Health Benefits of Cold Showers
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6. Faster Recovery After Sport
Sport is known to increase the heart rate and body temperature, among other things. A cold shower not only allows the body to cool down sufficiently but also cools down the muscles, which speeds up the recovery process.
For athletes, this goes a step further, and it’s not uncommon for them to soak in an ice bath after an event. The regenerative process is sped up during a cold shower, which means fewer aches and pains after the event.
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