Ice baths, or cold plunge tubs, are having a moment. Exercise physiologists have studied cryotherapy, including the effects of ice as a post-exercise treatment, for decades, and emerging research ...

Ice baths may have several health benefits, including helping to reduce muscle pain and inflammation and improving mood and cognitive ability. Ice baths involve immersing the body in cold water.

Ice baths have become a trend in health and fitness, especially among elite athletes and some celebrities. It’s impossible to scroll through social media without encountering someone “taking the ...