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Cold Exposure Benefits
Recent research highlights the positive effects of deliberate cold exposure on fat loss and mood enhancement through increased catecholamines like dopamine and norepinephrine. While cold immersion can temporarily hinder strength training adaptations if done shortly after workouts, it remains beneficial for mood and focus for several hours post-exposure. Exploring cold exposure further reveals its potential for improving life satisfaction and physical composition, particularly in specific populations like soldiers.In this clip
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Is cold exposure, such as cold showers, to be avoided in the 4-8 hours after hypertrophic training according to the episode Dr. Andy Galpin: Optimal Protocols to Build Strength & Grow Muscles | Huberman Lab Guest Series and the clip Recovery Strategies?
When you say to avoid cold water immersion within four hours of training, does that also mean four hours before training? If I take cold showers in the morning before I exercise, is that interfering with strength and hypertrophy?
If you wait long enough after hypertrophy training, does cold exposure via ice baths not negatively affect muscle growth according to the episode Dr. Andy Galpin: How to Build Strength, Muscle Size & Endurance | Huberman Lab Podcast #65 and the clip Cold Water Benefits?