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Cold Water Immersion and Recovery: Effects on Adaptation
RCT examining whether post-exercise cold water immersion blunts strength and hypertrophy adaptations to resistance training.
Published 2024
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[STUDY DETAILS]
- Study Type
- Rct
- Quality Grade
- B
- Publication Year
- 2024
- Category
- Exercise & Training
Summary
12-week RCT (n=24) found regular cold water immersion (10min at 10C) after resistance training reduced muscle protein synthesis and long-term hypertrophy by 26% vs active recovery.
Key Findings
1. Hypertrophy reduced 26% with regular CWI
2. Strength gains blunted by 18%
3. Satellite cell activity suppressed
4. Occasional use likely acceptable