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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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.
Connect with Phil
Connect with Dr. Kat