The efficacy of ice baths and cold showers to treat sore muscles and treat sports injuries have been well documented. However, temperature treatment does not end just there. The next and more advanced ...

I asked Dr. Rachelle Reed, PhD, MS, to discuss contrast therapy, the benefits, and the research. Dr. Reed is the scientific ...

In the demanding world of competitive swimming, the pursuit of peak performance is a constant goal for swimmers seeking to push past their limits. Amid the rigorous training and intense competitions, ...

Nothing feels better than jumping into a cold pool after a steamy summer run--or soaking in a hot bath to wind down after a hard winter workout. And depending on how and when you use them, cold and ...

Contrast therapy — or exposing your body to alternating hot and cold temperatures — is a long-established recovery tool. Generally, it takes place in tubs: Immersing yourself in hot water causes your ...

Fitness enthusiasts and athletes are constantly looking for techniques to speed up recovery and assist muscles in returning to normal activity. Ice baths and contrast therapy are excellent ways to ...

As important as your workouts are, your rest and recovery routines are just as important. In my 30 years as a medical professional in the sports medicine field, I have seen many athletes physically ...

Taking an ice-cold bath may sound painful, but some believe it's one of the easiest, quickest ways to soothe post-workout pains. “Ice baths have been around for a while, and they’re picking up steam ...

As science has provided more information on how to move and strengthen our bodies, it has also gleaned valuable data on the benefits of having a strategy for recovery from those challenging workouts.

I’m training for my first marathon and everything is going great. I’ve learned the secret ice baths, which really seems to speed up my recovery after the long run each week. My questions is what to do ...