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Research-Backed Benefits of Ice Baths

Cold therapy has been studied for decades, with research highlighting its benefits for recovery, circulation, mental clarity, and even immune support. Whether you’re an athlete looking to reduce muscle soreness or simply exploring the advantages of cold exposure, science backs the power of ice baths.

On this page, you’ll find a collection of studies diving into the physiological and psychological effects of cold therapy. Click on each study to explore the research, findings, and how ice baths could benefit your health and performance.

Buijze, G.; et al. (2016). The Effect of Cold Showering on Health and Work: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Chauvineau, M.; et al. (2021). Effect of the Depth of Cold Water Immersion on Sleep Architecture and Recovery Among Well-Trained Male Endurance Runners.

Espeland, D.; et al. (2022). Health effects of voluntary exposure to cold water – a continuing subject of debate.

Fonseca, L.; et al. (2016). Use of Cold-Water Immersion to Reduce Muscle Damage and Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness and Preserve Muscle Power in Jiu-Jitsu Athletes.

Hanssen, M.; et al. (2015). Short-term cold acclimation improves insulin sensitivity in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Ivanova, Y. and Blondin, D. (2021). Examining the benefits of cold exposure as a therapeutic strategy for obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Jungmann, M.; et al. (2018). Effects of Cold Stimulation on Cardiac-Vagal Activation in Healthy Participants: Randomized Controlled Trial.

Kelly, J.; et al. (2021). Improved mood following a single immersion in cold water.

Knechtle, B.; et al. (2020). Cold Water Swimming—Benefits and Risks: A Narrative Review.

Kurniasari, M.; et al. (2022). Cold Water Immersion Directly and Mediated by Alleviated Pain to Promote Quality of Life in Indonesian with Gout Arthritis: A Community-based Randomized Controlled Trial.

Kyriakoulis, et al (2021). The Implications of the Diving Response in Reducing Panic Symptoms.

Lee, Y.; et al. (2021). Effects of Cool-Down Exercise and Cold-Water Immersion Therapy on Basic Fitness and Sport-Specific Skills among Korean College Soccer Players.

Moore, et al (2022). Impact of Cold-Water Immersion Compared with Passive Recovery Following a Single Bout of Strenuous Exercise on Athletic Performance in Physically Active Participants: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis and Meta-regression.

Mooventhan, et al (2014). Scientific Evidence-Based Effects of Hydrotherapy on Various Systems of the Body.

Mooventhan, A. and Nivethitha, L. (2014). Scientific Evidence-Based Effects of Hydrotherapy on Various Systems of the Body.

Peake, et al (2020). The Effects of Cold Water Immersion and Active Recovery on Molecular Factors That Regulate Growth and Remodeling of Skeletal Muscle After Resistance Exercise.

Podstawski, R.; et al. (2021). Endocrine Effects of Repeated Hot Thermal Stress and Cold Water Immersion in Young Adult Men.

Silva, C.; et al. (2019). Cold and Exercise: Therapeutic Tools to Activate Brown Adipose Tissue and Combat Obesity.

Soberg, et al (2021). Altered brown fat thermoregulation and enhanced cold-induced thermogenesis in young, healthy, winter-swimming men.

Sramek; et al (2000). Human physiological responses to immersion into water of different temperatures.

Tavares, F.; et al. (2020). The Acute and Longer-Term Effects of Cold Water Immersion in Highly-Trained Volleyball Athletes During an Intense Training Block.

Yeung, S.; et al. (2016). Effects of Cold Water Immersion on Muscle Oxygenation During Repeated Bouts of Fatiguing Exercise: A Randomized Controlled Study.

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