scholarly journals The comparison of cold-water immersion and cold air therapy on maximal cycling performance and recovery markers following strength exercises

PeerJ ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. e1841 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kane J. Hayter ◽  
Kenji Doma ◽  
Moritz Schumann ◽  
Glen B. Deakin
Keyword(s):  
Strength Training ◽  
Cold Water ◽  
Water Immersion ◽  
Anaerobic Power ◽  
Training Session ◽  
Cycling Performance ◽  
Cold Water Immersion ◽  
Cold Temperature ◽  
Cold Air ◽  
Strength Exercises

This study examined the effects of cold-water immersion (CWI) and cold air therapy (CAT) on maximal cycling performance (i.e. anaerobic power) and markers of muscle damage following a strength training session. Twenty endurance-trained but strength-untrained male (n = 10) and female (n = 10) participants were randomised into either: CWI (15 min in 14 °C water to iliac crest) or CAT (15 min in 14 °C air) immediately following strength training (i.e. 3 sets of leg press, leg extensions and leg curls at 6 repetition maximum, respectively). Creatine kinase, muscle soreness and fatigue, isometric knee extensor and flexor torque and cycling anaerobic power were measured prior to, immediately after and at 24 (T24), 48 (T48) and 72 (T72) h post-strength exercises. No significant differences were found between treatments for any of the measured variables (p > 0.05). However, trends suggested recovery was greater in CWI than CAT for cycling anaerobic power at T24 (10% ± 2%, ES = 0.90), T48 (8% ± 2%, ES = 0.64) and T72 (8% ± 7%, ES = 0.76). The findings suggest the combination of hydrostatic pressure and cold temperature may be favourable for recovery from strength training rather than cold temperature alone.

scholarly journals Effects of water immersion on the recovery of upper and lower body anaerobic power following a wrestling session

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 1402
Author(s):  
Asim Cengiz ◽  
Mehmet Settar Kocak
Keyword(s):  
Cold Water ◽  
Water Immersion ◽  
Vertical Jump ◽  
Cold Treatment ◽  
Anaerobic Power ◽  
Training Session ◽  
Cold Water Immersion ◽  
Vigorous Exercise ◽  
Fitness Parameters ◽  
Exercise Induced

The aim of this study was to examine effects of cold-water immersion after exercise on powerresponses of wrestlers. Twenty elite male wrestlers were formed by similar age, height, weight and fitness parameters. The wrestling training session included a 60-minute of vigorous exercise. It consisted of warm-up exercises, standing technical and tactical exercises that mostly allocates arm and leg muscles. Vertical jump height, ropes climb height, and delayed onset of soreness was measured before, after, 24 h and 48 hors after the wrestling training. Cold-water immersion caused decrements in power loss at each follow-up time in comparison to a thermo neutral immersion.  It can be suggested that the longer time needed for power to return to normal levels after cold treatment and assessment of varied contraction types may present a more broad demonstration of muscle function and consequential capacity for dynamic exercise following exercise-induced muscle damage.

Comparison of Between-Training-Sessions Recovery Strategies for World-Class BMX Pilots

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 219-223 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laurie-Anne Marquet ◽  
Christophe Hausswirth ◽  
Arnaud Hays ◽  
Fabrice Vettoretti ◽  
Jeanick Brisswalter
Keyword(s):  
Cold Water ◽  
Water Immersion ◽  
Training Session ◽  
Cycling Performance ◽  
Cold Water Immersion ◽  
National Team ◽  
Recovery Strategies ◽  
World Class ◽  
Day Of The Week ◽  
The Impact

Purpose:To assess the impact of between-training-sessions recovery strategies (passive [PAS], active [ACT], cold-water immersion [CWI], and ingestion of a recovery drink [NUTR]) on maximal cycling performance, perceptions of delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS), and fatigue in world-class BMX riders.Methods:Eleven elite BMX athletes, members of the French national team (top country in the 2011 international ranking, 4 medals at the 2012 World Championships, top European country), participated in the study, which involved standardized training periods. Athletes performed 3 maximal-sprint power tests: the first day of the week before the training session and before and after training on the third day of the week (D3). The recovery strategy was randomly assigned to each participant on day 2 immediately after the last training period of the day. Perceptions of DOMS and general fatigue were recorded on D3.Results:After training on D3, the decrease in maximal-sprint power (Pmax) was significantly greater for PAS than with CWI (P = .02) and NUTR (P = .018). Similar results were found with ACT (vs CWI P = .044, and vs NUTR P = .042). Self-reported DOMS and fatigue were significantly greater after PAS than after other strategies.Conclusions:For elite BMX riders, between training days, nutritional and/or CWI recovery strategies appear to be best for reducing muscle fatigue and increasing the capacity to withstand the training schedule.

scholarly journals Cold-Water Immersion and Contrast Water Therapy: No Improvement of Short-Term Recovery After Resistance Training

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 886-892 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christos K. Argus ◽  
James R. Broatch ◽  
Aaron C. Petersen ◽  
Remco Polman ◽  
David J. Bishop ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Resistance Training ◽  
Performance Measures ◽  
Cold Water ◽  
Water Immersion ◽  
Training Session ◽  
Cold Water Immersion ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Recovery Strategies ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Contrast Water Therapy

