Ice Bath is a common term in the world of sports. Just like Michael Schumachers car needs a complete overhaul after a Formula One race, the body needs to service itself for the next game or match after a physically exerting session. For this, sportsmen prefer an ice bath. The body services itself with the help of blood vessels that supply oxygen to the tissues and remove waste products such as lactic acid. Too much lactic acid can cause the muscles to function poorly. The icy cold water in an ice bath causes blood vessels to tighten up, and drains the blood out of the legs. A sportsman sits in a tub filled with ice cold water. After 10 minutes, his legs feel numb. Coming out of the bath fills up the legs with new blood that invigorates the muscles with oxygen and helps cells function better.
Posted on: Sat, 01 Feb 2014 04:56:43 +0000
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