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by zackmorris
2336 days ago
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Tons of strong(wo)man competitors take ice baths after their workouts to reduce inflammation and speed recovery: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=world%27s+stron... IMHO it's not so much about the numbing or pain reduction, but the increased blood flow afterwards. I ice almost all injuries for about 3 days after they happen. I also tend to find heat to be a waste of time or that it actually exacerbates injuries. But, alternating hot and cold MIGHT be effective (I haven't done it enough to know). In general though, I'd worry that icing after every workout would train the body to require it as a crutch, which means that missing an ice bath could lead to injury, so I won't do it. Also, I'd hate to miss out on the comfort of warm showers. I'm just not that stoic! |
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