Using Deliberate Cold Exposure to Boost Brown Fat Thermogenesis
The sauna protocol that dramatically boosts the amount of growth hormone released
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Fast for 2-3 hour prior to Sauna to optimise growth hormone release post sauna
Fast for 2-3 hour prior to Sauna to optimise growth hormone release during sleep
Hydrate before, during and/or after the sauna. Drink at least 16 ounces (~0.5 litres) of water for every 10 min you spend in the sauna. Consider adding electrolytes
Hydrate before, during and/or after the sauna. Drink at least 16 ounces (~0.5 litres) of water for every 10 min you spend in the sauna. Consider adding electrolytes
2 x 30 min sauna with 5 min break for maximum growth hormone release
2 x 30 min sauna with 5 min break for maximum growth hormone release
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Using Deliberate Cold Exposure to Boost Brown Fat Thermogenesis
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