Cold Plunging | Is It Worth The Hype?

Cold Plunging seems to be the new craze on social media nowadays. Everyone is doing it because there is said to have a lot of benefits such as improving recovery, immune system, mental health, and more. So, in this episode, Integrative Exercise Physiologist breaks down the current research to answer all of these questions and if runners should really be cold plunging. Episode Outline00:00Introduction to Cold Plunging06:20Understanding Cold Therapy11:50Popularity of Cold Plunging19:14Impact on Strength24:13Incorporating Cold Plunging into a Runner's Schedule26:51Effects on Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness29:09Understanding Inflammation and Recovery31:04Inflammation and Cold Plunging32:07Reducing Soreness After a Hard Workout35:45Cold Plunging and Mood Improvement39:12Optimal Time and Frequency for Cold Plunging44:37Precautions and Contradictions for Cold Plunging56:35Should Runners Incorporate Cold Plunging?58:34Advice for New Runners: Consistency and Slow ProgressionAbout PhilPhil Batterson is an avid endurance athlete and has competed in everything from rowing, to ultra running, and triathlons. He has coached nationally successful running teams at the high school and junior college level. He recently received his PhD in human bioenergetics from Oregon State University where he studied how exercise remodels your mitochondria. He is the founder of Critical Oxygen where his goal now is to teach athletes and coaches how to optimize their physiology to maximize endurance performance.Connect with PhilInstagram@criticalO2Websitehttps://www.criticaloxygen.com/Connect with Dr. KatInstagram-  @Runwithkat_dptTik-tok- @Runwithkat_dptFacebook Group- RunwithKat ShowWebsite- RunwithKat.net