The guides
Evidence, not hype
Plain-language explainers on sauna, cold plunge and contrast therapy — how each format works, what the current research does and doesn't support, and how to choose between them. Not medical advice.
Explainer
Explainer
Contrast therapy explained: how sauna-and-cold-plunge sessions work
What contrast therapy is, how a typical session is structured, and what the current evidence does and doesn't support.
How-to
How-to
How cold should an ice bath be?
Typical ice bath temperatures, how long people stay in, and why studios vary so much on both.
Comparison
Comparison
Infrared vs traditional sauna: what's the difference?
How infrared and traditional saunas actually differ — heat mechanism, typical temperature, session length, and how to choose.
Comparison
Comparison
Sauna vs steam room: what's the difference?
The practical differences between a traditional sauna, an infrared sauna and a steam room — heat, humidity, and which one to try first.