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The physiological response to a sudden immersion in cold water may be divided in three or four discrete stages, with different risks and physiological changes, all being part of an entity labelled as Cold Water Immersion Syndrome. Although this process is a continuum, the 4 phases were initially described in the 1980s as follows: [3] [4]
Immersion in cold water. [3] Immersion in cold water increases peripheral vasoconstriction and thereby increases afterload on the left ventricle. It probably also further increases preload. [3] Stress or exertion during immersion. [2] [3] Stress and exertion increase cardiac work, induce catecholamine release and increase cardiac filling ...
Local cold-water swim clubs and ice bath clubs offer a social way to experience cold-water immersion. Thanks to social media and groups like Swimmable Cities, it's easier than ever to find these ...
Evidence supporting cold water immersion as part of an athletic training has been mixed, [10] with some studies suggesting a mild benefit such as reducing muscle damage and discomfort [11] and alleviating delayed onset muscle soreness, [12] [13] [14] with other studies suggesting that cold water immersion may slow muscle growth and interfere ...
Cold plunges, or cold water immersion, may provide various health benefits, says Whiting, including: “increased energy and mental wellbeing, boosted metabolic rate and burning body fat, reduced ...
A review of studies on the benefits of the Wim Hof cold water therapy found most of the studies are of “low” quality and should be interpreted with caution.
Cold shock response is the physiological response of organisms to sudden cold, especially cold water, and is a common cause of death from immersion in very cold water, [5] such as by falling through thin ice. The immediate shock of the cold causes involuntary inhalation, which if underwater can result in drowning.
The supposed benefits of cold water immersion include reducing inflammation, relieving muscle soreness, aiding with recovery after exercise, boosting immunity and improving sleep, among others.