Don’t follow the trend: Ice baths are not for everyone
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- Cold-water immersion is becoming increasingly popular among athletes and the general public as a recovery method after physical activity.
- The trend, amplified on social media, has prompted warnings that ice baths are not suitable for everyone.
Ice baths are becoming a popular recovery practice among athletes and members of the public, but not everyone should follow the trend.
Cold-water immersion, or CWI, is increasingly used after physical activity. Its visibility on social media has encouraged more people to try it.
A sports science academic from Universiti Teknologi MARA cautioned that the practice does not suit all individuals.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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