Eat Train Prosper Recovery Modalities: Underrated & Overhyped | ETP#203
Nov 11, 2025
This discussion dives into various recovery modalities, distinguishing between what really works and what’s just hype. Infrared saunas are deemed overrated, while traditional ones get a thumbs-up. Cold water immersion is praised for mood and recovery benefits. Active recovery might just be an excuse, and yoga offers mixed results. Compression therapy falls short of expectations, while manual therapy is deemed useful for pros. Lastly, they evaluate supplements, endorsing a few key players but labeling many as overhyped.
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Consistency Beats Extra Sleep
- Sleep timing and consistency often matter more than raw duration for recovery.
- Waking and sleeping within a consistent half-hour window strengthens circadian rhythm and recovery.
Choose Sauna Type And Push Duration
- Prefer a traditional (Finnish) sauna over infrared for proven health benefits.
- If using infrared, extend duration and push discomfort to elicit meaningful physiological adaptations.
Heat Has A Therapeutic Ceiling
- Excessive heat can reverse benefits; there appears to be an upper therapeutic temperature.
- Extremely high sauna temperatures may impair health and fertility if overused.