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Chilling Insights: Maximizing Post-Workout Recovery with Cold Water Immersion
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Jonathan Peake, a senior research fellow at The University of Queensland and a dedicated athlete with a PhD in exercise physiology, delves into the intersection of exercise, the immune system, and stress. Having focused on exercise recovery strategies over the past 5+ years, particularly cold water immersion, Peake explores its benefits for athletes and the intricacies involved. Tune in to uncover: How researchers and practitioners determine the optimal temperature for post-exercise recovery The primary objectives of cold water immersion for athletes: reducing swelling, alleviating delayed onset muscle soreness, and mitigating inflammation The potential for cold water immersion to induce relaxation by influencing the parasympathetic nervous system The pitfalls of pre-workout cold water immersion and the ideal waiting period post-exercise Eager to delve deeper? Tune in to discover more and check out . Episode also available on Apple Podcasts:
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