Ice baths, aka cold plunging, have gained popularity for the myriad of benefits they can provide. However, there seems to be a common misconception that the colder the water, the better the results.
The truth is, colder isn’t always better and there are many factors to consider when determining the ideal temperature for your ice bath.
Stepping into cold water can stimulate a variety of physical responses. These responses can provide a multitude of mental and physical health benefits that can be difficult to achieve with other strategies.
By enabling cells to maintain their integrity and functionality under low temperatures, these proteins, housed in your liver, give us a fighting chance in cold climates that would otherwise be deadly.
Many of us do not have the time, money or space to incorporate cold plunging it into our daily lives.
The good news is that there is a much simpler, more cost effective and convenient way to achieve the same benefits.
