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Ice baths have gained great popularity the past couple of years, especially amongst those seeking to optimize training recovery.Although ice baths may reduce muscle soreness and enhance recovery [1], it doesn"t appear to be a very useful recovery tool for those who lift weights to maximize muscle and strength gains.-In the long run, consistent use of ice baths may actually decrease your muscle and strength gains since it has been suggested to impair anabolic signaling [2, 3]. Considering this and that ice baths provide no additional recovery benefit when compared to a form of active recovery, like post-workout 10-min cycling, it"s generally best to skip the ice baths [4].-Now, there"s not much wrong with periodic use of ice baths if you have a preference for them. But if you are a strength athlete seeking maximum muscular adaptations, opting for a form of active recovery (think low-intensity walking/cycling) after training seems to be more effective over time.-References:1.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/273963612.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/26174323/3. MASS issue 4 - Michael C. Zourdos4.http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1113/JP272881/full
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