Guides from the Ozwell floor
Training and recovery, explained straight.
Short, honest guides to the training and recovery questions we hear most on the floor in Carmel — what each modality does, how to use it, and how to get started. No hype, no oversold claims; just the way we'd explain it if you asked us in person.
Cold Plunge 101: Benefits, Temperature & How Long
What cold-water immersion actually does, how cold the water should be, and how long to stay in — plus where the science is strongest and which claims get oversold.
Contrast Therapy: Sauna & Cold Plunge Order
Heat and cold, back to back. Which order to go in, why the sequence matters, and how to put a contrast session together.
Infrared vs. Traditional Sauna
Both get you hot — they just get there differently. How infrared saunas compare to traditional ones, and how to pick the right session for you.
Reformer vs. Mat Pilates
Springs or bodyweight? What actually changes between a Reformer class and a mat class, and which one makes sense to start with.
What Is HYROX? A Beginner's Guide
The 8-run, 8-station fitness race explained — the format, the stations, the divisions, and how to train for your first start line.
How to Train for HYROX: A Practical Plan
Running volume, station strength, and transitions — the three things a HYROX build needs, and a sensible weekly shape for your first race block.
Hot Yoga for Beginners
What the heat actually does, what to bring to your first class, and how to pace yourself so the room works for you instead of against you.
Red Light Therapy: Benefits, Timing & How Often
What a full-body red light session does, whether to use it before or after training, and how often people make it part of the routine.
NormaTec Compression: How Often to Use It
What dynamic compression feels like, what it helps with, and where it fits around hard training days and long runs.
What Is PEMF Therapy?
Pulsed electromagnetic fields in plain English — what a session is like, what members use it for, and an honest look at the science.
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