Cold showers or cold water immersion can reduce muscle inflammation and soreness after a workout. Hot showers or hot water immersion after a workout can improve performance on the same day or the next ...

Cold-water exposure is hot right now. From influencers touting the mental-health benefits of cold showers to professional athletes swearing by ice baths for recovery, it's become a bonafide wellness ...

Genetics heavily influence how human bodies respond to freezing water. Cold exposure may help lower inflammation and improve mood pathways. Specific genetic traits dictate who gets the biggest mental ...

From recovery to resilience, the health coach decodes the truth behind the ice bath and cold shower craze.

Rafael Nadal took freezing cold showers before every match as part of his routine. Illustration: Dan Goldfarb / The Athletic; Richard Pelham / This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering ...