What is Ice Bathing anyway...how do u do it?
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Here is a picture I made of an ice bath. The necessary parts are a container one can fit in (bath tub), and ice (from freezer, gorcery store, etc.). Place ice into the bath tub until there is enough to cover up to the neck. Sit in ice up to neck for 20-30 minutes, then you are done. Final results should look like the picture.
From all of my track coaches (Runners use Ice Baths a ton) and other coaches, I have heard not to stay in anywhere longer then 10-12 minutes
My picture didn't work, oh well. Maybe the fact I am in there for 20 minutes is why I find doing this so unbearable. Can someone else give us a number as to how long one should be in a tub of ice?
Most wont be able to stay in for 3 minutes. 8-10 is plenty.
How cold are we talkin about---40 degrees? 50? 60?
32 and below.
I have Ice Bathed I think a total of 3 times in my LIFETIME!If I had to guess,the longest I lasted was 7 minutes
Its not for those with weak constitutions
Its not for those with weak constitutions
Isn't there a little thing called hypothermia? You all are talkin about 20 minutesd in 30 degree water--your body temp at the end has gotta be 5 or 10 degrees below normal, which certainly isn't a good thing.