Chapter
The Effectiveness of Deliberate Cold Exposure
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Cold immersion in circulating cold water or ice bath is better than a cold shower for deliberate cold exposure due to the variation in water temperature. However, cold shower is still effective for all the other benefits it provides.
Clips
Using a cold shower for deliberate cold exposure is effective but not nearly as effective as cold water immersion or immersion in ice up to the neck.
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Deliberate Cold Exposure
Summary
Using a cold shower for deliberate cold exposure is effective but not nearly as effective as cold water immersion or immersion in ice up to the neck. Challenges arise in studying cold water exposure in the shower, where control over body coverage and head submersion is limited.