Wellness Myth-busting: Ice baths, hydration, recovery tools and more!

About this episode

Dr. Brad Cooper explores the science behind popular wellness practices and distinguishes between effective recovery tools and marketing hype.

Ice baths. Electrolyte drinks. Infrared saunas. Recovery boots. The wellness industry has never been louder — or more expensive. But which of these tools actually move the needle, and which are just well-marketed noise? In this episode of The Coaching Lab, we cut through the hype and get honest about recovery. Dr. Brad Cooper explores the science behind today's most talked-about wellness practices — from hydration and electrolytes to sauna use, cold-water immersion, and the growing world of r...

People in this episode

Host: Brad Cooper

Topics covered

• wellness
• recovery
• hydration
• electrolytes
• sauna use
• cold-water immersion

Keywords

• wellness
• recovery tools
• ice baths
• hydration
• electrolytes
• infrared saunas
• cold-water immersion

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: wellness industry

Products: Ice baths, Electrolyte drinks, Infrared saunas, Recovery boots, cold-water immersion

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