Today I want to talk about the therapeutic effects of exposing the body to hormetic stressors such as exercise, fasting, and extremes of heat and cold. It’s important to remember that the benefits of these practices come with consistency. In the case of cold water immersion, I recommend trying to establish a routine that includes at least five cold showers and one ice bath per week. The water doesn’t have to be freezing; any temperature that makes you uncomfortable should be enough to spark an adaptive response and help the body mobilize fat, regulate blood sugar levels, and build resilience. To obtain the optimal health benefits from heat exposure, I suggest taking four saunas per week and limiting each session to 19 minutes. In this episode, I also answer some of the questions I’ve been getting lately about nutrition and exercise and explain how to build the stability and strength required to do a successful pistol squat.

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