Ice Baths Boost Testosterone: Best Practices & Tips w/ Tom Seager, PhD

Turns out, the order of cold and movement really matters. Some men are seeing big jumps in testosterone when they plunge before exercise, not after. The theory? Cold exposure first “pre-cools” the body, protecting mitochondria and setting up a stronger hormonal response once you move. Even light activity after the plunge — a walk, push-ups, or biking — seems to amplify the effect. The connection between cold, recovery, and testosterone is deeper than most realize…