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Does cold really help recovery after a hard workout?

From Friday's Globe and Mail

It's best to chill after a heavy session ...Read the full article

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  1. Hugh Draper from Vancouver, Canada writes:
    Cook yourself in the jacuzzi and sauna followed by trips to the cold shower or pool.
  2. John E. Boy from Canada writes: Albin Forone, what the heck are you talking about?
  3. Iain's Opinion from Canada writes: This is all well and good, but I am concerned about 'shrinkage'.
  4. Shabesh Shanmuganathan from anywhere, but not here nor there, Canada writes: it works for me after a hard Kempo class
  5. Mike Hodnett from Toronto, Canada writes: Let me first offer belated thanks and congratulations to you and the Globe for a very worthwhile column. However, I think in this case a more useful question is whether a hot shower is harmful rather than whether an ice bath is helpful. It would appear from your commentary that the former is the case, but it takes a good deal of discipline to take a cold shower, particularly on a cold day.

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