recent articles mentioning ice baths had me wondering… what’s everybody’s take on ice baths, and hot baths?.. i’ve heard mainly good things about ice baths…
i tried one once… and, aside from a fear of hypothermia… i was incredibly stiff, and not feeling awesome the next day…as for hot baths… i used to take them after a hard game…but recently have heard they will hinder recovery…what’s everyone’s thoughts on the two?
[quote]btlifter wrote:
recent articles mentioning ice baths had me wondering… what’s everybody’s take on ice baths, and hot baths?.. i’ve heard mainly good things about ice baths…
i tried one once… and, aside from a fear of hypothermia… i was incredibly stiff, and not feeling awesome the next day…as for hot baths… i used to take them after a hard game…but recently have heard they will hinder recovery…what’s everyone’s thoughts on the two?[/quote]
i use warm/cool/hot/cold/hot/cold showers after my workouts (each for about 30 to 45 secs) - its works , i feel better. Warning though - they are quite addictive
Contrast showers are a good thing, but they shouldn’t be used frequently because the body will adapt. It’s best to save this one in the “treasure chest” before a competition or similar event.