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Steve Waco
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I've seen the thread on ice baths. I find it quite fascinating. I think people's reactions to pain
and discomfort are different in various people. I 'm wondering, I typically take an ice bath
virtually every other day even after a 5-mile run. I usually use 5 pieces of ice that are about 5
inches square and I'm wondering if that is enough ice to get the water cold enough. I usually stay
in about 15-20 minutes. It seems like only the first 30 seconds are the hardest part. The best part
is taking a hot shower immediately after. Maybe too many ice baths could contribute to joint pain or
arthritis, but I think they are quite invigorating. The hot shower afterwards really helps. I
usually put the ice in about a half an hour before I get in to get the water cold enough. It would
be interesting to see if the temperature of my water with those five pieces of ice is cold enough
compared to somebody that might throw in 2 or 3 bags of ice. I usually use about 6 inches of water
in the bathtub and go up to my waist and keep my toes out. Just curious what your thoughts might be.
I've only been doing ice baths for a couple of months, but I have been running for about 7 years.
I'm a 45-year-old male. I'm sure it must help invigorate and repair and recover faster.
and discomfort are different in various people. I 'm wondering, I typically take an ice bath
virtually every other day even after a 5-mile run. I usually use 5 pieces of ice that are about 5
inches square and I'm wondering if that is enough ice to get the water cold enough. I usually stay
in about 15-20 minutes. It seems like only the first 30 seconds are the hardest part. The best part
is taking a hot shower immediately after. Maybe too many ice baths could contribute to joint pain or
arthritis, but I think they are quite invigorating. The hot shower afterwards really helps. I
usually put the ice in about a half an hour before I get in to get the water cold enough. It would
be interesting to see if the temperature of my water with those five pieces of ice is cold enough
compared to somebody that might throw in 2 or 3 bags of ice. I usually use about 6 inches of water
in the bathtub and go up to my waist and keep my toes out. Just curious what your thoughts might be.
I've only been doing ice baths for a couple of months, but I have been running for about 7 years.
I'm a 45-year-old male. I'm sure it must help invigorate and repair and recover faster.