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The Science of Cold Plunges: What Ice Baths Actually Do to Your Body

I’ve been training for a 50K, and at my age, the biggest problem isn’t fitness; it’s injury prevention. So, of course, I’ve been trying to find ways to keep my legs healthy. And here, cold plunges are everywhere. Professional athletes lower themselves into tubs of ice water after competition. Wellness influencers begin their mornings submerged […]

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