Ice baths reduce next-day soreness and perceived fatigue — but they can also blunt training adaptations if used after every workout.
Use them when
- After races or hard time trials
- Mid-meet, between rounds or events
- Heavy training blocks where soreness is interfering with sleep
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Skip them when
- After a strength session — they can block adaptation
- Daily, year-round — your body needs the inflammation signal sometimes
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