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Ice baths bad for you, say experts
GENERAL: Taking an ice bath after exercise may do more harm than good, according to new research. Scientists from the University of Portsmouth found immersion in cold water was no more effective in stimulating recovery than light warm-down exercise, while plunging into ice could be dangerous. “Our results show they don’t work,” said lead author Jo Corbett. “They also pose a number of potentially serious health risks.”