Researchers warm to effectiveness of ice baths
13 years, 1 month ago

Researchers warm to effectiveness of ice baths

ABC  

For most of past century, soccer players, athletes and other footballers would cool down by warming up. Professor Hopkins, who specialises in sports medicine and exercise science, was one of the authors of the study into the effectiveness of cold water immersion therapy. "Certainly some people could be hypersensitive to cold which could allow them to have a skin or even an allergic type of reaction," Professor Hopkins said. "There's not a lot of evidence so far that cold water immersion does a lot for physical benefits of people using it," he said. "If you were to ask me, what I prefer an athlete doing ice water baths or using anabolic steroids it's an open misere, I mean my answer's going to be jump in a cold bath rather than take any supplements," he said.

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Are ice baths worth the pain?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Are ice baths worth the pain?

The Independent  

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Ice bath for stress? Study says 10-minute cold-water immersion could be the key to sharper mind, better sleep
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ice bath for stress? Study says 10-minute cold-water immersion could be the key to sharper mind, better sleep

Hindustan Times  

Cold-water immersion has long been a darling of athletes and wellness enthusiasts, celebrated for its recovery benefits and potential to refresh both body and mind but can it also sharpen cognitive performance, improve sleep and ease mental worries? The link between cold-water immersion and cognitive benefits could be tied to the body’s physiological response to cold, which includes increased blood …

What’s better for you after a workout, a hot sauna or cold plunge?
3 months ago

What’s better for you after a workout, a hot sauna or cold plunge?

Live Mint  

You just finished an intense leg day—full-effort heavy lifting that you know you’ll feel tomorrow. Look at it in terms of what you are trying to modify—heat to increase blood flow or cold to minimize inflammation—in your body’s healing and recovery process, says Dr. William B. “You’re experiencing microtears in the muscle, along with the release of lactic acid and …

Cold showers: What the science says about the benefits
8 months ago

Cold showers: What the science says about the benefits

CNN  

Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. Simon takes a cold shower once or twice per week, which he said has helped him become more mentally present in general since the practice forces him to process the “suffering.” Cold showers may also improve mood and energy or mental alertness, which Dr. Rachelle Reed, an exercise physiologist …

Ice bath in summer: Should you take the plunge? Know ideal temperature, duration, amazing benefits, risks
10 months ago

Ice bath in summer: Should you take the plunge? Know ideal temperature, duration, amazing benefits, risks

Hindustan Times  

Ice bath or cold water immersion are catching popularity nowadays courtesy social media and some celebrities who vouch by its effectiveness for their mental health, rejuvenation and faster recovery. Ice baths involve submerging your body in icy cold water for a brief period. Ice baths may help in reducing pain and inflammation, improving mental health, and can cool the body …

Ice bath challenge is a rage with celebs on Instagram. Is it safe?
1 year, 1 month ago

Ice bath challenge is a rage with celebs on Instagram. Is it safe?

India Today  

Social media trends often come and go, and it is mostly difficult to keep up with them. Ice baths, also known as cold-water immersion or cryotherapy, involve submerging oneself in water chilled to approximately 10 and 15 degrees Celsius for about 11-15 minutes. Her post read, “For a Mumbai girl who showers with hot water in peak summers and feels …

Cold water swimming improves menopause symptoms: Research
1 year, 2 months ago

Cold water swimming improves menopause symptoms: Research

Hindustan Times  

A new study led by UCL researchers found that menopausal women who swim in cold water on a daily basis experience considerable improvements in both physical and mental symptoms. The findings showed that menopausal women experienced a significant improvement in anxiety, mood swings, low mood and hot flushes as a result of cold water swimming. Alongside aiding menopausal symptoms, the …

6 Science Based Health Benefits Of Ice Baths For Your Body
1 year, 3 months ago

6 Science Based Health Benefits Of Ice Baths For Your Body

The Quint  

Ice baths are one of those wellness trends that seem so genuinely uncomfortable that you probably want to know in advance if it's effective or not before taking the plunge. Ice baths involve submerging the body in a bath of icy cold water for a short period of time. During the icy bath, one gets constriction of their blood vessels …

