Sauna sessions aren’t just for elite athletes anymore. Thanks in part to the rise of cold and heat therapy, saunas have become a staple at boutique recovery studios and even backyard setups.
I tried the trend myself with a dip in the cold Atlantic Ocean followed by a sauna, and felt it boosted my exercise recovery. But new research from the University of Oregon suggests that the humble hot tub might actually be doing more heavy lifting than we realized.
