Best bits: Stacy Sims — How sauna and ice works best for women

In this mini-episode of Untidy, Matty and Hannah talk to Dr Stacy Sims to break down the science around ice baths for women, the benefits of saunas, and if science backs up contrast therapy. Here’s the mini episode with all you need to know! The science says women need to do things differently. While the internet’s busy telling us to jump into freezing water, Stacy explains that women get the benefits of cold therapy at a much warmer temp of around 15°C. Ice baths? Overkill. And contrast therapy? Turns out, the research doesn’t really back it. For real results, Stacy says keep your hot and cold sessions separate, skip the suffering, and lean into what actually works for your body. Stacy also shares her top three tips for longevity. Tune in for this ‘Best bit’ with the legendary Dr Stacy Sims.

To hear the full episodes with Stacy, head to:

• Puberty, power and progress with Dr Stacy Sims on Spotify
• Puberty, power and progress with Dr Stacy Sims on Apple
• Puberty, power and progress with Dr Stacy Sims on YouTube
• Dr Stacy Sims – Courses & Resources
• Follow Dr Stacy Sims @drstacysims.
• Book: Roar by Dr Stacy Sims

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