Context:An athlete’s ability to recover quickly is important when there is limited time between training and competition. As such, recovery strategies are commonly used to expedite the recovery process.Purpose:To determine the effectiveness of both cold-water immersion (CWI) and contrast water therapy (CWT) compared with control on short-term recovery (<4 h) after a single full-body resistance-training session.Methods:Thirteen men (age 26 ± 5 y, weight 79 ± 7 kg, height 177 ± 5 cm) were assessed for perceptual (fatigue and soreness) and performance measures (maximal voluntary isometric contraction [MVC] of the knee extensors, weighted and unweighted countermovement jumps) before and immediately after the training session. Subjects then completed 1 of three 14-min recovery strategies (CWI, CWT, or passive sitting [CON]), with the perceptual and performance measures reassessed immediately, 2 h, and 4 h postrecovery.Results:Peak torque during MVC and jump performance were significantly decreased (P < .05) after the resistance-training session and remained depressed for at least 4 h postrecovery in all conditions. Neither CWI nor CWT had any effect on perceptual or performance measures over the 4-h recovery period.Conclusions:CWI and CWT did not improve short-term (<4-h) recovery after a conventional resistance-training session.

Does Cold-Water Immersion After Strength Training Attenuate Training Adaptation?

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Wigand Poppendieck ◽  
Melissa Wegmann ◽  
Anne Hecksteden ◽  
Alexander Darup ◽  
Jan Schimpchen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Strength Training ◽  
Cold Water ◽  
Water Immersion ◽  
Muscle Thickness ◽  
Cold Water Immersion ◽  
Countermovement Jump ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Jump Performance ◽  
Repetition Maximum ◽  
Training Adaptations

Purpose: Cold-water immersion is increasingly used by athletes to support performance recovery. Recently, however, indications have emerged suggesting that the regular use of cold-water immersion might be detrimental to strength training adaptation. Methods: In a randomized crossover design, 11 participants performed two 8-week training periods including 3 leg training sessions per week, separated by an 8-week “wash out” period. After each session, participants performed 10 minutes of either whole-body cold-water immersion (cooling) or passive sitting (control). Leg press 1-repetition maximum and countermovement jump performance were determined before (pre), after (post) and 3 weeks after (follow-up) both training periods. Before and after training periods, leg circumference and muscle thickness (vastus medialis) were measured. Results: No significant effects were found for strength or jump performance. Comparing training adaptations (pre vs post), small and negligible negative effects of cooling were found for 1-repetition maximum (g = 0.42; 95% confidence interval [CI], −0.42 to 1.26) and countermovement jump (g = 0.02; 95% CI, −0.82 to 0.86). Comparing pre versus follow-up, moderate negative effects of cooling were found for 1-repetition maximum (g = 0.71; 95% CI, −0.30 to 1.72) and countermovement jump (g = 0.64; 95% CI, −0.36 to 1.64). A significant condition × time effect (P = .01, F = 10.00) and a large negative effect of cooling (g = 1.20; 95% CI, −0.65 to 1.20) were observed for muscle thickness. Conclusions: The present investigation suggests small negative effects of regular cooling on strength training adaptations.

Urinary responses to cold temperature during water immersion

1985 ◽  
Vol 248 (5) ◽  
pp. R560-R566 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. R. Knight ◽  
S. M. Horvath
Keyword(s):  
Sodium Excretion ◽  
Cold Water ◽  
Water Pressure ◽  
Water Immersion ◽  
Free Water ◽  
Cold Water Immersion ◽  
Cold Temperature ◽  
Ambient Water ◽  
Cold Temperatures ◽  
Diuretic Response

If cold temperature combines with ambient water pressure to stimulate the Henry-Gauer reflex in humans, then free water clearance (CH2O) should be greater during immersion in cold water (29.8 degrees C) than during exposure to cold air (14.8 degrees C) or immersion in thermoneutral water (35 degrees C). Urinary responses to these environments were compared with control measurements made during 6 h of sitting in thermoneutral air (27.6 degrees C). CH2O was not significantly greater in cold water than in the other environments. Rather, the diuretic response was characterized by an increased osmolar clearance (P less than 0.05). Cold temperature and water pressure additively raised urinary output during cold water immersion, with ambient water pressure accounting for two-thirds of the urinary water loss. An elevated rate of sodium excretion (P less than 0.05) began significantly earlier in cold water than in thermoneutral water. This effect of low temperature might have resulted from cold-induced vasoconstriction, since cold temperatures was observed to reduce the foot volume. Sodium excretion was inversely proportional to vital capacity, indicating a responsiveness of the kidney to expansion of the central blood volume. In addition to the effects of water pressure and cold temperature, urinary function was also sensitive to time. The rate of potassium excretion was significantly elevated at min 199 of exposure to all environments. Failure of CH2O to increase above control values indicated that the human diuretic response to cold water immersion is atypical for the Henry-Gauer reflex.

scholarly journals Post-exercise cold water immersion attenuates acute anabolic signalling and long-term adaptations in muscle to strength training

2015 ◽  
Vol 593 (18) ◽  
pp. 4285-4301 ◽  
Author(s):  
Llion A. Roberts ◽  
Truls Raastad ◽  
James F. Markworth ◽  
Vandre C. Figueiredo ◽  
Ingrid M. Egner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Strength Training ◽  
Cold Water ◽  
Water Immersion ◽  
Cold Water Immersion ◽  
Post Exercise ◽  
Anabolic Signalling
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