Ice baths may have several benefits, including:
- Mental health: Cold therapy may improve mental health and resilience.
- Exercise recovery: Ice baths may help with exercise recovery and may reduce inflammation and swelling.
- Sleep: Ice baths may help you sleep better.
- Muscle soreness: Ice baths may ease sore muscles.
- Energy: Ice baths may increase energy.
- Stress: Ice baths may reduce stress.
Ice baths may also help with skin health and weight loss.
Some say that ice baths can be taken daily or multiple times a week. However, there is no recommended limit. If you want to build muscle, it's best to take an ice bath 24 to 48 hours after a training session.
Research suggests that ice baths may be more effective than other methods, like compression socks, for reducing inflammation after exercise. However, there is no sound research that points to general health benefits of ice baths.
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