August 2019 PMID 31222379

Cold-water immersion blunts and delays increases in circulating testosterone and cytokines post-resistance exercise.

Jacob E Earp, Disa L Hatfield, Andrew Sherman, Elaine C Lee, William J Kraemer

Mentions

52
Peak: 31 in Jun 2019
across 6 sources since Jun 2019

Extended reach

176,392
potential audience

Total likes

346

Video views

12,780

Mentions per month

Jun 2019 – Dec 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter45 posts
  • YouTube2 videos
  • Instagram2 posts
  • Facebook1 posts
  • Reddit1 posts
  • News1 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall tone suggests strong agreement with the research findings, as seen in posts that emphasize how cold-water immersion dampens hormonal and inflammatory responses, possibly influencing muscle growth. Users' words like 'blunts,' 'delays,' and 'interferes' underscore the perceived importance of these results for training and recovery strategies, reflecting both curiosity and concern.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge and support the findings that cold-water immersion reduces testosterone and cytokine responses post-exercise.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high curiosity, with many questioning the implications or sharing personal experiences related to recovery and muscle gains.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants actively reference the study and related concepts, with some debating the practical applications and methodology.

ImpactModerate impact

Several discussions highlight the relevance of the research for athletes and fitness enthusiasts, indicating moderate significance for their routines.

Abstract in brief

  • Coldwater immersion (CWI) after resistance exercise can reduce the levels of circulating testosterone and inflammatory cytokines like IL6 and TNF, which are important for muscle repair and growth.
  • The study found that CWI caused a significant decrease in testosterone and cytokine responses compared to passive recovery, indicating that CWI may delay or blunt the body's natural adaptive processes after resistance training.
  • These findings suggest that while CWI can help with immediate recovery by reducing soreness and inflammation, it may also negatively impact muscle growth and strength gains over time by interfering with the body's anabolic response.]

Top posts

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Dave Hughes
@HughesDC_Muscle · X

Cold-water immersion blunts and delays increases in circulating testosterone and cytokines post-resistance exercise https://t.co/iHxs17Qg5I

Jun 20, 2019 · 77 likes · 24 shares · 10,999 followers View post →
Mike Lustgarten, PhD
@mike_lustgarten · X

Cold-water immersion blunts and delays increases in circulating testosterone and cytokines post-resistance exercise https://t.co/voz0OTkIZi

Jan 24, 2021 · 17 likes · 2 shares · 9,746 followers View post →
Geoff Minett
@GeoffMinett · X

Cold-water immersion blunts and delays increases in circulating testosterone and cytokines post-resistance exercise. https://t.co/AisAmWAeqp #icebath #recovery #sportscience #strengthtraining #hypertrophy https://t.co/zIDBmXn84F

Jun 25, 2019 · 16 likes · 3 shares · 1,439 followers View post →
Rodrigo Marco PF
@rodrigomarco197 · X

CRIOTERAPIA. Para qué y cúando utilizar la inmersión en agua fría y en función del objetivo. Ésta interfiere en la hipertofía y la recuperación post, debido a la restriccion de la respuesta anabólica inducida por la testosterona. https://t.co/b08zudRyUx

Jan 16, 2022 · 7 likes · 1,698 followers View post →
Dan Newmire PhD
@dnewmire · X

Cold-water immersion blunts and delays increases in circulating testosterone and cytokines post-resistance exercise https://t.co/AnL9VdKlOA

Jun 26, 2019 · 3 likes · 1 share · 1,761 followers View post →
junglehoney
@KruseYouri · X

Cold water immersion lower testosterone as well as inflammation "In addition, at 60POST, T dropped below PRE values in CWI (Δ-10.4%, p = 0.028) but not in CON (Δ-1.6%, p = 0.850" https://t.co/mfgE52Cx0C

May 18, 2022 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 13,387 followers View post →

All mentions

Drew Baye High Intensity Training
@BayeDrew · X

Earp JE, Hatfield DL, Sherman A, Lee EC, Kraemer WJ. Cold‑water immersion blunts and delays increases in circulating testosterone and cytokines post‑resistance exercise. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2019;119(8):1901–1907

Jul 17, 2025 · 12,053 followers View post →
Drew Baye High Intensity Training
@BayeDrew · X

Earp JE, Hatfield DL, Sherman A, Lee EC, Kraemer WJ. Cold‑water immersion blunts and delays increases in circulating testosterone and cytokines post‑resistance exercise. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2019;119(8):1901–1907. doi:10.1007/s00421-019-04178-7 Post-exercise CWI significantly

