Cold Plunging seems to be the new craze on social media nowadays. Everyone is doing it because there is said to have a lot of benefits such as improving recovery, immune system, mental health, and more. So, in this episode, Integrative Exercise Physiologist breaks down the current research to answer all of these questions and if runners should really be cold plunging. 

Episode Outline
00:00
Introduction to Cold Plunging

06:20
Understanding Cold Therapy

11:50
Popularity of Cold Plunging

19:14
Impact on Strength

24:13
Incorporating Cold Plunging into a Runner's Schedule

26:51
Effects on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

29:09
Understanding Inflammation and Recovery

31:04
Inflammation and Cold Plunging

32:07
Reducing Soreness After a Hard Workout

35:45
Cold Plunging and Mood Improvement

39:12
Optimal Time and Frequency for Cold Plunging

44:37
Precautions and Contradictions for Cold Plunging

56:35
Should Runners Incorporate Cold Plunging?

58:34
Advice for New Runners: Consistency and Slow Progression

About Phil
Phil Batterson is an avid endurance athlete and has competed in everything from rowing, to ultra running, and triathlons. He has coached nationally successful running teams at the high school and junior college level. He recently received his PhD in human bioenergetics from Oregon State University where he studied how exercise remodels your mitochondria. He is the founder of Critical Oxygen where his goal now is to teach athletes and coaches how to optimize their physiology to maximize endurance performance.

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