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Why You Should Stop Timing Your Sauna Sessions

Erik Berggren

Published on: 08/10/2026

Time isn't what ends a sauna session — your body's state is. Here's why the clock fails you, what the heat research shows, and the signal to listen for.

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How Much Do You Actually Sweat in a Sauna? A Practical Hydration Guide

Erik Berggren

Published on: 06/10/2026

A three-cycle sauna session can cost you half a litre to over two. Here's how to measure your sweat loss, what to add to your water, and what to avoid.

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What the Largest Cold Plunge Study Ever Conducted Actually Found

Erik Berggren

Published on: 02/10/2026

A 2025 meta-analysis of 11 trials and over 3,000 people tested cold water immersion rigorously. Here's an honest breakdown of what held up, and what didn't.

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What a Real Clinical Trial Found About Heat and Muscle Loss During Bed Rest

Erik Berggren

Published on: 30/09/2026

A 2019 clinical trial immobilized healthy legs for 10 days to test heat therapy against muscle loss. Here's what researchers actually found, and why it matters beyond athletic recovery.

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