The Finnish tradition of a sauna followed by a plunge into icy water or a roll in the snow is spreading around the world.

To make an ice bath, fill a bathtub halfway with cold water and add about three large ... Why would anyone subject themselves to an icy plunge? Research points to quite a few physical and mental ...

Sudden immersion in icy water can trigger what’s known as a “cold shock” response, causing rapid breathing, a spike in heart rate and blood pressure, and even dizziness or fainting. Prolonged exposure ...

Let’s break down the benefits of cold plunging and why this icy trend is taking over the wellness ... lake to experience the benefits—an ice bath or even a cold shower can offer similar ...

Dr. Farah Ahmad, a general practitioner, spoke to Newsweek about the potential benefits and risks of cold plunges—a wellness trend that has swept through the fitness industry and has driven the global ...

That doesn’t mean there’s no value in icy soaks, Tsuyuki said ... “Someone who really doesn’t mind the cold at all can relax into an ice bath.” There are people who love to do the ...

Soaking in a hot tub may be preferable to an icy cold bath after exercise if the goal is to maintain optimum performance, according to a new study. This is especially true for those competing in ...

Taking a trendy ice bath—or, as they are formally known, "cold-water immersion"—actually ... Stock image of a man taking a dip in an icy lake. Stock image of a man taking a dip in an icy ...

Plunging into an ice bath has clear physiological benefits, she says. There are claims (and counter-claims) about the efficacy of cold exposure to treat muscle soreness and inflammation, to improve ...

After training, he goes to a steam room or has a warm bath to relax tight muscles. He has also tried the growing trend of cold water immersion for fitness and well-being, but the icy temperatures ...