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Post-Workout Sauna for Added Training Stimulus
Use sauna or other meaningful heat exposure after training, rather than as a separate standalone session. A typical protocol is up to about 30 minutes of heat after the workout, with hot baths likely providing a stronger stimulus than a hot shower. The rationale is that post-exercise heat may extend the training stimulus and support adaptations such as improved blood volume.
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“And in terms of timing, after a workout of any kind, morning or afternoon, or if you're not doing it after a workout, certainly in the later part of the day is going to be most beneficial as it relates to sleep.”
huberman · Benefits of Sauna & Deliberate Heat Exposure | Huberman Lab Essentials · Mar 12, 2026 · 38:30 · open ↗
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