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Welcome to the SweatDecks wellness journal. Our team of credentialed experts -- including sports medicine physicians, exercise scientists, and master builders -- covers everything from cold plunge protocols and sauna health benefits to installation guides and product comparisons. Whether you're researching your first home sauna or optimizing a contrast therapy routine, you'll find science-backed answers here.

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The afterdrop phenomenon in cold plunges: what it is and why it happens

Core temperature keeps falling for 10-40 min after you leave cold water. Here's the physiology behind afterdrop, why it matters, and how to warm up safely.

Read: The afterdrop phenomenon in cold plunges: what it is and why it happens