
Why Everything You Know About Recovery May Be BS
The Real Science of Sport Podcast
The Controversy Surrounding Ice Baths and Their Effectiveness
Ice baths may not work as effectively as we think. While they are painful and may give a placebo effect, inflammation is actually a natural part of the body's healing process. Inflammation helps us adapt and become stronger, so turning it off with ice baths slows down recovery and hinders muscle repair. Studies have shown that impairing inflammation makes it harder to make progress in training.
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