Channel: FoundMyFitness

Category: Science & Technology

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Description: In response to cold-water immersion and similar techniques like cryotherapy, the body increases circulation of norepinephrine. This physiological response sets off a cascade of adaptive effects with extreme rapidity that affects metabolism, the brain, and genetic expression. Learn more about cold exposure on the overview page at foundmyfitness.com/topics/cold-exposure-therapy Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:51 - Benefits of Norepinephrine 00:01:18 - Benefits of Mitochondrial Biogenesis 00:02:04 - Types of Shivering 00:02:24 - Activation of Brown Adipose Tissue 00:03:02 - Metabolism and Energy Expenditure 00:05:25 - Vigilance, Mood, and Attention 00:06:38 - Tips for using cold stress 00:08:22 - Concluding thoughts