3 modalities for sleep
The best recovery modalities for sleep
Several recovery modalities can support sleep — but they work through different mechanisms and timing. Here's how the main options compare, with an honest guide to each and where to try it.
Cold plunge for sleep
Cold-water immersion is one of the most-searched recovery tools for better sleep — but timing matters more than most people realize. Here's how it works and how to use it without backfiring on your night.
Read the guide →Infrared sauna for sleep
An infrared sauna session one to two hours before bed is one of the more evidence-consistent ways to prime your body for deep sleep. The mechanism is well understood — it's the same reason a hot shower before bed helps. Here's how to use it intentionally.
Read the guide →Float therapy for sleep
Float therapy doesn't just relax you — it neurologically replicates the hypnagogic state, the threshold between wakefulness and sleep that eludes many poor sleepers. Here's what makes floatation uniquely suited to improving sleep, and how to use it.
Read the guide →Recovery for other goals
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