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Title: Does alternate hot and cold water exposure have beneficial effects after exercise?
Post by: thedoc on 17/12/2016 22:23:02

Tom Kearney asked the Naked Scientists:
   
Just listened to Kat talking about ice baths after exercise. How about alternating hot and cold water when showering? I have heard that it promotes blood circulation.

Thanks,

Tom Kearney.
What do you think?

Title: Re: Does alternate hot and cold water exposure have beneficial effects after exercise?
Post by: chris on 18/12/2016 00:37:56

I can't think of an obvious reason why that would be beneficial to be honest. I think a gentle warm-down and then adequate time for the muscle to recuperate, repair and restore its energy stores is probably all that is required.