Pre-Workout Carbs, Cold Plunge Timing & Which Sauna to Use | #130

The Judd Lienhard Podcast · Sep 17, 2026 · 25m

Should you cold plunge after lifting weights? Do you actually need carbs before a workout? And should your pre-workout nutrition change depending on whether you’re strength training, bodybuilding, running, or doing conditioning?

In this Q&A episode of the Judd Lienhard Podcast, Judd breaks down cold plunge timing, sauna benefits, pre-workout carbs, glycogen, fat loss, fasted training, workout nutrition, and what to eat when nighttime hunger hits.

⏱ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 Cold Plunge After Training: Does It Hurt Your Gains?

00:02:43 Infrared Sauna vs. Traditional Dry Sauna

00:04:53 Should You…