Is it better to workout with the higher levels of growth hormone in that 1-2 hour post sauna? For instance [4-6pm], 20 minutes sauna, 15 minute pool (not necessarily swimming the whole time - pool walking), another 20 minute sauna. Shower, replenish some carbs & electrolytes, then 40 minutes of strength training, cool shower. 6:30 Hi protein dinner. Bed by 930-10. Maybe a little casein drink around 8:30.
I asked Copilot and got this ... Since saunas raise HGH for a couple hours afterwards, does it make sense do strength training after the sauna to improve muscle growth> Yes, it does make sense to do strength training after a sauna session to potentially enhance muscle growth! Here's why: Increased HGH Levels: Saunas can boost human growth hormone (HGH) levels, which play a key role in muscle growth and recovery. Doing strength training after a sauna session can take advantage of these elevated HGH levels1. Improved Blood Flow: The heat from the sauna increases blood flow, delivering more oxygen and nutrients to your muscles, which can aid in recovery and growth. Muscle Relaxation: The heat helps relax your muscles, reducing tension and potentially improving your performance during strength training. It's generally recommended to use the sauna after your workout rather than before, as this can help with muscle recovery and reduce the risk of muscle fatigue.
Great question? I also want to know as I currently work out first and the do 15 min in 85-98 degree sauna cool down for 30 the infrared sauna for 20/25 minutes. Should I work out after?
I have a sauna at home and do it on a regular basis. 20 minutes at 80 degrees is pretty intense to start with for a lot of people. Great content, really cool to hear about actual studies.
I have read that HGH is deleterious later in life. Nir Barzelai, a centenarian researcher at Albert Einstein Medical School, has found that the only common characteristics of centenarians are unusually high HDL cholesterol and very low IGF-1 levels - a marker for HGH. What’s your perspective?
I always appreciate the info from your videos. You mentioned that you do hot tub. Do you have any information on the benefits of hot tubbing as I have not been able to get a sauna setup at home yet.
Interesting!! I usually take a hot shower and finish off by taking a cold shower before going to bed. Good to know how spa is helping with growth hormone, thank you.🎉
Hello there. Here is the situation. I have a sauna. Husband decided to put cedar oil inside the sauna to finish the benches. When we got it I told him very clearly don’t put anything inside the sauna. Well he did not care about my opinion apparently. Now the sauna has a horrible smell. Any suggestions to remove the oil smell? Would you ever sit in the sauna again?
I live in Florida now. I had to get rid of my sauna, too big to move with me. In the summer, it gets real hot, I do most of my work in our Florida Room which has no AC. Then I lay in the sun for two hours at the height of the day and sweat the entire time not as much as I sweat in my sauna but a very nice glow...Would that be enough to stimulate GH?
Sounds like the extreme 7-day heat exposure twice a day for an hour each fits the description of going into a hyperbolic chamber for DBZ if it ever existed.
The DBZ hyperbolic chamber is not a heat chamber but a time chamber isn't it? It slows down time so that it's users can train for years in a small amount of actual time.
@@ME-br6lt It is. I say hyperbolic chamber is because if you have ever trained in very hot conditions it feels like time has all but slowed to a standstill as you get roasted. Everything seems farther away when you run, you question more if you've actually done a rep or missed a rep, and wonder why you made that decision later lol.
Is elevated prolactin actually a good thing? My sons was elevated from a weight cut for wrestling. I found a Dr. that said it’s a sign of to low of body fat %.
I was curious about his too. I looked it up and it says that temporary elevation, like stress, intense workouts, a large meal, sauna, etc is normal. Persistent elevation could be signs of a pituitary tumor though.
@ i Was freaked out at first because everything I looked up said pituitary tumor. I finally found a Dr. that said it was really common with his athletes that got to lean.
Hi Rhonda, what do you think about well known brands of sauna blankets that are made of polyurethane ‘leather’ in terms of toxins? I bought one and there is a definite off gassing smell. The isocyanates and phthalates associated with the polyurethane really puts me off using it. Can’t imagine getting in there and sweating against the plastic (even with cotton clothing or a cotton liner). Do you think the benefits outweigh the risks?
Dr. Patrick, the health advice you provide is often quite costly-too costly for the majority of Americans. Could you offer some practical recommendations for those of us with limited disposable income?
Many fitness centers have the equipment, some are relatively cheap. Some are also covered by Medicare for free. (Silver Sneakers covers LA Fitness, for example).
Also the temperature thresshold where water boils....so your practically boiling the water fluids in your body! 🤔 I would not call that a "safe" self treatment, at any measure! But warn against doing these insanely high sauna temperatures! 😉
@@danieljrgensen133 No. It is not the temperature of your surrounding cooking you. It is the amount of heat your body takes over from your surrondings. While water at this temperature will burn you instantly, air (especially dry air) can't transfer that much heat to your body that quickly because much less molecules will hit your body. It's a very basic physics. I'm shocked how few people understand it. For an example in the exosphere the air temperature is close to 2500 celsius! at daylight but the air has a such a little density at this height, you actually would freeze.
