Anyone who has spent a lot of time in the gym knows how taxing a workout can be. From the stress it puts on one's body to muscle cramps and aches, recovering from an intensive cardio or weightlifting ...

The internet loves a beauty hack, and lately, face ice baths have entered the chat. Dunking your face in ice water sounds dramatic, but it’s a ritual rooted in physiology and old-school skincare ...

Co-authored by Lauren Rudolph and Robert T. Muller, Ph.D. The growing trend of “cold water immersion”—immersing yourself in ice baths or taking cold showers—is promoted as providing physical and ...

In our constant quest for effective ways to stay fit and healthy, we often stumble upon trends that pique our curiosity. Today, we're diving (literally) into one of them: ice baths. While the thought ...

Less pricey than those expensive cryotherapy treatments but more convenient than polar plunging oneself into a freezing ocean, ice baths have become a popular wellness go-to for the Hollywood A-list, ...

While you’ve probably seen elite athletes like Michael Phelps and Serena Williams climbing into giant vats of ice water, you don’t need to be an ultramarathoner to reap the benefits of this recovery ...

It’s tough enough to watch someone step into an ice bath on TikTok, where the frosty fitness trend has more than two billion views, so if you decide to give it a go IRL, you’ll definitely want to know ...

Samuel Cornell receives funding from Meta Platforms, Inc. His research is supported by a University of New South Wales Sydney, University Postgraduate Award. His research is supported by Royal Life ...