HOT/COLD Showers speed recovery

[TheOx]

the big beyond belief says to do 2 minutes hot followed by 1 minute cold. do it several times, i usually do it 3 times following a normal shower. always end with hot water.

Hey bro is Big Beyond Belief a good read? thinkin about buyin it

 

[Phidias]

There hasn't been a single shower for the last 6 years that I haven't ended with cold water for a good 5 min... don't really know about the recovery aspect, but trust me that one will wake you up from the deads... LOL!!

 

[kingpeon]

Yeah, I remember these. Back when Serious Growth came out and Phil was badass. These are great for recovery. It goes cold 30 sec then hot 1 min. cold hot cold. I also liked the mini cardio session of 6 minutes at easy level right after the workout. This works to clear waste build up out of the muscles and get them ready for the aminos. And it's free.

 

[kingpeon]

Hey bro is Big Beyond Belief a good read? thinkin about buyin it

It's awesome.

 

[kid1dakota]

Damn digging through the archives!! ice bath absolutely has effects but too uncomfortable for most.Hot tub or jacuzzi is beneficial and relaxing.

 

[WOC1776]

Hot for 2 min, freezing cold for 30 seconds, repeat 5 times, end on cold.

It's Soviet sports science, and necessary if you're squatting, benching, and deadlifting 3 times a week for each lift, like the Russians do in a lot of their PL training.

Not as important for bodybuilding IMO, at least with traditional each bodypart once a week routines.