Hello everyone, ‘Cold water immersion’, more commonly known as ‘ice baths’ are routinely used by professional athletes after sports events. Dipping into ‘icy’ water (usually around 10°C) for 5-10 minutes is claimed to improve muscle recovery and enhance future sports performances, but what is the science behind these claims? We asked 5 experts in exercise physiology ‘
Do post-exercise ice baths improve performance?
Do post-exercise ice baths improve…
Do post-exercise ice baths improve performance?
Hello everyone, ‘Cold water immersion’, more commonly known as ‘ice baths’ are routinely used by professional athletes after sports events. Dipping into ‘icy’ water (usually around 10°C) for 5-10 minutes is claimed to improve muscle recovery and enhance future sports performances, but what is the science behind these claims? We asked 5 experts in exercise physiology ‘