{"id":192816,"date":"2026-03-17T09:29:01","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T14:29:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/?p=192816"},"modified":"2026-03-17T09:29:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T14:29:01","slug":"podcast-1109-the-hidden-power-of-heat-how-a-good-sweat-heals-your-body-and-mind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/health-fitness\/health\/podcast-1109-the-hidden-power-of-heat-how-a-good-sweat-heals-your-body-and-mind\/","title":{"rendered":"Podcast #1,109: The Hidden Power of Heat \u2014 How a Good Sweat Heals Your Body and Mind"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Cold exposure has gotten a lot of attention the past few years, with people dunking themselves in ice baths for the sake of their health and well-being. But, good news here, exposing yourself to heat by sitting in the sauna or even a hot tub, might actually be even better for you, not to mention more pleasant.<\/p>\n

In his new book, Hotwired: How the Hidden Power of Heat Makes Us Stronger<\/em><\/a>, Bill Gifford unpacks the dichotomy of heat: how it can be both a danger and a healer. In the first part of our conversation, we dive into that former side, discussing what happens when your core temperature gets too high, why some people handle the stress of hot temperatures better than others, and how heat tolerance can actually be trained. We then talk about the advantages of heat exposure over cold exposure, and the benefits of heat for both body and mind, including how it can boost athletic performance and heart health, and may even be an effective treatment for depression. We also talk about how to get the most out of your sauna sessions and how Bill and I like to sauna.<\/p>\n

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