If you’re going to suffer, make sure it’s worth the effort. We consulted fitness experts to help you maximize your ice bath.

The other women on the beach are dedicated cold plungers; their WhatsApp group contains the words “polar” and “sunrise.” The ...

Ice baths, also referred to as cold water immersion (CWI) or cold-water therapy, are commonly used for pain, delayed-onset muscle soreness, inflammation and mood elevation ...

Soothing sore muscles. Improving mood and sleep. Accelerating weight loss. Vagus nerve stimulation. Wellness enthusiasts, athletes, and maybe even your gym buddy are regularly praising ice baths for a ...

Cold plunges are all the rage — Scheana Shay, 39, was spotted slipping into a backyard tub on the latest season of “Vanderpump Rules” and Courteney Cox, 59, revealed her love of frigid baths — but ...

Though ice baths after exercise are hot on social media, a new small study suggests that athletes perform better if they soak in a hot tub. Ice baths after exercise are hot, especially among ...

To cold plunge or not to cold plunge? That is the question. The idea of dipping into a bath of glacial temperature water does not appeal to most. However, cold baths have become all the rage and the ...

When you think of a spa or wellness retreat, the image of a sauna or hot tub might come to mind. But a freezing cold bath? Not so much. So why are so many people adding cold plunge to their wellness ...

Experts say controlled, gentle cooling activates metabolism and recovery safely—while extreme methods trigger stress, not adaptation. New Research Reveals Mild Cold—Not Extreme “Cold Shock”—Delivers ...

Ice baths after exercise are hot, especially among influencers. But a new small study suggests that recreational athletes perform better if they soak in a hot tub rather than a frigid one, especially ...