Tag: sauna

Scientific Nutrition Update 34: Sauna’s

Inspired by some of the profiles in Tim Ferriss' book The Tool's of Titans who used saunas to improve athletic performance I looked at what the literature suggested and found that this is a pretty well supported tactic. Script (remember I ad-lib a lot): For today’s episode I am going to talk about something I have come … Continue reading Scientific Nutrition Update 34: Sauna’s →

Could a Sauna Help you Run Farther and Lift More?

I AM NOT A DOCTOR.  PEOPLE HAVE DIED IN SAUNAS.  THIS IS INFORMATIONAL ONLY.  ALWAYS CONSULT WITH A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL. Occasionally I'll come across a piece of health or fitness advice that sets my bullshit detector off hard.  I was reading Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss (a book I highly recommend) when a couple of the … Continue reading Could a Sauna Help you Run Farther and Lift More? →