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    Anyone do this on a regular basis. I tried this for the first time and really liked how I felt afterwards; I am going to keep trying it now that it is summer, not sure how enjoyable it will be in the winter??
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    I have not tried it but from what I have heard it works.
     

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    How long did/could you stay in the ice water?
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    Quote Originally Posted by yellow snow View Post
    Anyone do this on a regular basis. I tried this for the first time and really liked how I felt afterwards; I am going to keep trying it now that it is summer, not sure how enjoyable it will be in the winter??
    Do you have linky for more info Bro? I'm for it as long as I dont look at my junk!
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Survivor View Post
    Do you have linky for more info Bro? I'm for it as long as I dont look at my junk!
     

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    Quote Originally Posted by jimbosmith316 View Post
    I have not tried it but from what I have heard it works.
    It does work. I personally have not tried it. I remember reading a study conducted my the US Army back in the early nineties in Muscle & Fitness. I know I have that magazine somewhere here in my house. I'll dig it later this week.
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    Quote Originally Posted by chihuahua View Post
    It does work. I personally have not tried it. I remember reading a study conducted my the US Army back in the early nineties in Muscle & Fitness. I know I have that magazine somewhere here in my house. I'll dig it later this week.
    They have a thing now where you get in a standing capsule and the use liquid nitrogen for cooling! It's called cryotherapy

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    I tried it for 2 minutes the first time............It was a little rough!!

    I think the sweet spot is in the 3-5 minute mark. Most of the info I have on it is for the health benefits as opposed to doing anything with muscle growth.

    Keep in mind that ice baths stimulate cold shock protiens...............this one you can get lost in the weeds, but if you skim it you get the idea; it is crazy good for you long term and in becoming healthier.
    Cold shock proteins: from cellular mechanisms to pathophysiology and disease | Cell Communication and Signaling | Full Text


    For those who like to watch instead of read. Dr Patrick talks about both heat shock and cold shock proteins. Most of this again is based on longevity and overall health benefits.

    YouTube

    In looking back I should have put this in the over 40 forum, but I didn't think it would get as many views. This is definitely something that us older guys can use.
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