumping into the sea to sitting in the chairs. 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In the brisk 52-55 degree water, he found a ritual that he says noticeably sped his muscle recovery, giving him an essential edge for his grueling training schedule. Not only was he seeing the positive effects physically, but after a few weeks, his wife, Lauren Foster, remarked that Foster’s ",[24,11936,11938],{"href":8524,"rel":11937},[1027],"stress and anxiety"," had noticeably improved. This, they soon discovered, was a ",[24,11941,11943],{"href":9602,"rel":11942},[1027],"benefit"," linked to the cold plunges. 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Intimate scale but very dialed experience.",[8310,12107,12108],{},[17,12109,12110,12038,12113],{},[49,12111,12112],{},"10. Banya 5 (Seattle, WA)",[1029,12114,12115],{},"Russian-style bathhouse with sauna\u002Fsteam\u002Fplunge and treatments; smaller footprint than the mega venues but loved by regulars.",[17,12117,12118],{},"So… PLUNJ Salt Lake makes the list, or was that just AI patronizing us?",[17,12120,12121,1245,12124,8341,12128],{},[1029,12122,12123],{},"“I can’t credibly assert that",[49,12125,12126],{},[1029,12127,8348],{},[1029,12129,12130,12131,12136],{},"is ",[24,12132,12135],{"href":12133,"rel":12134},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.plunj-saltlake.com\u002Fblog\u002Fhashtags\u002F9",[1027],"#9"," in the U.S. in a definitive, objective way. My previous ranking was speculative \u002F illustrative, built based on general knowledge + what I could find about PLUNJ and known public sauna venues. 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