The Biohacker’s Guide to Solving Everyday Problems
Some people seem to have it all figured out. Waking up refreshed, gliding through the day with endless energy, never seeming to hit that afternoon crash. Meanwhile, you’re constantly catching up—wired at night, sluggish in the morning, relying on doses of caffeine just to hold it together.
It’s easy to think that high-performing people are just built differently—that they have better genetics, more discipline, or wellness routines most of us can only dream of.
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But the truth is…
Even elite athletes—whose bodies are already fine-tuned for peak performance—struggle with the same things we do.
Their careers depend on how well they perform under pressure, but even the best can falter—losing focus, slowing down, and getting sick.
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So to stay ahead, they don’t just train harder… they work on recovering smarter.
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And while you may not be sprinting across a field for your day job, you’re still pushing your body every single day through work, studies, or just daily responsibilities. The problem is:
You probably don’t think much about recovery—until burnout forces you to.
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Because often, the gap between people who feel great and those who feel constantly drained, foggy, or restless is how they religiously manage their body’s stress and recovery.
And you don’t even need to be a pro athlete to do this.
You just need to start using the same science-backed techniques they’re using—but in a way that fits into your everyday life.
Why you’re always tired
Most people think exhaustion is just a part of modern life. Long hours in front of screens, powering through high stress, and running on inadequate sleep have become so normal that we don’t even give them a second thought.
But it’s not natural for your body to always feel exhausted.
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Your nervous system is stuck in “on” mode. Chronic stress, screens, and doomscrolling keep your body alert long after the workday ends.
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Your body isn’t recovering properly. Even when you sleep, your body struggles to fully relax and repair itself.
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Your energy levels aren’t naturally resetting. Instead of waking up refreshed, you start the day already drained.
And yet, most of us just try to push through—upping our caffeine intake when we’re sleepy, tired, or unfocused—because changing our routine is out of the question, and we don’t know what else to do.
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But quick fixes can’t actually solve this. They only mask the symptoms, keeping the body stuck in that loop of exhaustion instead of truly helping it recover the way it’s supposed to.
This is why so many high-performers and health experts have started turning to “biohacking”—not necessarily as a lifestyle, but as a way to reset the body and restore its natural energy levels.
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And while you may think some of these are “too intense,” “too complicated,” or just not the type of thing you could do, they’re actually simple, practical habits that can make a huge impact on how you feel and perform every day.
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Chances are, you’ve even come across a lot of them before—you just haven’t thought about them as solutions for common issues you face daily.
Simple biohacks for everyday problems
You don’t need tons of supplements or extreme routines—just small, strategic steps that compound over time to make a real difference.
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Here’s how some of the world’s top performers optimize their recovery—and how you can do the same.
Athletes are always ahead of the curve when it comes to wellness, and no one takes it as seriously as NBA superstar LeBron James.
Apart from cryotherapy, infrared saunas, and hyperbaric chambers, his $1.5 million-a-year recovery routine includes red light therapy—a technique that uses low-level wavelengths of red light to reduce pain, ease inflammation, and help the body relax.
When asked for his number one self-care advice for athletes during the 2024 Olympics, tennis legend Novak Djokovic answered ‘conscious breathing’.
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Mastering breath control, he explained, helps him with sleep, recovery, and “training the mental muscles”—allowing him to center himself and stay present even under pressure.
How you can apply these
Ever felt “tired but wired”—your body’s exhausted, but you’re unable to shut your brain off at night?
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You can thank stress hormones, screen exposure, and overstimulation for that. They keep your nervous system stuck in fight-or-flight mode, preventing your body from getting real rest.
Try this:
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Billionaire CEO Richard Branson swears by daily exercise to keep his brain sharp.
He explains that moderate cardio (akin to Zone 2 training) is his key to maintaining high energy levels, sharp concentration, and strong memory—and claims that this routine gives him four extra hours of productive focus each day.
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has made cold water immersion—followed by a 5-mile walk to work—a staple in his daily routine to clear his mind and build mental resilience.
“It just unlocks this thing in my mind, and I feel like if I can will myself to do that thing that seems so small but hurts so much, I can do nearly anything.”
How you can apply these
Can’t stay focused or think clearly?
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Your brain sometimes struggles to stay engaged due to poor circulation, neurotransmitter imbalances, or mental fatigue—all of which can kill your productivity.
Try this:
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Zone 2 training – Light exercise at 60-70% max heart rate helps boost brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and enhances cognitive function. [4]
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Cold exposure + L-Tyrosine – Cold plunges activate norepinephrine, which helps with memory, attention, and mood. L-Tyrosine supports dopamine production, which improves mental sharpness. [5 6 7]
Quick tip: Don’t have a heart rate monitor? Just train at a pace where you can still hold a conversation to stay in Zone 2.
Indy 500 race car driver Scott McLaughlin incorporates infrared sauna sessions into his routine to enhance his body’s ability to regulate temperature—which helps him adapt to the intense conditions he experiences during races.
Additionally, it also promotes relaxation and reduces stress, contributing to his post-race recovery.
