Ice bath or warm soak? study tests best way to recover after exercise

NCT ID NCT04902924

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study looked at whether repeated cold or warm water baths help healthy people recover muscle strength and soreness after exercise. Thirty healthy adults took part. Researchers measured muscle strength, soreness, swelling, and blood markers to see which water temperature worked best.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland

    Landquart, Kanton Graubünden, 7302, Switzerland

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