Woman dies plunging into icy river during cold water immersion therapy
1 year, 5 months ago

Woman dies plunging into icy river during cold water immersion therapy

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A senior coroner has called for a crackdown on the …

Ready to cold plunge? We dive into the science to see if it's worth it
1 year, 5 months ago

Ready to cold plunge? We dive into the science to see if it's worth it

NPR  

Ready to cold plunge? We dive into the science to see if it's worth it Enlarge this image toggle caption Mike Kane for NPR Mike Kane for NPR Your body's first reaction to a plunge in chilly water is the "cold shock" response. Sponsor Message "A lot of people will extrapolate our data to what you see with cold water …

Samantha to Neha Sharma, why celebs love ice baths
1 year, 7 months ago

Samantha to Neha Sharma, why celebs love ice baths

India Today  

From Kim Kardashian, Drake and Lizzo to Samantha, a bevy of celebrities have time and again expressed being fond of taking ice baths. Ice baths, also known as cold-water immersion or cryotherapy, involve submerging oneself in water chilled to approximately 50-59 degrees Fahrenheit for about 11-15 minutes. Athletes often take ice baths after extensive workout sessions for post-workout recovery, as …

Know About The Benefits Of Having A Hot Water Bath
1 year, 7 months ago

Know About The Benefits Of Having A Hot Water Bath

ABP News  

New Delhi: Today's fast-paced lifestyle presents a constant struggle to maintain our physical and mental well-being. As we explore innovative and holistic approaches to health and wellness, the ancient practice of hot water baths emerges as a remarkably therapeutic and simple solution. For athletes or individuals who engage in regular exercise, hot water baths can be particularly beneficial since post-workout …

Improving mental health and wellbeing through cold water swimming during winter solstice
1 year, 9 months ago

Improving mental health and wellbeing through cold water swimming during winter solstice

ABC  

On the shortest day of the year, about 30 people gathered in the early hours of the morning in Victoria's Gippsland for a cold water swim to celebrate the winter solstice. Key points: Organiser and participant Sallie Jones says the practice teaches people to feel comfortable in the uncomfortable Experts say swimming in cold water offers a range of health …

Samantha Ruth Prabhu takes ice bath; know health benefits of this 'torture' therapy
1 year, 10 months ago

Samantha Ruth Prabhu takes ice bath; know health benefits of this 'torture' therapy

India TV News  

Samantha Ruth Prabhu is currently recovering from Myositis. Recently, Samantha shared an Instagram story in which she gave a sneak peek into her 'torture' ice bath. After a heavy workout, ice bath therapy is considered to be very beneficial for the body as it soothes sore muscles. Know more health benefits of ice baths- Ice bath therapy relieves sore muscles …

Does Cold Plunging Actually Do Anything Or Is It B.S.?
1 year, 11 months ago

Does Cold Plunging Actually Do Anything Or Is It B.S.?

Huff Post  

Illustration:Jianan Liu/HuffPost Cold plunging isn't safe for everyone — and also isn't the all-in-one wellness trend that many say it is. Brands like Plunge, which sells a cold plunge tub, claim cold plunging benefits your immune system — which is also a common idea among people on TikTok and Instagram. “I think a specific study looked at about five minutes …

Cold-immersion therapy: Types, effectiveness, safety of people in cold exposure
1 year, 11 months ago

Cold-immersion therapy: Types, effectiveness, safety of people in cold exposure

Hindustan Times  

Cold-immersion therapy, also known as cold therapy or cryotherapy, involves exposing the body to cold temperatures to elicit a range of physiological responses. Cold-immersion therapy: Types, effectiveness, safety of people in cold exposure In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Narendra Shetty, Chief Wellness Officer at Kshemavana, revealed the different types of cold-immersion therapy through which people can undergo cold …

