10/28/2023
COLD VS. HOT SHOWERS POST
Cold water immersion has numerous benefits including reducing inflammation but that is not a good thing post work out.
A 2019 study found that participants gained less muscle over 7 weeks when they had cold-water immersion post workout. Cold therapy after training impairs the anabolic signaling that is required for optimal muscle growth.
Instead, research suggests heat therapy post workout is better. You can use a sauna or just take a warm shower.