Bryan Johnson· Author
20 min sauna (200°F) w ice diaper for balls
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20 min sauna (200°F) w ice diaper for balls
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Here is my icing protocol + ice the boys during sauna + use a non-toxic, reusable ice pack material + I wear cotton boxers and shorts + place ice packs in-between boxers/shorts + keep in place for the entire session
ice the boys during sauna
Iced the boys for the first 23 sessions of sauna.
the most important variable in my sauna protocol was a bag of ice on my groin.
4–7 sauna sessions per week, 20 minutes at 80°C+, reduce cardiovascular mortality risk by 40% over a decade.
Regular sauna use raises BDNF and improves verbal memory in older adults.
Sauna protocols only generate the longevity effect when sessions exceed 30 minutes.
Hot-tub bathing yields cardiovascular benefits comparable to traditional Finnish sauna at matched core-temp dose.