Chilling Insights: Maximizing Post-Workout Recovery with Cold Water Immersion The Good Question Podcast

Jonathan Peake, a senior research fellow at The University of Queensland and a dedicated athlete with a PhD in exercise physiology, delves into the intersection of exercise, the immune system, and stress. Having focused on exercise recovery strategies over the past 5+ years, particularly cold water immersion, Peake explores its benefits for athletes and the intricacies involved.
Tune in to uncover:
How researchers and practitioners determine the optimal temperature for post-exercise recovery The primary objectives of cold water immersion for athletes: reducing swelling, alleviating delayed onset muscle soreness, and mitigating inflammation The potential for cold water immersion to induce relaxation by influencing the parasympathetic nervous system The pitfalls of pre-workout cold water immersion and the ideal waiting period post-exercise Eager to delve deeper? Tune in to discover more and check out QUT - Academic profiles - Dr Jonathan Peake.
Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr