Ice Baths for Mindfulness in Athletes?
As experts in sports recovery, we’ve observed the growing popularity of ice baths. While many athletes benefit from proper use, there’s also a lot of hype and misunderstandng of the potential benefits. One area often missed is the potential to use ice baths beyond physical benefits. The mental challenge of enduring cold water can be […]
Why Olympic Athletes Are Using Ice Baths for Recovery
As summer heats up, maintaining peak performance and effective recovery becomes crucial for athletes and fitness enthusiasts alike. Whether you’re training for a marathon, participating in intense CrossFit sessions, or simply enjoying weekend soccer games, recovery is key to staying active and injury-free. At Vive Recovery Studio, we’ve developed recovery strategies based on decades of […]
Is Icing Injuries Good or Bad: Debunking the Cold Therapy Conundrum
Is icing really the cool solution for your injury? Let’s break it down for competitive athletes and recreational adult athletes who are grappling with pain or injury and questioning whether icing injuries is good or ba?. The answer may surprise you. The Icing Dilemma: Two Perspectives Contrary to the pro-icing camp, another perspective emphasizes the […]
Effective Ice Bath Protocols
Ice baths have a lot of potential benefits for your recovery, performance, and wellness. Use the infographic below to help select the best approach for you. To learn more you can read: Ice Baths: A Guide to Their Rationale and Protocols
Ice Baths: A Guide to Their Rationale and Protocols
Ice baths have been a popular recovery method among athletes and fitness enthusiasts. It’s not only a trend on social media, they can actually offer a range of health and wellness benefits. Whether you’re looking to recover from a high-intensity workout, improve your overall health, activate your nervous system before a workout, or boost your […]
Misconceptions: Ice Baths & Saunas Aren’t Always Recovery
Today, everywhere you turn, you’ll find ice baths and saunas being promoted for recovery. Instagram, TikTok, podcasts…you cant avoid it. Unfortunately, thinking of these as a method for recovery is a bit of a misconception. You see, the problem is that they don’t get rid of stress, they actually add it. Defining Stress Stress is […]
