Cold plunge therapy sits in an interesting place in the recovery landscape. The evidence for short-term recovery benefits and ...

Cold plunges (immersing in frigid water) may reduce inflammation, boost immunity, and promote better sleep. Timing your plunge, before or after a workout, depends on your fitness goals and desired ...

In a small study recently presented at the 2024 Integrative Physiology of Exercise Conference in University Park, Pennsylvania, researchers from Ritsumeikan University in Shiga, Japan, wanted to take ...

After getting hot and sweaty during a workout, many now opt to take a cold plunge—typically between 50–60 degrees Fahrenheit (10–15 Celsius)—in hopes of speeding up muscle recovery and easing ...

Two of the most popular right now involve temperature—more specifically, dialing it up in a sauna or turning it down in a ...

The utilisation of cold water immersion (CWI) as a recovery modality has gained prominence among athletes seeking to alleviate exercise-induced fatigue and muscle damage. CWI typically involves ...

Drinking enough water is crucial to maintaining overall health and proper hydration, which supports just about every bodily function. Water to the body is like oil to a machine — it keeps everything ...