Everything you need to know about: Ice Baths with Sealieve.ie

We've seen people rave about ice baths on our social media feeds for a while. So we had to get an expert in on why they are so popular and what are the benefits behind doing them properly. And that is why we got Karen from Sealieve.ie on to the Any Given Runday Podcast this week.Karen started her journey with cold water therapy over six years ago. On the podcast, she talks about how she went from cold showers to morning swms, to ice baths. She is a very active person, having completed triathlons and climbed Kilimanjaro. She credits using heat and cold measures for helping her remain injury free. On the podcast she talks about these protocols as well as:- Why her number one reason for using ice baths is mental, not physical,- The benefits of cold water therapy- Why the morning is the best time to use an ice bath, along with why it might NOT be a good idea to use an ice bath straight after the gym- How you can progress your cold water therapy- The magic number per week in terms of how long you should spend in an ice bath- Breathing techniques, as well as why you shouldn't just stay still in the ice bath- How cold should the water be- And MUCH more...If you have ever thought about using cold water therapy, THIS is the episode for you. And if it is something you want to do, Karen has sourced Irish-made, built-to-last custom ice baths through her company Sealieve.ieYou can find more details and reach out to her as well via her Instagram @Sealieve.ieThe Ultrapure 5K Running Bundle is a must have for your running routine. Shop HEREGet the AGR Ultrapure Sprint Bundle HERE with the exclusive AGR Bobble Hat!! If you've never had your VO₂ max or metabolism measured, there's a good chance you're training at the wrong intensity, missing valuable adaptations, or getting your race nutrition wrong.Health Matters replaces guesswork with data. With over 15 years of experience, they're one of Europe's most experienced performance testing providers.Find out more or book your test at myhealthmatters.ie.