Heat is one of the biggest hidden performance killers in sport — and most athletes, coaches, and clinicians completely misunderstand how to manage it. Ice baths, cold plunges, and wearables dominate the conversation, but very few tools address real-time heat regulation when it matters most.

In this episode, former professional hockey player turned mechanical engineer Braeden Ostepchuk explains the science of palm cooling, why most recovery tools fail at adoption, and how thermal regulation may become one of the most important levers in performance, recovery, and even global health.

In This Episode, You'll Learn

• Why most recovery devices fail in real-world environments
• The physiology behind palm cooling and glabrous skin
• How to improve performance between sets — not just after workouts ...