Fitness
Heat–Cold Periodization
Heat–cold periodization schedules sauna and cold exposure across training phases—matching thermotherapy to hypertrophy, recovery, and competition blocks.
Heat–cold periodization schedules thermotherapy across training phases—more heat in general prep or recovery weeks, less immediate ice during hypertrophy blocks, contrast only when soreness warrants. Treat sauna and plunge like training stress with weekly caps.
Common questions
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Should you cold plunge during strength blocks?
Frequent immediate post-lift ice may blunt adaptations; use cold sparingly in strength phases and emphasize sleep, nutrition, and deload heat instead.
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