Ice Bath Therapy for Recovery

The night before a game, with heavy legs and an ice bath on the patio — get in or not? The day before is one of the safest times to use cold water, and often a helpful one. The real problems belong to match day, and to the strength block you are trying to protect.

Cold plunge baths now range from a folding barrel to a refrigerated stainless system. Here is what the formats actually do, the five specifications that change your experience, and how to set one up for Australian conditions.

