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I left the water admittedly very cold but also energised and ready to take on the day with this overriding feeling that 'life was good', even if I couldn't quite explain why. And when things got stressful or didn't go to plan, as they undoubtedly do, it seemed like I was more capable and had more patience to deal with it all. After all, I had managed to conquer my extreme mental aversion to entering the water and sit with my discomfort once there, so really how hard could anything else be?

But at a microscopic level across your entire body, the ice cold water is cooling your skin, muscles, and core temperature , constricting your vessels and slowing blood flow. And as you know, once you get out, your blood is rapidly resupplying fresh oxygen and nutrients to your worn-down muscles. Early morning plunge. If I had a bad night and don’t feel super energetic, I just jump into my cold plunge to get a jolt of energy that lasts several hours. Allan R, Malone J, Alexander J, et al. Cold for centuries: a brief history of cryotherapies to improve health, injury and post-exercise recovery. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2022;122(5):1153-1162. doi:10.1007/s00421-022-04915-5The theory, says Jey, is that decreasing the local temperature after exercise helps limit inflammatory response, decreasing the amount of inflammation and helping you recover faster. 4. Decreases the effect of heat and humidity a b "Science Of Ice Bath Recovery For Fighters: In-Depth Guide - Sweet Science of Fighting" . Retrieved 2021-10-09. The good news is that if you manage to overcome your fear and hesitation, you’ll be mentally stronger from knowing that you have what it takes to succeed in even the toughest conditions. 5. Boosts Your Mood

We have come across various research studies that focus on the effects and benefits of ice baths in promoting recovery and reducing exercise-induced muscle damage. One such study evaluated the impact of ice baths and contrast baths on muscle recovery in U/20 rugby union players during a competition. The research design used a random control trial, and the independent variable was the type of bath (ice or contrast) each participant underwent. Tissue and Blood Sample AnalysesHowever, once you get out of the cold water, your blood vessels dilate, thus triggering increased blood flow to the muscle tissue in your extremities and skin. Maranda, Eric; Simmons, Brian J.; Romanelli, Paolo (2016-06-01). "Cryotherapy—As Ancient as the Pharaohs". JAMA Dermatology. 152 (6): 730. doi: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2015.1616. ISSN 2168-6068.

I can be something of a perfectionist at times (ok, most times), but I wanted to approach this a little differently. So while pushing myself to a certain degree was important, I didn't want to end up disappointed by setting unrealistic and, more importantly, potentially unsafe targets. My aim was to get in the ice bath each day and challenge myself in the water, but I decided how long I stayed in and when I got in would be flexible. a b c Wang, H.; Olivero, W.; Wang, D.; Lanzino, G. (May 2006). "Cold as a therapeutic agent". Acta Neurochirurgica. 148 (5): 565–570. doi: 10.1007/s00701-006-0747-z. ISSN 0001-6268. We give equal focus to helping our community develop greater mental and physical strength - this makes ice baths particularly appealing as a MTNTOUGH recovery tool.

In general, I’d argue that the colder the water is, the more benefit you get. However, it all depends on your tolerance level. If you’ve never taken an ice bath or cold plunge, my recommendation is to start with a temperature that’s uncomfortable but safe. a b c d Tipton MJ (1989). "The initial responses to cold-water immersion in man". Clinical Science. 77 (6): 581–8. doi: 10.1042/cs0770581. PMID 2691172. The recent study suggests that the previous ideas about ice bath benefits for athletes is flawed, and that there’s no benefit to sore muscles. Buoyed by the rapid success, all sorts of developments, events and promotions were planned for the 2011/12 season using the upgraded Ice-Bat v12. It was a great season, culminating at the World Championships with more than 50 competitors and the new world record standing at 41s.