

[Ice Baths] Using Cold to Improve Metabolic Resilience w/ Dr. Thomas Seager, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Coach Travis Mash #762
Aug 28, 2024
Dr. Thomas Seager, an associate professor at Arizona State University, discusses the engineering of cold plunges to enhance metabolic health. The conversation dives into the connection between environment and health, especially the role of clean water. They explore the impact of cold exposure on brown fat and metabolism, alongside raising questions about public health assumptions during the pandemic. Seager shares insights on how ice baths can improve mental well-being and metabolic resilience, all while highlighting the chilling trend's rise during recent years.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Water Quality and Genetic Insights in Athletic Health
02:08 • 11min
Navigating Water Quality and Filtration Options
13:00 • 4min
Impact of Environment on Health and Mind
16:55 • 20min
The Impact of Cold on Brown Fat and Metabolism
37:21 • 25min
Questioning Public Health Assumptions
01:02:18 • 6min
Metabolic Health and Fertility
01:08:32 • 13min
Chilling for Health: The Ice Bath Revolution
01:21:27 • 6min