ice baths

**gearbox** · 11-09-2012, 01:12 PM

Curious who does them?
I was thinking of trying out the ice tubs. Shoulders knees etc..
Anyone with experience?

**Times Roman** · 11-09-2012, 01:17 PM

why?

**jpowell** · 11-09-2012, 01:46 PM

Wanted--

**gearbox** · 11-09-2012, 01:48 PM

Theory
Helps recovery
Inflammation in hard to reach places like shoulder joints knees

**Renesis** · 11-09-2012, 02:01 PM

But it has been to shown to do nothing but make you uncomfortable and have tiny balls.

**Lunk1** · 11-09-2012, 02:56 PM

used too during hs and college FB....no thanks! Rather ice specific inflamed areas and use good Anti Inflams.

**red_hulk** · 11-09-2012, 03:00 PM

Did after long endurance cardio days to help with my legs. Also did Epsom baths. They both help
IMO

**Times Roman** · 11-09-2012, 03:01 PM

Originally Posted by gearbox

Theory
Helps recovery
Inflammation in hard to reach places like shoulder joints knees

if it works then you are a better man than I am! =)

I'll just stick to my alleve

**lstbred** · 11-09-2012, 03:19 PM

The Russians used to (not sure if still) take ice baths inbetween every "match" in the Olympics. They said it took out the stess on muscles, put you back where you where before you competed or something like that.

**gearbox** · 11-09-2012, 04:00 PM

I have been reading studies that show results and studies that say its pointless.
What I do know if after a strenuous workout or cardio are muscles, tendons, ligaments are tired, sore and can often.be inflamed to a minimal degree and our body deals with it.

I was more looking for personal experience

Thanks lunk and redh

**baseline_9** · 11-09-2012, 04:08 PM

I'm no expert and have done no research but I believe ice baths are to reduce lactic acid in the muscles post exercise....

Achieving this by pulling blood out of the extrmities to your core.... Pulling with it lactic acid...

Sum1 tell me if I'm wrong.... Interesting thread tho.....

I'd like to train legs and the ice bath one leg and see the difference the next day lol

**baseline_9** · 11-09-2012, 04:27 PM

In the uk right not the weather is between around 1 and 10 degrees C..... I'm tempted to get a wheelie bin and fill it up with water and jump in it PWO for 10 mins to see the effects it has....

Anyone in a cold climate wanna try it out....

**Back In Black** · 11-09-2012, 04:55 PM

Originally Posted by baseline_9

In the uk right not the weather is between around 1 and 10 degrees C..... I'm tempted to get a wheelie bin and fill it up with water and jump in it PWO for 10 mins to see the effects it has....

Anyone in a cold climate wanna try it out....

I think you should experiment on yourself and let us know.

I think the lactic acid reduction claim is a bit like the 30 min post workout 'window' but I could be wrong.

Endurance athletes use them to stop the muscles 'bleeding' after a strenuous session to assist with recovery.

Where you gonna get all your ice from?

**ironbeck** · 11-09-2012, 05:17 PM

They work but talk about almost tortures pain.... I remember doing them after football practices for my knees........ouch, give me some quality pain relievers instead!

**LT75** · 11-09-2012, 05:30 PM

Originally Posted by ironbeck

They work but talk about almost tortures pain.... I remember doing them after football practices for my knees........ouch, give me some quality pain relievers instead!

I agree! Did it when I had to while playing football in college, but no way will I do it again.

**gearbox** · 11-09-2012, 06:10 PM

Originally Posted by LT75

I agree! Did it when I had to while playing football in college, but no way will I do it again.

Why not. Cold water is torture or it didnt do anything

**cherrydrpepper** · 11-09-2012, 06:15 PM

Spices rumored to fight inflammation:

Tumeric
Cayenne
Ginger
Garlic
Oregano

Anyone have luck with these

**Wazz** · 11-09-2012, 06:15 PM

Originally Posted by baseline_9

In the uk right not the weather is between around 1 and 10 degrees C..... I'm tempted to get a wheelie bin and fill it up with water and jump in it PWO for 10 mins to see the effects it has....

Anyone in a cold climate wanna try it out....

In Alaska & you're outa you freakin mind if ya think I'm jumpin in ice water

lol

**BlueWaffle21** · 11-09-2012, 06:53 PM

I prefer contrast baths

**Times Roman** · 11-09-2012, 06:58 PM

Originally Posted by baseline_9

In the uk right not the weather is between around 1 and 10 degrees C..... I'm tempted to get a wheelie bin and fill it up with water and jump in it PWO for 10 mins to see the effects it has....

Anyone in a cold climate wanna try it out....

if you do decide to jump into the wheelie bin, you may want to remove the grass clippings and orange peels ahead of time?

....just a thought! =)

**Misery13** · 11-09-2012, 07:07 PM

I take ice baths from time to time. Helps with sore muscles.

**songdog** · 11-09-2012, 07:52 PM

Fuk that! I will enjoy my hot tub.No cold water for this guy.

**Riptorn** · 11-09-2012, 08:02 PM

Similar topic here:
http://news.stanford.edu/news/2012/a...ch-082912.html

Seems Stanford Univ has developed cooling gloves to help with recovery. I know it's not exactly what you guys are discussing but it's still a cool idea. Pun intended. ?

**gearbox** · 11-09-2012, 08:03 PM

Lately been jumping in my pool for about ten mins. Pool is about 60° F. And my spa is ready for me at 103 when I get out of pool

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**gearbox** · 11-09-2012, 09:00 PM

Originally Posted by Riptorn

Similar topic here:
http://news.stanford.edu/news/2012/a...ch-082912.html

Seems Stanford Univ has developed cooling gloves to help with recovery. I know it's not exactly what you guys are discussing but it's still a cool idea. Pun intended. ?

Nice article

**baseline_9** · 11-10-2012, 03:13 AM

Originally Posted by SteM

I think you should experiment on yourself and let us know.

I think the lactic acid reduction claim is a bit like the 30 min post workout 'window' but I could be wrong.

Endurance athletes use them to stop the muscles 'bleeding' after a strenuous session to assist with recovery.

Where you gonna get all your ice from?

I don't believe it has to be that cold to be effective.... I'd say cold water would be effective enough....

**lovbyts** · 11-11-2012, 12:56 AM

Originally Posted by BlueWaffle21

I prefer contrast baths

That is what a lot of the Pro athletes do from what I have heard/read.

Originally Posted by gearbox

Lately been jumping in my pool for about ten mins. Pool is about 60° F. And my spa is ready for me at 103 when I get out of pool

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It really needs to be colder than that to work properly. Needs to be near freezing.

To do it properly it should be VERY cold such as an Ice bath and you submerse the offending body part fully for a couple of minutes then do the same in a HOT bath. Repeat several time.

I have done this on my own but using ice packs and heat packs vie freezer and microwave and I think it helped quite a bit. If you can not do this ice alone for 20 - 30 min on, 20 - 30 minutes off. Repeat at least 3x in a row and 3x a day works very good. It has helped my shoulder and my back recover especially my sciatic nerve in my lower back. I also used it a while back when I had one of the most painful cramps in my upper back/neck and it was 50% better by end of day and 80% the next.