Why Do Footballers Have Ice Baths? 🥶🛁

Generally, players and athletes take cold showers to enhance their performances.

First and foremost because it speeds up recovery by reducing swelling and inflammation in muscles 💪 and joints.

Secondly, It aids in decreasing general muscle soreness and stiffness.

As well as improving your blood flow which then enhances the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the muscles.

Finally, and the one that is perhaps talked about the least, is the mental advantages 🧠 which come with taking cold showers.

When you can train your mind to become comfortable while standing in a very cold shower, you are teaching yourself to be okay 👍 🥶 in uncomfortable situations.

Which then helps in moments of pressure and unease while out on the pitch! 😤