Over the years there have been many variations on water emersion therapy post workout. Some like to sit in a nice hot tub to relax. Other listen to their trainers and deal with the cold temperatures of an ice bath. And most recently many athletes are switching to a contrast bath, where they alternate between hot bath and ice bath. Which one is best for recovery and performance gains?
Check it out for yourself: http://pechiro.blogspot.com/2013/06/water-immersion-recovery-for-athletes.html