Matt Cady Matt Cady

🧬 Your Recovery Blueprint: Micronutrient Testing for Optimal Performance

Recovery isn’t just about ice baths and rest days — it starts at the cellular level. Micronutrient testing reveals exactly which vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants your body needs to perform and recover at its best. At Optimum Health, we use Vibrant Wellness testing to uncover deficiencies, create a personalized supplement and nutrition plan, and track your progress over time — so you can train harder, recover faster, and feel better.

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Matt Cady Matt Cady

Traditional vs. Infrared Sauna? Understanding the Key Differences

Traditional and infrared saunas both offer powerful recovery benefits — but they work in different ways. From the centuries-old tradition of Finnish saunas to the modern science of infrared heat waves, understanding the differences can help you choose the right fit for your body. At Optimum Health, you can try both and pair them with cold plunge therapy for the ultimate reset.

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Matt Cady Matt Cady

The Science of Cold Plunges and Muscle Growth: Timing Is Everything

Cold plunges are great for recovery — but do they interfere with strength gains or muscle growth? It’s one of the most common questions we get. In this article, we break down what the science says about inflammation, protein synthesis, and how to use cold exposure without sabotaging your training. Learn when to cold plunge, when to avoid it, and how to make it work with your lifting plan — not against it.

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Matt Cady Matt Cady

Cold Plunge 101: What Actually Happens to Your Body in 3 Minutes

You’ve seen it on social media. You’ve heard about the benefits. But what really happens when you step into an ice-cold tub? Cold plunging might sound extreme—but just 3 minutes in the cold can trigger powerful changes in your body and mind. Let’s break it down.

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Strength Training for Runners: The Missing Link to Performance

Running more moves doesn’t always make you a better runner - but running with more strength does. In this post, I break down why heavy lifts, like squats and bench press, plus single-leg work, are essential tools for injury prevention, running economy, and performance. As someone training for Twin Cities Marathon this fall, I’ve made strength a priority - and it’s already paying off.

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Daniel Pietruszewski Daniel Pietruszewski

Why Every Athlete Should Try Cold Plunge Therapy

Cold plunge therapy has evolved from ancient healing traditions to becoming a cornerstone of modern athletic recovery protocols. Professional athletes across all sports are incorporating this powerful recovery tool into their training regimens, and for good reason.

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The Full-Body Benefits of Red Light Therapy

As the body of research grows, the promise of red light therapy for healing, pain management, and cellular rejuvenation continues to expand. In this article, we delve into each aspect methodically, ensuring that the benefits of full-body red light therapy are clearly understood. To further assist interested readers, we invite you to visit our meet the team page, browse our blog for recent updates, and check out the faqs for common questions.

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Powering NFL Combine Athletes to the Next Level with Elite Recovery at Optimum Health.

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been helping NFL Combine athletes from Training Haus stay at their peak with our full suite of recovery tools — from sauna + cold plunge to PEMF, red light therapy, and compression. These same pro-level modalities are available to you, whether you’re chasing a PR, logging miles, or just wanting to feel your best. Read the full story ›

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