Hop into an ice bath after a hard workout, conventional wisdom says, and it'll help your muscles recover more quickly. But new research points out a downside to a chilly dunk: It might hinder muscle growth.
Hop into an ice bath after a hard workout, conventional wisdom says, and it'll help your muscles recover more quickly. But new research points out a downside to a chilly dunk: It might hinder muscle growth.
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