should this be in the exercise section?

**bt1700** · 12-31-2007, 07:30 AM

i've heard that its better to take a cold shower after weight training. why is that and whats the benefit of it? why not hot shower? please explain. thanks

**gecko2424** · 12-31-2007, 07:45 AM

what did google tell you?

**pcc708dc** · 12-31-2007, 07:46 AM

Ive never heard a straight cold shower. I have heard that alternating between a hot and cold water temp during the same shower can increace your blood flow which would help with post-workout recovery. Not sure if it actually works, but i don't see a harm in trying...
Unless you burn or freeze your balls...

**gecko2424** · 12-31-2007, 07:53 AM

going from a hot tub to pool and back, over and over, causes your muscles to tighten and then relax. This was once touted as a form of exercise... LOL

Google to find out about the shower then tell us what you find.

**AbAbber2k** · 12-31-2007, 07:59 AM

Originally Posted by gecko2424

going from a hot tub to pool and back, over and over, causes your muscles to tighten and then relax. This was once touted as a form of exercise... LOL

Google to find out about the shower then tell us what you find.

Our Sambo instructor did this when he trained in Russia. Apparently it's still a big thing over there.

**Kiknskreem** · 12-31-2007, 08:15 AM

You're talking about contrast showers.... its just a recovery technique.

If you have hot and cold tubs its better but you can do it wth a shower.

Basically you just alternate water as hot and cold as you can for about 30 seconds..... it causes dialation and constriction of your blood vessels which helps to flush out some toxic metabolic by-products.

You typically end with cold because you don't want to encourage further inflammation, which hot would (since it opens your blood vessels).

They can help with soreness and recovery.... just don't do it expecting any sort of miracle.

**BOLT.** · 12-31-2007, 08:21 AM

I wouldnt recommend a cold shower before working out unless it was hot as hell where you'll be. It will tighten your muscles, making it easier to get injured.

Hot showers are fine, and cold showers I found were great after working out.

**Kiknskreem** · 12-31-2007, 08:25 AM

Originally Posted by BOLT.

I wouldnt recommend a cold shower before working out unless it was hot as hell where you'll be. It will tighten your muscles, making it easier to get injured....

Do you even bother reading threads?

**LungeManiac** · 12-31-2007, 08:26 AM

I don't really think it makes that big a difference. I would rather focus on the intensity of the work out rather than worrying about what temperature of water hits my skin before or after the work out.

**IronAbrams** · 12-31-2007, 08:28 AM

Yep, contrast showers (1 min hot, 1 min cold repeat is one method) are one of the most widely promoted recovery treatments.

**BOLT.** · 12-31-2007, 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by Kiknskreem

Do you even bother reading threads?

Yeah, what'd I miss? Cold showers are good I found for recovery after a workout or whatever. But not before a workout as it will tighten up the muscles.

**Kiknskreem** · 12-31-2007, 08:50 AM

Originally Posted by BOLT.

Yeah, what'd I miss? Cold showers are good I found for recovery after a workout or whatever. But not before a workout as it will tighten up the muscles.

Didn't miss anything.... just thought it was odd that 3/4 of your post dealt with taking showers beforehand, when nobody had really mentioned anything of the sort.

Nevermind.

**BOLT.** · 12-31-2007, 08:51 AM

Originally Posted by Kiknskreem

Didn't miss anything.... just thought it was odd that 3/4 of your post dealt with taking showers beforehand, when nobody had really mentioned anything of the sort.

Nevermind.

Sorry, I see what you're saying. I thought the original post said before not after. Changes the whole thread when it doesnt say in the title.

**mavrick77** · 12-31-2007, 08:58 AM

do you guys really think the pro's do this crap....common get real

**Kiknskreem** · 12-31-2007, 09:00 AM

Originally Posted by mavrick77

do you guys really think the pro's do this crap....common get real

Athletes..... yes, undoubtedly.

Bodybuilders..... yes I'm sure there are lots and lots that do.

It would only appear to be "crap" if you are expecting some sort of miracle from it... its just another tool to help facilitate recovery.

**mavrick77** · 12-31-2007, 09:02 AM

Originally Posted by Kiknskreem

Athletes..... yes, undoubtedly.

Bodybuilders..... yes I'm sure there are lots and lots that do.

It would only appear to be "crap" if you are expecting some sort of miracle from it... its just another tool to help facilitate recovery.

if you say so, I just happen to know a ton of national level bodybuilders and NOT ONE ever does this.

**Kiknskreem** · 12-31-2007, 09:07 AM

Originally Posted by mavrick77

if you say so, I just happen to know a ton of national level bodybuilders and NOT ONE ever does this.

Its not that kind of thing dude.

Its just like stretching after a workout.

**BOLT.** · 12-31-2007, 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by mavrick77

do you guys really think the pro's do this crap....common get real

It's not something necessary or extremely useful. It just helps some people recover some after a workout.

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