Cold plunges are quick, therapeutic dips in ice water.
As long as you’re in good health and don’t have any underlying conditions cold plunges may bring some relief to your sore muscles.
Benefits include:
1. Eases sore muscles
The cold water constricts your blood vessels, which slows blood flow and relieves some of that swelling and soreness you feel in your muscles after a long run, weightlifting or a hard game.
2. Reduces your core body temp
If you’ve just worked yourself into a sweat, it follows that an icy dip is a quick way to cool down. When your body is all fired up from a workout, that cold water brings your core temperature back down in a flash.
3. May help you focus
Honestly, you may just like a cold plunge now and then, especially if you find that the jolt of cold helps snap your brain into focus.
4. May help you sleep better
Some people say it helps them sleep much better and that they feel less fatigue overall.
5. Decreases inflammation
Cold water constricts your blood vessels, which can help with the swelling related to inflammation.
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