Cold water immersion negatively affects performance in subsequent exercise

A study published in the Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine found that cold water immersion after exhaustive exercise negatively impacted performance in a subsequent exercise session. Participants who underwent cold water immersion experienced lower power output in a repeated sprint cycling session compared to those who underwent hot water immersion or active recovery. The study suggests that cooling the muscles during recovery can lead to decreased performance in subsequent exercise, highlighting the importance of considering timing and context when implementing cold water immersion.