ok so i am a cheerleader and a gymnast. i undertand about gymnastics and stuff.
but i dont understand the significance of the ice bath in the stick it film.
i was always told a hot hot hot bath is the one to help pains and that.
what does the cold ice bath do?
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Hobbies category? Maybe give some free advice about: Theater? LiTTLEGiRLBLUE answered Tuesday July 27 2010, 12:31 am: Taking an after exercise plunge in an ice water bath (a tub of 12 to 15 degrees Celsius ice water) is a common practice among many elite athletes as a way to recover faster, and reduce muscle pain and soreness after intense training sessions or competitions. From elite runners like Paula Radcliff to nearly all professional rugby players, the ice bath is a standard practice routine.
In addition to the ice bath, some athletes use and contrast water therapy (alternating between cold water and warmer water) to get the same effect.
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