50 h. ago Ice baths could be doing more harm than good, according to new research

The research from the Netherlands reveals a surprising downside of a post-workout plunge for those chasing muscle growth

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3 d. ago Popular fitness trend might actually SLOW muscle growth, experts warn

New research suggests ice baths could be doing more harm than good

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4 d. ago New research suggests ice baths could be doing more harm than good

The research from the Netherlands reveals a surprising downside of a post-workout plunge for those chasing muscle growth

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9 d. ago ‘How much can one person take?’: Posy Sterling on her intense portrayal of a mum trapped in custody hell

Working with a theatre company for women affected by criminal justice has given the actor a passion for stories that fall between society’s cracks. Now she is swapping Broadway for a powerful account of Britain’s broken prison systemEach morning before filming Lollipop, Posy Sterling took a giant bucket outside, filled it with ice and climbed in. Never mind that it was November or that her call time was at 5am; the actor would take daily dips in the freezing water in the dark. In Lollipop, Sterling plays a headstrong mother who has recently been released from prison and is fighting to win back her kids. The role is heavy, but the ice baths meant she started the days feeling light. “I just found it euphoric,” she says. Tickled, her driver started bringing her more ice as part of her ritual.Today, Sterling, 32, is similarly full of beans, buzzing from two coffees and fresh from six weeks in New York. “I haven’t slept,” she says brightly. The actor has been quietly building her profile...

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4 w. ago Bemused commuters spot man taking an ice bath outside a bus stop as balmy weather continues

With a heatwave and sunny weather sweeping the UK, it appears the balmy conditions got the better of one weary worker, who decided to take a plunge before boarding a stuffy bus.

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last month The rise of the 'sparden': Londoners choose mini spa retreats over greenery in city gardens

Why not add a sauna, an ice bath or a shower to your outside space?

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