Comments on: The Ice Bath: Sexy Fad or Scientific Fact?

By: Nathan Gardner

Nathan Gardner — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 20:55:15 +0000

Well I am going to boot camp in 2 weeks and I wanted a leg up on the training. So I started running 2-5 miles a day. I did it twice and I was so fucking sore for 4 days. Than I did it and took an ice bath. Next day I was ready to go again. So for me the ice bath really worked. I got a good method too. Take two empty soda 2 liter bottles and fill them 3/4 full of water and than throw um in the freezer and use those with the coldest water you got. And throw maybe 2-3 trays of ice. Works awesoome. I try to stay in there for 10-20 minutes with 2 cups of tea and a good magazine. Something with chicks cause at this point your man-parts hate you.

By: Matt

Matt — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 23:08:07 +0000

I really don’t care whether or not they scientically do anything. They feel really good. After a few minutes, I feel like I could sleep in that tub.

By: Jon (was) in Michigan

Jon (was) in Michigan — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 11:26:48 +0000

If it felt cold, then you probably have plenty of ice. You just want enough ice to cool down the muscles a bit. Jon (was) in Michigans last blog post..Another cold run

By: TryingAgain

TryingAgain — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:42:57 +0000

Ok so I did another ice bath about 20mins ago. I used a 16 pound bag of ice. Yes it was cold then my first ice bath but I still think I need more ice or maybe I’m using to much ice. Any advice……

By: TryingAgain

TryingAgain — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:16:05 +0000

Well I tried my first ice bath today. In an effort to get rid of the soreness and tightness in my calves. Plus to see the effect it would have on the shin splints I maybe developing. The ice bath wasnt so bad. I survived. Next time I think I need more ice. Havent notice the difference yet but I’ll wait a few hours and see what happens.

By: Inflaming Opinions | Running Is Funny

Inflaming Opinions | Running Is Funny — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 15:51:04 +0000

[...] have no immune system complications, this makes some sense and may help explain the findings of the British Journal of Sports Medicine about ice baths. Participants who soaked in ice baths after activity reported more pain than those [...]

By: Hans

Hans — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:44:59 +0000

Used it several times.

My advice: Wear al thermo/craft shirt during the tubbing!

By: The Miraculous Healing Powers of the Ice Bath

The Miraculous Healing Powers of the Ice Bath — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:00:38 +0000

[...] the scientific research indicates ice baths are of dubious benefit to a runner, psychologically they are amazing. And for me, there seems to be a real physical [...]

By: danny

danny — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:09:52 +0000

cant you just use a whole bunch of icy-hots, and it’ll be the same thing?

By: Paul

Paul — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 21:33:32 +0000

Just took my 3rd ice bath. I read that 54 to 60 degrees F is ideal. Where I live that is the temperature of the cold water temperature straight from the tap. Hence, no need for ice.

I’m a handball player and have found the effects to be excellent. I also feel the effects can last for days. I am skeptical of “scientific” studies trying to disprove the benefits of cold water treatments. My body doesn’t lie….this works.

I get in an empty tub and start to fill it with cold water. Of course it is somewhat uncomfortable, but soon the lower extremities go numb and you get used to it.

8 to 10 minutes is fine for me. Can’t wait to do it again after my next heavy workout. Perhaps one day I’ll have the nerve to immerse my entire body…I’m guessing it would also be beneficial to my arms, upper back and neck.