SweatDecks Blog
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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Cold shock response: how to manage your first plunge
Cold shock peaks in the first 30 seconds of immersion. Learn exactly what happens in your body and how to control your breathing and survive your first plunge.
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Sauna and heat shock proteins: how they actually work
Heat shock proteins rise within 30 min of sauna exposure. Here's what they do, how hot you need to get, and what the research actually shows.