Cold showers or cold water immersion can reduce muscle inflammation and soreness after a workout. Hot showers or hot water immersion after a workout can improve performance on the same day or the next ...

In a small study recently presented at the 2024 Integrative Physiology of Exercise Conference in University Park, Pennsylvania, researchers from Ritsumeikan University in Shiga, Japan, wanted to take ...

It’s hard to scroll through social media right now without seeing a celebrity or influencer — among them, Jelly Roll, Kristen Bell, Bradley Cooper and Josh Brolin — rave about cold plunges, aka the ...

Dove reports cold showers boost circulation, reduce inflammation, enhance mood, and improve skin clarity; however, they may ...

If you’re going to suffer, make sure it’s worth the effort. We consulted fitness experts to help you maximize your ice bath. The experts suggest that launching yourself into a cold plunge pool at the ...

Ice baths after exercise are hot, especially among influencers. But a new small study suggests that recreational athletes perform better if they soak in a hot tub rather than a frigid one, especially ...

Post-workout cold plunges may be having a moment, but a new study dunks on the practice. After a tough workout, muscle recovery was no better in women who immersed themselves in chilly water than in ...

“No pain, no gain” is a common mantra in the fitness world. Experts explain if it’s true. Ask Well “No pain, no gain” is a common mantra in the fitness world. Experts explain if it’s true.

Stretching and light exercise can stimulate blood flow and help with muscle soreness. Heat therapy, like hot baths or heating pads, can also soothe achy muscles. Focus on foods containing flavonoids, ...

After getting hot and sweaty during a workout, many now opt to take a cold plunge—typically between 50–60 degrees Fahrenheit (10–15 Celsius)—in hopes of speeding up muscle recovery and easing ...

Cold therapy might be the coolest new trend on the block for exercise recovery, but experts say it’s here to stay. Whether you’re looking to recover quickly from stiffness or soreness, large bodies of ...

“No pain, no gain” is a long-standing mantra in the fitness world, suggesting a workout has to leave you writhing in a world of hurt in order to be effective. Social media supports this notion, with ...