To cold plunge or not to cold plunge? That is the question. The idea of dipping into a bath of glacial temperature water does not appeal to most. However, cold baths have become all the rage and the ...

Your idea of a good time and self-care may involve a long, luxuriously hot bath. Bubbles, a good read and a candle? What could be better? To be clear, ice baths may be trending, but they are not new.

In the third installment of the One Week Cold Challenge, I pushed my physical and mental limits by embracing daily cold exposure—from ice baths to brisk outdoor workouts. This personal experiment ...

Ice baths after exercise are hot, especially among influencers. But a new small study suggests that recreational athletes perform better if they soak in a hot tub rather than a frigid one, especially ...

What Is a Cold Plunge? A cold plunge or cold water immersion is a short dip in cold water that may offer some health perks. Long used by athletes to help with muscle recovery, cold plunges have become ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Cold-water recovery has moved from locker rooms into living rooms. Professional athletes still swear by ice tubs ...