Are Ice Baths Worth the Hype? With Dr Hunter Bennett (429)

Are ice baths really the recovery miracle they're made out to be? We plunge into the science with Dr. Hunter Bennett, lecturer at the University of South Australia, exploring the pros and cons of ice baths, when they're helpful, and when they might actually hinder your gains. We also unpack health misinformation online and Dr Hunter shares five evidence-based tips for anyone curious about cold plunges. Connect with Dr Hunter Bennett on Linkedin Dr Bennett's article on Ice Baths in The Conversation https://theconversation.com/ice-baths-are-popular-for-exercise-recovery-and-general-wellness-but-what-does-the-science-say-250649

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Are Ice Baths Worth the Hype? With Dr Hunter Bennett (429)

May 24, 2025

Are ice baths really the recovery miracle
they're made out to be? We plunge into the science with Dr. Hunter
Bennett, lecturer at the University of South Australia, exploring
the pros and cons of ice baths, when they’re helpful, and when they
might actually hinder your gains. We also unpack health
misinformation online and Dr Hunter shares five evidence-based tips
for anyone curious about cold plunges.

Connect with Dr Hunter Bennett on Linkedin

Dr Bennett's article on Ice Baths in The Conversation

https://theconversation.com/ice-baths-are-popular-for-exercise-recovery-and-general-wellness-but-what-does-the-science-say-250649

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