Firstly, there's no need for ice at all – Greg's 12°C bath is plenty cold enough. Mike's own studies have found that “the ...

Cold-water exposure is hot right now. From influencers touting the mental-health benefits of cold showers to professional athletes swearing by ice baths for recovery, it's become a bonafide wellness ...

Those who use daily ice baths swear by the health benefits. One doctor we talked to says the benefits are real and substantial.

Co-authored by Lauren Rudolph and Robert T. Muller, Ph.D. The growing trend of “cold water immersion”—immersing yourself in ice baths or taking cold showers—is promoted as providing physical and ...

Cold showers and ice baths—once the domain of elite athletes and hardened survivalists—are now mainstream. From social media ...

I’ve always been afraid of ice baths. But facing the fear seems unavoidable, especially if your FYP is anything like mine, you’ve likely seen people dipping in buckets of water at sub-zero temperature ...

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

Ever wondered if you should give an ice bath a try? Ice baths, also known as cold water immersion therapy, is one practice that is common among athletes. But these days more people are trying it out ...

While you’ve probably seen elite athletes like Michael Phelps and Serena Williams climbing into giant vats of ice water, you don’t need to be an ultramarathoner to reap the benefits of this recovery ...