Podcast  ·  48 min

Cold Plunge for Metabolism, Mood, and Recovery

Ryan Duey breaks down the metabolic, psychological, and recovery benefits of cold water immersion—and how to build a sustainable practice.

Key Insights

Metabolic activation through brown adipose tissue and thermogenesis

Mood enhancement via dopamine and norepinephrine release

Recovery timing matters—cold blunts hypertrophy signals post-strength training

Sustainability comes from gradual progression and ritual