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Another way to gain the benefits of ice on sore muscles is to use the Hunters Reaction/Lewis Reaction method by following the 10-10-10 format. Exploring alternatives to ice baths? If any of the health risks make you pause, There are several other temperature-based recovery methods to consider, each with its unique benefits. Consider the following: 1. Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy is a technique that exposes the body to extremely cold temperatures in a cryogenic chamber for a short duration. It’s known for reducing inflammation, muscle pain, and soreness, and improving blood circulation and recovery time in athletes , using the same principles we’ve discussed with ice baths.The easiest way to get your feet wet (pun intended) with ice bathing/cold plunging is to start taking cold showers. While the temperature of cold tap water typically isn’t low enough to produce the health benefits outlined in this article, it will help your body get used to cold water exposure and make it easier to handle your first few experiences with ice cold water when the time comes. Ice bath for 120 minutes". Sina Corp. Xinhua News Agency. 4 January 2011 . Retrieved 18 March 2020. While ice baths clearly hold significant benefits for recovery, it’s crucial to tread with caution and awareness, especially for first-timers. In this section, we’ll navigate through the potential risks and considerations, offering a balanced view on incorporating ice baths for muscle recovery. Critical Risks I did attempt to get to the bottom of the DOMS theory (some athletes use cold water therapy after exercise to prevent Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness - the muscle pain and stiffness felt 24 to 72 hours after exercising) by signing up for an F45 class. This form of circuit training is notorious for bringing about that delayed onset muscle soreness in me (shoutout to the time I couldn't raise my arms for two days) but considering all the other variables (like the intensity of the class, the duration and how many eccentric exercises were involved, not to mention what I did afterwards) the fact that I had less pain and stiffness a few days later may be completely unrelated to the ice baths I took.

For those pushing their limits, ice baths might just hold the benefits you need to recovery from intense activities. Reduced inflammation, relieved muscle soreness, and a bolstered immune system make this age-old method at least worth consideration. Allan R, Malone J, Alexander J, et al. Cold for centuries: a brief history of cryotherapies to improve health, injury and post-exercise recovery. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2022;122(5):1153-1162. doi:10.1007/s00421-022-04915-5

Since I began leveraging ice bathing, I’ve noticed a dramatic improvement in an important sleep metric that most people don’t pay much attention to: wake after sleep onset (WASO), which is the time I spend awake after falling asleep. In summary, our investigation covers various research studies, tissue and blood sample analyses, and observations from reputable sources like the Journal of Physiology. These findings provide crucial information on the science behind ice baths and their potential impact on athletic recovery and performance. As we continue to explore this field, our knowledge will deepen, allowing us to make informed decisions on the best methods for optimizing recovery and reducing exercise-induced muscle damage. Buoyed by the rapid success, all sorts of developments, events and promotions were planned for the 2011/12 season using the upgraded Ice-Bat v12. It was a great season, culminating at the World Championships with more than 50 competitors and the new world record standing at 41s. While duration can often be seen as an indicator of progress, that isn't necessarily the case with cold water immersion. Dr Susanna Søberg says that low doses are all you need to reap the benefits and cautions that, 'at some point, you have to stop yourself and say, now I have almost crossed the line in terms of how much health I can get out of this.' From the second day onwards, I was able to get my shoulders in, but I found that breathing slowly and calmly really helped with the process of submerging my upper body. Not only that but once I was in, if I was having a particularly tough time mentally accepting the environment I had put myself in, turning my attention to my breath gave me something other than my discomfort to focus on. 3. Timing isn't everything

When you submerge in the chilly water, your blood vessels tighten up, limiting blood flow and taming inflammation in the worked muscles. Rowsell GJ, Reaburn P, Toone R, Smith M, Coutts AJ (2014). "Effect of run training and cold-water immersion on subsequent cycle training quality in high-performance triathletes". Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 28 (6): 1664–72. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000000455. hdl: 10453/41986. PMID 24626137. S2CID 12032750.Given that, if you’re serious about making cold water exposure a part of your wellness regimen, it’s usually easier and more cost-effective to get your own ice bath. Knowing your limits and seeking professional advice is key before adding ice baths to your post-workout regimen. Mental Health Considerations Min J young, Choi YS, Lee HS, Lee S, Min K bok. Increased cold injuries and the effect of body mass index in patients with peripheral vascular disease. BMC Public Health. 2021;21(1):294. doi:10.1186/s12889-020-09789-w

Yankouskaya A, Williamson R, Stacey C, Totman JJ, Massey H. Short-term head-out whole-body cold-water immersion facilitates positive affect and increases interaction between large-scale brain networks. Biology. 2023;12(2):211. doi:10.3390/biology12020211 Stepping out of the ice bath, a shift occurs. Your blood vessels expand, referred to as vasodilation, and a rush of fresh blood surges into the muscle tissue. This influx delivers oxygen and vital nutrients, playing a crucial role in the healing process. Type in the hashtag 'icebath' or 'coldwatertherapy' on TikTok, and you'll be flooded by clips of scantily clad humans willingly immersing themselves in icy water whilst a voiceover lists the many supposed benefits of deliberate cold water immersion. The study does not prove 100 percent that there are no benefits to ice baths,” he says. “It suggests that the previously believed benefits of faster recovery, reduction of muscle and tissue damage, and improved function aren’t necessarily true.”I’ve also experimented with longer plunges (up to 12 minutes) to see how they would impact my body. What I’ve noticed during these tests is that every time I spend an extended period in freezing cold water, my heart rate variability (HRV) increases and my resting heart rate decreases during sleep (as measured by my WHOOP Strap). The sooner you get in an ice bath after a workout or competition, the better the effects should be,” says Gardner.