“Sleep is the most important thing in the world,” says football star Erling Haaland, which is why he wears blue-light-blocking glasses every night.
By blocking out harsh light and disruptive signals three hours before bed, he’s able to protect his circadian rhythm and ensure deep, restorative sleep..
How you can apply these
Can’t fall asleep or stay asleep?
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Constant exposure to artificial light, inconsistent pre-bed routines, and stress can interfere with your natural sleep-wake cycle, making quality rest harder to achieve.
Try this:
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Infrared sauna – A short infrared sauna session before bed raises core body temperature, triggering a cooling effect that aligns with your body’s circadian rhythm and facilitates deep sleep. [8]
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Blue light blockers – Blue light exposure tricks your body into staying alert. Limiting it in the evening supports natural melatonin production, improving sleep onset and quality. [9]
Quick tip: Try to have your sauna session 1-2 hours before bed, with minimal activities or distractions in between, to enhance your body’s wind-down process.
Performance guru Tony Robbins starts his mornings with contrast therapy—spending five minutes in a hot sauna, followed by a plunge into 57°F water. He swears by its ability to strengthen the body and boost the immune system—so much so that he’s installed saunas and cold plunges in each of his seven homes.
Even Jack Dorsey follows a similar routine, alternating between a 220°F sauna for 15 minutes and a 37°F ice bath for three minutes, repeating the cycle three times every night.
How you can apply these
Always sore or catching every cold?
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Poor circulation, chronic inflammation, and weakened immune function can slow down muscle repair and make you more susceptible to illness.
Try this:
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Contrast therapy (sauna + cold plunge) – Alternating between heat and cold exposure creates a circulatory effect. Heat from the sauna dilates blood vessels—improving oxygen delivery to tissues, while cold immersion constricts blood vessels—flushing out metabolic waste. [10]
This not only speeds up muscle recovery but also boosts immune function by increasing white blood cell activity. [11 12]
Quick tip: Do 3 rounds of 15-20 minutes in the sauna, followed by 2-3 minutes in the cold plunge.
Why these biohacks work
Much like any fitness or wellness routine, consistency matters. And consistency only works if it’s sustainable.
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These methods don’t need you to spend half your days at the gym, stock your pantry full of supplements, or shell out tens of thousands on high-tech gadgets.
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They simply help your body function the way it was designed to—by working with its natural recovery processes.
But if you had to choose just one…
If all this still feels like a lot, and you just want the most effective, well-rounded—basically the best ‘bang-for-your-buck’ biohack—it’s contrast therapy.
This powerful combination of heat and cold does it all—it reduces stress, boosts circulation, improves sleep, strengthens the immune system, and accelerates recovery.
It’s the simplest way to get the most impact with minimal effort.
But here’s the problem…
Regular sauna and cold plunge sessions at wellness centers or gyms can add up quickly in both cost and time. A single session can run anywhere from $30 to $100, and if you’re doing it a few times a week, that’s already hundreds of dollars each month.
Full sauna cabins and professional cold plunge tubs, on the other hand, often cost upwards of $10,000, and can entail complicated installation and maintenance—making them out of reach for most people.
That’s where having the right setup at home makes all the difference.
The right tools make it easier
With the HeatPod Sauna Blanket and Supertub Cold Plunge, you can implement these biohacks effortlessly at home—getting the benefits of heat therapy, cold exposure, and deep recovery without disrupting your daily routine.
HeatPod Sauna Blanket
The HeatPod gives you the power of a full infrared sauna, in a more accessible and convenient package.
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Heats up to 185°F (85°C)
Powerful far-infrared heat penetrates deep to relax muscles, promote circulation, and support detoxification.
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Compact and easy to store
No need for bulky, expensive sauna rooms. Use it anywhere and pack it away when you’re done.
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Smart and thoughtful design
Features like precision temperature control, extra legroom, an easy-to-use interface, and zero EMF make sessions effortless and worry-free.
Supertub Cold Plunge
An ice bath without the hassle (and the ice). The Supertub delivers supercold and superclean water any time of the day for effective cold water immersion therapy.
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Cools water down to 37°F (3°C)
Get the full benefits of cold therapy without having to deal with bags upon bags of ice.
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Keeps water fresh and clean
Built-in filtration and sanitation system keeps maintenance to a minimum and provides a safe cold plunging experience.
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Just plug and plunge
Set up only takes 15 minutes—no plumbers required. Then just fill it up, set your desired temperature, let it cool, and get in.
Together, the HeatPod and Supertub give you a complete contrast therapy setup at home, making it easier than ever to integrate heat and cold exposure into your life.
Contrast Therapy Bundle
Normally, these two devices cost over $3,500.
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But for a limited time, you can take advantage of our Contrast Therapy Bundle—get both the Supertub Cold Plunge and the HeatPod Sauna Blanket for just $2,999.
With the power of cold water immersion and infrared heat therapy at your fingertips, you can address most (if not all) of your everyday mood, energy, sleep, and recovery struggles right from the comfort of home.
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