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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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Does ice bath blunt muscle gains? The research explained
Studies show cold water immersion after lifting can reduce hypertrophy by up to 30% over 12 weeks. Here's what the research actually says and when CWI still makes sense.
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