Contrast Therapy

What it is

• Alternating hot (Sauna) and cold (Cold Plunge) exposure in cycles.

How it works

• Repeated vasoconstriction/vasodilation acts as a vascular ‘pump’ → circulation, perceived recovery, and combined hormetic signalling.

Goal relevance

• Recovery and circulation; complements repair-phase healing.

How to do it

• Several hot↔cold cycles, typically ending on cold (alerting) or hot (relaxation) depending on goal/time of day.

Cautions

• Same as sauna + cold plunge individually.