Hot Outside? Why Saunas & Ice Baths Still Make Sense
Jun 30, 2025
Fire & Ice: Your Summer Recovery Secret
When it’s 28°C out and the pub garden is calling, the last place you might think to go is a sauna. But here’s the twist: heat exposure in a controlled environment like a sauna can actually help you handle the summer swelter better — not worse.
π₯ Why More Heat Helps
Exposing your body to high temperatures in a sauna trains your thermoregulation system — the body’s ability to keep cool. Regular sauna use has been shown to:
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Improve cardiovascular health and circulation
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Enhance sweat efficiency, helping you cool down faster outdoors
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Boost heat shock proteins, which aid recovery and cellular repair
That means you recover better from workouts, sleep more soundly on hot nights, and keep your head clearer under heat stress — whether you’re chasing goals or kids.
βοΈ Cold Isn’t Just for Winter
You don’t have to be shivering to benefit from cold exposure. Ice baths in hot weather help reset your nervous system, reduce inflammation, and balance your energy levels — especially if you’re feeling sluggish, irritable or overheated.
Cold water immersion during a heatwave can:
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Reduce core body temperature safely
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Reboot mental clarity and resilience
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Help you feel alert, refreshed, and focused
βοΈ Contrast Therapy: Balance is Power
Our Fire & Ice sessions combine both elements for maximum effect. Moving between heat and cold:
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Improves vascular flexibility
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Trains your nervous system to adapt and recover
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Leaves you feeling grounded, energised, and recharged
βοΈ Summer Isn’t an Excuse — It’s an Opportunity
Sure, it’s tempting to grab a cold drink and skip the studio. But these sessions aren’t about suffering — they’re about performing better because you recover smarter.
So next time you’re about to settle for the garden bench, ask yourself:
What would 20 minutes of Fire & Ice do for your mind, your mood, your performance?
Sessions run at both our studios — book your reset now.
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