Cold Plunge Shows No Added Recovery Benefits in Teens
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Dr. Layne Norton, educational video
Story of claim
A study showed no recovery difference between cold and room temperature water in adolescent swimmers. Cold plunging was preferred by 65% despite no proven performance benefits.
- Goal: Determine if cold plunging offers unique recovery benefits.
- Proof: Performance improved equally between cold and room temperature water treatments, indicating no unique benefits from cold plunging.
- Nuances:
- Involved 14-year-old swimmers in a randomized control trial.
- Swimmers trained 3 days a week with resistance.
- Cold water was kept at 11 to 14°C and agitated.
- Impact on Life: May influence swimmers' preference for recovery methods, but no significant life changes reported.
Investments
- Price: No direct cost mentioned
- Time: 12 minutes post-training
- Effort: Participating in cold or room temperature immersion
Risks
No significant risks mentioned; general discomfort from cold water might occur.
Get Started 🚀
- Try cold plunging or room temperature water post-training for 12 minutes
- Monitor personal preference and perceived recovery benefits
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