The frozen baths blog
Exposure to cold weather provides a plethora of mental and physical health benefits. From improving blood circulation to reducing stress, strengthening willpower and self-confidence, this practice goes way beyond feeling cold. It also improves sleep, skin, hair and greatly promotes sports recovery.
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After a workout, you might be tempted to rest, and taking a cold bath is probably one of the last things you'd think about. However, scientific research shows that exposure to cold after exercise considerably reduces muscle aches and promotes...
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Scientific research has looked into the effects of cold water on the human body. When you immerse yourself in cold water, your blood vessels constrict to keep warm blood flowing to your vital organs. However, once you are submerged up to your neck, the water exerts hydrostatic pressure which promotes blood flow to the brain, lungs and heart, allowing blood to more easily access nutrients and water. oxygen it needs.
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Exposure to intense cold causes vasoconstriction, meaning your blood vessels constrict to reduce blood flow to exposed areas. This may cause a tightening or tingling sensation in the parts of your body submerged in the ice water. Vasoconstriction can also help reduce inflammation and relieve pain.
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During intense training, muscles suffer micro-damages and build up lactic acid, leading to a feeling of fatigue and soreness.
Ice baths, also known as immersion cryotherapy, are effective in reducing inflammation and muscle damage.
Exposure to cold water causes vasoconstriction, which reduces blood flow to the muscles. When you emerge from the ice bath, the return of warm blood to the muscles promotes tissue repair and the elimination of lactic acid. This helps speed recovery, reduce soreness and prevent workout-related injuries.