Cold Plunges? · Roadman Cycling Collective +

Cold Plunges?

Someone was just promoting a gym to me, they were selling me on the fact that they have a cold plunge there. What are the thoughts about Cold Plunges?

Sounds like possible recovery benefit, and reduction of DOMS, at the expense (if within 4 hours of a S&C) inhibiting hypertrophy (by up to 10%). The blunting of hypertrophy might actually be a good thing for our sport?

Assuming this could have merit, Would a full on cold plunge is needed? Could getting a bunch of ice packs (reusable if you have the freezer space) and ice cubes might work? If it is worth while? If time allows maybe a topic for the Q&A.

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