Can Cold Plunges Benefit Your Workout?

Immersing yourself in uncomfortablly cold temperatures can have some tremendous benefits for those of us who workout

1) Flush metabolic waste: Blood is pushed away from the extremities and toward the core.

2) Reduce Edema: Limits swelling and secondary tissue damage after intense physical exertion. This causes quicker recovery.

3) Reperfusion: Blood vessels dilate, rushing fresh, oxygenated blood back into the muscles to accelerate repair as soon as you exit the water.

I, personally, love cold plunging after my hard workouts. I'm able to feel refreshed and ready to take on the next workout. If you are interested in adding this to your routine, I'd suggest using the Soeberg Method which says to plunge 11 mintues/week 2-3 days/week.

More in depth info: https://soeberginstitute.com/blogs/journal/cold-water-for-pain-relief