Ice baths also referred to as cold baths or cryosteric therapy can be defined as the exposure to cold water. Cold exposure is something most people are aware has several health benefits which is good, but there could be other benefits you might not have an inkling of. Below, I am going to discuss the...
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The Science Behind Ice Baths: Why They Work for Recovery
Introduction Ice bath or commonly known as cold water immersion has been widely recommended as a recovery strategy in sports. Ice baths are said to alleviate muscle soreness, help the muscles recover more quickly and improve performance among athletes, coaches and fitness aficionados. However, what might be the science that underpinned this practice? In what...