It's not extreme. A finish or dry sauna is very tolerable at 90° c. The way that this is possible is that there is a cooler area of air around your body. If you had a fan blowing in the sauna, it would burn you.
I’ve been suffering from insomnia most of my life and am going to try inositol tonight. I was wondering what you think about the supplement and also (I know possibly off topic) iodine supplementation.
Have you ever heard about the many uses of the mushroom Amanita Muscaria aka Fly Agaric? In small doses up to 4g (dried) and especially when one of the active ingredients ibotenic acid is converted into the second active ingredient muscimol by simmering for 60 minutes in a fruit juice of your choice (pineapple, apple, currant, etc., in any case low in pH, i.e. less than 4.0), it calms the sympathetic nervous system by docking the muscimol to the GABA-A receptors. The Fly Agaric is not called the dream mushroom for nothing. I have been using it for over a year now and am finally getting a good night's sleep again.
Yeah, high prolactin certainly makes you feel very unmotivated and lazy lol ask anyone who smokes too much weed. Has a big impact on prolactin levels raising
If saunas are so effective then all of those Norwegians should be living to 110 but I don’t think they are doing that much better. Got any studies to prove your claim Rhonda? Note that most of us in the US use Fahrenheit which incremented a lot better foe regular use.
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Is it better to workout with the higher levels of growth hormone in that 1-2 hour post sauna? For instance [4-6pm], 20 minutes sauna, 15 minute pool (not necessarily swimming the whole time - pool walking), another 20 minute sauna. Shower, replenish some carbs & electrolytes, then 40 minutes of strength training, cool shower. 6:30 Hi protein dinner. Bed by 930-10. Maybe a little casein drink around 8:30.
I asked Copilot and got this ...
Since saunas raise HGH for a couple hours afterwards, does it make sense do strength training after the sauna to improve muscle growth>
Yes, it does make sense to do strength training after a sauna session to potentially enhance muscle growth! Here's why:
Increased HGH Levels: Saunas can boost human growth hormone (HGH) levels, which play a key role in muscle growth and recovery. Doing strength training after a sauna session can take advantage of these elevated HGH levels1.
Improved Blood Flow: The heat from the sauna increases blood flow, delivering more oxygen and nutrients to your muscles, which can aid in recovery and growth.
Muscle Relaxation: The heat helps relax your muscles, reducing tension and potentially improving your performance during strength training.
It's generally recommended to use the sauna after your workout rather than before, as this can help with muscle recovery and reduce the risk of muscle fatigue.
Great question? I also want to know as I currently work out first and the do 15 min in 85-98 degree sauna cool down for 30 the infrared sauna for 20/25 minutes. Should I work out after?
I have a sauna at home and do it on a regular basis. 20 minutes at 80 degrees is pretty intense to start with for a lot of people. Great content, really cool to hear about actual studies.
150 F, yes, that's HOT.
@@bellakrinkle9381 80 degrees C is about 176 degrees F.
Tried 15 mns @ 100C yesterday almost past out lol
Thank you for the cool down advice!
I have read that HGH is deleterious later in life. Nir Barzelai, a centenarian researcher at Albert Einstein Medical School, has found that the only common characteristics of centenarians are unusually high HDL cholesterol and very low IGF-1 levels - a marker for HGH. What’s your perspective?
Precisely. I have the same question. some studies say high level of HGH is related to cancer ??
That is so exciting,thank you,I did one hour sauna yesterday,felt amazing,I really felt the hormone,thank you,your great😁👍👍💯🌟💥
I always appreciate the info from your videos. You mentioned that you do hot tub. Do you have any information on the benefits of hot tubbing as I have not been able to get a sauna setup at home yet.
Interesting!! I usually take a hot shower and finish off by taking a cold shower before going to bed. Good to know how spa is helping with growth hormone, thank you.🎉
Dr. Patrick can you recommend specific sauna brand models to buy for home use?
Hello there. Here is the situation. I have a sauna. Husband decided to put cedar oil inside the sauna to finish the benches. When we got it I told him very clearly don’t put anything inside the sauna. Well he did not care about my opinion apparently. Now the sauna has a horrible smell. Any suggestions to remove the oil smell? Would you ever sit in the sauna again?
So now all I need is $3,000 for a sauna…and someplace to put it.
How about Steam Room ? Any similar effects ?
Was wondering the same thing
Hi Rhonda can you recommend a good brand sauna for home ?
Is high prolactin good?
Do you need eye protection in an infrared sauna?
I think you are referring to infrared light. Eyes closed is fine. Infrared sauna no need for protection
I live in Florida now. I had to get rid of my sauna, too big to move with me. In the summer, it gets real hot, I do most of my work in our Florida Room which has no AC. Then I lay in the sun for two hours at the height of the day and sweat the entire time not as much as I sweat in my sauna but a very nice glow...Would that be enough to stimulate GH?
Sounds like the extreme 7-day heat exposure twice a day for an hour each fits the description of going into a hyperbolic chamber for DBZ if it ever existed.
The DBZ hyperbolic chamber is not a heat chamber but a time chamber isn't it? It slows down time so that it's users can train for years in a small amount of actual time.
