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 physiological response to cold water peaks somewhere between 10-15°C”. Going ...

Embrace the chill ...

Ice baths and cold plunges — interchangeable terms for soaking in near-freezing water — have grown wildly popular in recent years, thanks to podcasters, social media influencers, professional athletes ...

You'll have random people, who barely work out, talking like, ‘Hey, You're cold plunging?’” It’s not surprising that cold ...

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 ...

Trendy ice baths don't help women recover quicker from exercise, according to new research. Top athletes and other sports players are often seen taking a cold water plunge after a race or match, while ...

Ice baths are everywhere in modern fitness culture. From professional athletes to weekend warriors, many swear by the post-workout plunge, hoping the icy shock will ease soreness, calm inflammation ...

University of Bristol provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation UK. Ice baths are everywhere in modern fitness culture. From professional athletes to weekend warriors, many swear by ...