Everyone’s talking about ice baths—but most people are doing them wrong. In this video, I break down what actually happens to your biology during cold exposure, why brown fat matters, how to trigger cold thermogenesis for fat loss, and why contrast therapy (cold + heat) is the metabolic upgrade nobody talks about. I’ve done this for over a decade—skip the social media noise and learn how to do it right.
Chapters:
0:00 – Introduction
1:01 – The Truth About Brown Fat and Metabolism
1:30– Cold Thermogenesis: Turning Fat Into Fuel
2:45 – The Recovery Secret Most Athletes Use
4:21 – Cold Therapy for Mental Resilience
5:42 – Why Ice Baths Alone Aren’t Enough
6:45 – Start Simple: How to Begin Without Expensive Gear
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