Celebs tout ice baths, but science on benefits is lukewarm
2 years, 1 month ago

Celebs tout ice baths, but science on benefits is lukewarm

Associated Press  

The coolest thing on social media these days may be celebrities and regular folks plunging into frigid water or taking ice baths. “I felt like I was strong and powerful and could do anything.” But Cronenwett says studying cold water immersion with a gold-standard randomized controlled trial is challenging because devising a placebo for cold plunges could be difficult. You’ve …

Celebs tout ice baths, but science on benefits is lukewarm
2 years, 1 month ago

Celebs tout ice baths, but science on benefits is lukewarm

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But Cronenwett says studying cold water immersion with …

Swimming in cold water may help you lose weight
2 years, 6 months ago

Swimming in cold water may help you lose weight

Daily Mail  

It might seem like the last thing you want to do as we head into the winter months. But going for a swim in cold water could help you lose weight and protect against diabetes, research suggests. Swimming in sub-zero temperatures has become increasingly popular in recent years thanks to the rise of wellness gurus and influencers like Wim 'The …

The Art and Science of Fitness | Busting myths of exercising in the heat
2 years, 7 months ago

The Art and Science of Fitness | Busting myths of exercising in the heat

Hindustan Times  

300, a 2006 Hollywood blockbuster film, showcased that in Sparta stunted and sickly newborns were thrown off the cliffs. Most of our physical education teachers and even parents told us not to drink any water, definitely not cold, after doing strenuous physical activity in hot and humid conditions. Soon enough, people were getting diagnosed as ‘hurt by drinking cold water.’ …

Think again before putting ice on a muscle injury
3 years, 11 months ago

Think again before putting ice on a muscle injury

The Independent  

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夏天冲凉居然有这么多好处！听专家为你一一道来
4 years, 8 months ago

夏天冲凉居然有这么多好处！听专家为你一一道来

China Daily  

有人认为，刚锻炼完不能马上冲冷水澡，会增加心脏负担。但是外国专家却指出，冲冷水澡对身体非常有益，无论是锻炼前还是锻炼后。 Photo by Chandler Cruttenden on Unsplash Perhaps you already heard about the benefits of ice baths. “There’s no question that your performance could be better, and that you’ll be safer.” 首先，在锻炼前冲个冷水澡能产生让你意想不到的效果，尤其是在你打算在热天跑步时。科利・斯金格研究所的首席执行官道格·卡萨博士说：“你会感觉更好，而你开始跑步时体温也会低一点。”他指出，起跑时的体温较低，跑步过程中体温也不会升得过高。“毫无疑问你的表现会更佳，也更安全。” But you’re more likely to crave that cold water post-workout, when it can provide relief for soreness and inflammation and give almost every system in your body a …

Do ice baths help in muscle recovery and weight loss?
5 years, 3 months ago

Do ice baths help in muscle recovery and weight loss?

Firstpost  

Also called cold-water immersion or cryotherapy, the technique is thought to speed up muscle recovery, reduce inflammation and help in weight loss. A few years ago, a team of sports scientists led by Dr Jonathan M. Peake asked a simple research question: do ice baths speed up muscle recovery after an intense workout? To answer this question, the team studied …

Ice swimming: Benefits and dangers
7 years, 10 months ago

Ice swimming: Benefits and dangers

CNN  

Story highlights Ice swimming takes place in water below 41 degrees Fahrenheit Competitions take place around the world Cold-water swimming could be good for people with depression, according to early studies CNN — On a chilly afternoon along the picturesque shores of Loch Lomond, Scotland, the sound of bagpipes pierces the air as competitors in swimsuits, caps and goggles line …

Do ice baths have benefits?
8 years, 3 months ago

Do ice baths have benefits?

BBC  

Do ice baths have benefits? Getty Images Many top athletes put up with the discomfort of ice baths because they believe it helps them Athletes are told a post-match ice bath works wonders for their muscles. Ice baths might be useful for a quick recovery between events during a competition, but not if you want muscles to get stronger in …

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