A recent study published in PLoS One found that neither cold nor hot water immersion improved muscle recovery in women over the course of 72 hours. The researchers emphasized the need for more ...

After getting hot and sweaty during a workout, many now opt to take a cold plunge—typically between 50–60 degrees Fahrenheit (10–15 Celsius)—in hopes of speeding up muscle recovery and easing ...

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This Friday, Thrive International is hosting its second All Women’s Pool Party to create an inclusive and safe space for women whose cultures and communities require gender-separated settings for ...

Cold plunge devotees swear the wellness practice can do everything from lower the risk of depression to reduce muscle soreness, and there is a little research to suggest they may be on to something.