Bengalureans see the appeal of ice baths for muscle recovery and immunity boost.
Story so far: Ice baths are no longer quirky training techniques that one sees in movies. The general public has begun to fancy it as part of daily routines. Bengalureans have picked it up too, especially for muscle recovery after intense workouts and sporting events. Ice baths are a valuable way to regulate the nervous system.
- City-based health expert Swetha Devaraj finds ice baths reduce stress and help overcome fight-or-flight physiological responses to everyday situations. These baths also regulate blood sugar levels.
- Physiologist and performance coach Rohan Matthew argues that ice baths increase immunity levels.
Cautionary measures: Every good thing in excess can turn harmful. Overindulging in ice baths can further stress the body and cause illnesses. It means checking the frequency of one’s baths and the time spent in the ice bath. It may also restrict muscle growth.
- Sports trainers suggest that people start ice bath therapy under the guidance of someone experienced.