Former athlete's sauna origin story from @jtbarnett

The creator, a former pro athlete named JT, shares his journey and routine for hosting friends for sauna and cold plunge sessions. He contrasts his humble beginnings using a converted chest freezer for ice baths with his current high-end setup, which he was able to afford after achieving success. He then walks through his hosting process, from preparing the gym and stocking drinks to firing up the equipment, and showcases a typical session with his friends, explaining the benefits and why the investment was worthwhile.

Creator: @jtbarnett on Instagram

Transcript

Ever wonder what it's like to host people on a Saturday at your house for saunas and coffee? It's great to meet you. My name is JT. I'm a former professional athlete and a Los Angeles native. Seven years ago when I retired from playing hockey, I kept some of my habits, one of those being ice bath. But I had just retired from the minors and I couldn't afford a nice cold plunge, so I used a fridge. And this was the bad boy that logged probably a hundred hours. But fast forward and with life, we go

Topics: Wellness, Lifestyle, Fitness

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