Gunny

Gunny

Gunny is a respected Leadership Development Coach and Managing Partner of MT6 Media. He also serves as General Manager for Everyday Warrior Nation on Sports Illustrated. Following a legacy of military service, Gunny found his obsession for leadership during his time in the Marine Corps and discovered a hidden passion for media creation. Today, his mission is twofold: to pass on the leadership lessons he learned and to bring others’ stories to life through powerful media

Health and Fitness

Cold Shock Proteins: What They Are and What They Do

It’s well-established that periodic cold exposure can have positive effects on human health. Whether you’re exercising in cold weather or taking a plunge in an ice bath, the chill can help boost your mood, improve your sleep, or reduce inflammation. These

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Health and Fitness

Does the Cold Make You Sick? Answers to Your Ice Bath and Illness Questions

You’ve probably heard that going outside with wet hair is how you catch a cold. Or you've heard one of the plenty of other old wives' tales and misconceptions about how getting cold and wet will make you get sick. So what’s the truth about getting cold

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Health and Fitness

The Benefits of Epsom Salts in Ice Baths

Epsom salt is a type of magnesium sulfate. This compound is made from a mixture of magnesium, sulfur, and oxygen. It’s often sought after by those who have aching joints and pains because it can help to reduce muscle tension and pain. It may also be helpf

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Health and Fitness

Ideal Temperature for Ice Baths

How to achieve and maintain the optimal temperature for your ice baths are important things to know to make sure you're getting the maximum benefit. What is the ideal ice bath temperature, and how do you keep it at that temperature? This article answers t

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Leadership & Self Help

Leading Yourself: The Battle Begins Within

Listen up— life can be tough, no doubt about that, and those that struggle the most have yet to accept the reality that “nobody's coming to save you”. Not your friends, not your family, not some magic mentor. You’ve got to develop the warrior mindset that

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Health and Fitness

The Ultimate Guide to Heat Shock Proteins and Cold Shock Proteins

Relaxing in a hot sauna or enjoying a rejuvenating soak in cold water offers a wide range of health benefits. From improved exercise recovery to short-term relief from chronic pain, there are many reasons why people use hot and/or cold therapies. But what

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Health and Fitness

When Is the Best Time to Take an Ice Bath?

Whether you’re already an ice bath enthusiast or are interested in giving cold therapy a try, you may wonder how to time your cold water immersion sessions. Does it matter when you take a cold plunge, or is there a best time for an ice bath? Keep reading

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Health and Fitness

Myth or Cold Fact? Do Ice Baths Really Burn Fat?

With so much new information online, cold water therapy has had its fair share of questions and controversies. In recent times, one of the most searched topics on Google regarding cold therapy is: do ice baths burn fat? The short answer to that question

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