We’re all seeing it- the videos going viral across social media of people dunking their bodies into gallons of ice cold water. Similar to working out, if you don’t post or talk about it, it didn’t happen, right? Whether you’re posting selfies from the plunge or sitting in solitude, the health benefits …
Hot vs. Cold: Which Treatment is Best for Post Strength Recovery?
People spend more time recovering from a workout than actually working out, enduring hours of soreness brought on by muscular inflammation. If not treated right, this workout side effect can make it harder to go for another session. Whether it’s fatigue, muscle cramps, or the classic delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), combating inflammation should …
Can Heat or Cold Therapy Supercharge Your Workout Recovery?
If you’re like most gym rats, you’re probably looking for an edge, that “thing” that will turn you from a mere mortal into a gym-crushing, injury-proof, never-had-a-sore-muscle machine. If you think a couple of ice packs or a heating pad could help you transcend the aches and pains that cause the rest of us to […]