Hot shower vs Cold shower

[Leeds_Lad_Dom]

I play rugby for my school, and just wondered if i have a cold shower will it have any benefit to my muscles? I'm asking this because occasionally i get cramp in my calves.

 

[Colossus]

take a contrast shower----cold as it will go for two minutes then as hot as you can stand for two minutes. repeat 3-4 times.

 

[Leeds_Lad_Dom]

I'll try that, should be fun

 

[CuriousGirl]

Cold bath!
Whenever my dad does hard training or has been playing lots of football he has a cold bath. One of my friends does a lot of running and he has an ice cold bath after. When my muscles ache from the gym or something my dad always tells me to have a cold bath. (Although I never do it, I go and have a hot bath with scented candles and relaxing music - bliss!)

 

[Alle_Gory]

Hot bath is super relaxing but cold really gets the circulation going.

 

[EA Gold]

Alternating between cold and hot can be very relaxing, especially from cold to hot.

 

[Berlex]

don't drop the soap!

 

[Cry For Love]

take a contrast shower----cold as it will go for two minutes then as hot as you can stand for two minutes. repeat 3-4 times.

this is pvssy mode.

there is no doubt - cold shower is best shower. and by cold i mean fokin freezing. the only reason people use non-cold shower is because their balls are small

 

[Paintballguy]

There is nothing like jumping in a cold tub or ice cold water. Supposedly, there are a lot of health benefits to taking showers/baths in cold water.

 

[Leeds_Lad_Dom]

Thanks for all the advice guys, i'll take it into account for all my future washes lol

 

[Boxer]

this is pvssy mode.

there is no doubt - cold shower is best shower. and by cold i mean fokin freezing. the only reason people use non-cold shower is because their balls are small

Says the one's whos ball sack and penis will be all shriveled up to the size of a 4 year old's because they are taking a cold shower.

 

[SoldMySoul]

Alternating between cold and hot can be very relaxing, especially from cold to hot.

I have LBP, lower back pain from lifting and it has killed my progress because I have to stop all exercise!!! I tried this contrast shower last night and the cold water is brutal!!! Once the hot comes in it makes the whole thing worth it!!!

My respect goes out for a Navy Seal because that cold water is no joke!!!!!!!!

At first, it almost takes your breathe away because your body does not how to respond.

I am going to continue trying this as a test of will!!! It is a unique experience, that is for sure.

 

[The Proof]

I prefer the 007 shower (ice cold the whole time). Keeps you alert and wakes you up in the morning, help produce testosterone, and builds immunity.

 

[Colossus]

I prefer the 007 shower (ice cold the whole time). Keeps you alert and wakes you up in the morning, help produce testosterone, and builds immunity.

LOL really, doctor? I dont know about the testosterone and immunity thing but it sure as hell wakes you up.


The basis behind the contrast bath/shower is that the cold causes vasoconstriction and has an anesthetic effect, while the heat causes vasodilation. This shunting effect of alternating vasoconstriction/vasodilation is thought to remove inflammatory metabolites and thus promote faster healing. The thermal component provides pain relief.

I swear by the contrast method and so do a lot of athletes. It has nothing to do with being a pvss, it is just more effective. Of course, ice baths can work wonders on their own as well.

 

[amoka]

Take the james bond shower.

 

[SoldMySoul]

So..... where does the golden shower fit in and what benefits does it provide? I am just asking....:crackup:

On a more serious note and something I am more down with. The contrast shower is getting easier to do and I look forward to it. It is a lot easier to start with lukewarm H2O then cold. I can tolerate that much better then starting cold from go.

 

[mrRuckus]

The Spartans, hard-asses that they were, felt hot water was for the weak and unmanly.

The Spartans thought a lot of stupid sh1t. Thankfully, this wiped them from the existence.