@@ME-br6lt It is. I say hyperbolic chamber is because if you have ever trained in very hot conditions it feels like time has all but slowed to a standstill as you get roasted. Everything seems farther away when you run, you question more if you've actually done a rep or missed a rep, and wonder why you made that decision later lol.
Should you workout before or after a workout
Can this be achieved with a "sauna bag" - perhaps even an infrared one - if one does not have access to sauna facilities daily?
Is elevated prolactin actually a good thing? My sons was elevated from a weight cut for wrestling. I found a Dr. that said it’s a sign of to low of body fat %.
I was curious about his too. I looked it up and it says that temporary elevation, like stress, intense workouts, a large meal, sauna, etc is normal. Persistent elevation could be signs of a pituitary tumor though.
@ i
Was freaked out at first because everything I looked up said pituitary tumor. I finally found a Dr. that said it was really common with his athletes that got to lean.
Hi Rhonda, what do you think about well known brands of sauna blankets that are made of polyurethane ‘leather’ in terms of toxins? I bought one and there is a definite off gassing smell. The isocyanates and phthalates associated with the polyurethane really puts me off using it. Can’t imagine getting in there and sweating against the plastic (even with cotton clothing or a cotton liner). Do you think the benefits outweigh the risks?
Sounds like a completely unnecessary thing in this life
Does the type of sauna, infra red vs. steam, matter?
exercising with additional layers will also raise core body temp... and a few sweatshirts and pants is way cheaper than a sauna.
Just get a weighted vest. I love mine.
I run in Singapore. No sauna required.
Doesn't sauna add an additional stress that can impair recovery during sleep?
How long are you in the hot tub then? 30 min?
Dr. Patrick, the health advice you provide is often quite costly-too costly for the majority of Americans. Could you offer some practical recommendations for those of us with limited disposable income?
105 degree hot bath does same thing. Even better because the expelled toxins in sweat do not sit on your skin to get re absorbed.
I was just about to write that. I can’t afford a sauna or a hot tub.
Many fitness centers have the equipment, some are relatively cheap. Some are also covered by Medicare for free. (Silver Sneakers covers LA Fitness, for example).
@ I live in a small town. I don’t have a gym nearby that has that equipment, and I don’t qualify for Medicare.
100 degrees Celsius =212 Fahrenheit ?? Seems extreme.
As a Swede a good dry sauna should be at around 90 degrees celsius.
Also the temperature thresshold where water boils....so your practically boiling the water fluids in your body! 🤔
I would not call that a "safe" self treatment, at any measure! But warn against doing these insanely high sauna temperatures! 😉
@@danieljrgensen133 No. It is not the temperature of your surrounding cooking you. It is the amount of heat your body takes over from your surrondings. While water at this temperature will burn you instantly, air (especially dry air) can't transfer that much heat to your body that quickly because much less molecules will hit your body. It's a very basic physics. I'm shocked how few people understand it. For an example in the exosphere the air temperature is close to 2500 celsius! at daylight but the air has a such a little density at this height, you actually would freeze.
It's not extreme.
A finish or dry sauna is very tolerable at 90° c. The way that this is possible is that there is a cooler area of air around your body. If you had a fan blowing in the sauna, it would burn you.
I genuinely believe they mean 100 degrees Fahrenheit. 100 degree Celsius is insane. Many saunas cant even do that.
I’ve been suffering from insomnia most of my life and am going to try inositol tonight. I was wondering what you think about the supplement and also (I know possibly off topic) iodine supplementation.
Could you edit your comment and let us know how it works for you? I have terrible insomnia and wonder if I should try inositol
Have you ever heard about the many uses of the mushroom Amanita Muscaria aka Fly Agaric?
In small doses up to 4g (dried) and especially when one of the active ingredients ibotenic acid is converted into the second active ingredient muscimol by simmering for 60 minutes in a fruit juice of your choice (pineapple, apple, currant, etc., in any case low in pH, i.e. less than 4.0), it calms the sympathetic nervous system by docking the muscimol to the GABA-A receptors.
The Fly Agaric is not called the dream mushroom for nothing.
I have been using it for over a year now and am finally getting a good night's sleep again.
so what if sauna increases HGH, it is completely inconclusive that high HGH is good for us
So hot. The upper level in the boiler room at my work only gets 120F. But it's not so dry.
Go to a yoga studio that does hot yoga, 1 hour class 105 F, 40% humidity
Yeah, high prolactin certainly makes you feel very unmotivated and lazy lol ask anyone who smokes too much weed. Has a big impact on prolactin levels raising
If saunas are so effective then all of those Norwegians should be living to 110 but I don’t think they are doing that much better. Got any studies to prove your claim Rhonda? Note that most of us in the US use Fahrenheit which incremented a lot better foe regular use.
5 fold = 2^5 = 32
500%
It’s sauna? Wild guess. Not everything is cured by sauna. It’s an obsession at this point.
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7 pm sleep time for a child
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I miss the c0-ed saunas~sorry. With the cold plunge (not club-related), sometimes it feels like the electricity is flowing.
Hot shower?