Jul 17, 2025 · 12,053 followers View post →
Pete Jones
@Buddsoddwr · X

@MichaelGreko @TheMasculineLaw @Lukealexxander Well it does post resistance training. https://t.co/JVHvoXvJVx

Nov 23, 2023 · 139 followers View post →
Srto. Maclerino
@SrtoMaclerino · X

RT @mrgraande: @SaulNutri @EduardoIII_ Dicho de otro modo, el agua fría después de un entrenamiento de fuerza; no esta per se. https://t.c…

Sep 3, 2023 · 1 share · 43 followers View post →
Srto. Maclerino
@SrtoMaclerino · X

@SaulNutri @EduardoIII_ Dicho de otro modo, el agua fría después de un entrenamiento de fuerza; no esta per se. https://t.co/rnYprk0uxg

Aug 5, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 43 followers View post →
Bowana
@b0wana · X

@ClintRiding @TheSharkDaymond Doing it for recovery, not to increase metabolism & muscle but looked further learned that for a testosterone boost, ice bath pre-workout is best. At 60 and short one testicle due to cancer, I’d love to reduce the T I have to take. I’ll try it! Thank you! https://t.co/jtjuGzOufa

Jul 5, 2023 · 708 followers View post →
Thomas P Seager, PhD
@seagertp · X

Ice bath after exercise will return you to short-term performance faster, at the expense of longer-term gains. "cold-water immersion blunts and delays increases in circulating testosterone and cytokines post-resistance exercise" https://t.co/n7hDEDRwP5

Sep 11, 2022 · 13,183 followers View post →
junglehoney
@KruseYouri · X

Cold water immersion lower testosterone as well as inflammation "In addition, at 60POST, T dropped below PRE values in CWI (Δ-10.4%, p = 0.028) but not in CON (Δ-1.6%, p = 0.850" https://t.co/mfgE52Cx0C

May 18, 2022 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 13,387 followers View post →
Rodrigo Marco PF
@rodrigomarco197 · X

CRIOTERAPIA. Para qué y cúando utilizar la inmersión en agua fría y en función del objetivo. Ésta interfiere en la hipertofía y la recuperación post, debido a la restriccion de la respuesta anabólica inducida por la testosterona. https://t.co/b08zudRyUx

Jan 16, 2022 · 7 likes · 1,698 followers View post →
UConn Institute for Sports Medicine
@UConn_ISM · X

UConn ISM is so lucky to have Dr.Earp on our team! Cold-water immersion blunts and delays increases in circulating testosterone and cytokines post-resistance exercise https://t.co/AvhGsEAOPK

Feb 18, 2021 · 462 followers View post →
Orest Bulcano
@dekentro · X

RT @mike_lustgarten: Cold-water immersion blunts and delays increases in circulating testosterone and cytokines post-resistance exercise…

Jan 24, 2021 · 2 shares · 1,047 followers View post →
PC ⛓
@PC65049955 · X

RT @mike_lustgarten: Cold-water immersion blunts and delays increases in circulating testosterone and cytokines post-resistance exercise…

Jan 24, 2021 · 2 shares · 1,445 followers View post →
Mike Lustgarten, PhD
@mike_lustgarten · X

Cold-water immersion blunts and delays increases in circulating testosterone and cytokines post-resistance exercise https://t.co/voz0OTkIZi

Jan 24, 2021 · 17 likes · 2 shares · 9,746 followers View post →
Biology of Physical Activity
@JYUBiolPA · X

Cold water immersion blunted the Testosterone and cytokine response after a bout of resistance exercise. #resistancetraining #strengerthings #hypertrophy @EJAP_official https://t.co/QCTDR0rkr4

Jul 17, 2019 · 2,219 followers View post →
Travis Larson, MA
@CoachTLarson · X

RT @dnewmire: Cold-water immersion blunts and delays increases in circulating testosterone and cytokines post-resistance exercise https://t…

Jun 26, 2019 · 1 share · 333 followers View post →
Dan Newmire PhD
@dnewmire · X

Cold-water immersion blunts and delays increases in circulating testosterone and cytokines post-resistance exercise https://t.co/AnL9VdKlOA

Jun 26, 2019 · 3 likes · 1 share · 1,761 followers View post →
Ed
@BoruPT · X

RT @GeoffMinett: Cold-water immersion blunts and delays increases in circulating testosterone and cytokines post-resistance exercise. http…

Jun 25, 2019 · 3 shares · 1,025 followers View post →
Geoff Minett
@GeoffMinett · X

Cold-water immersion blunts and delays increases in circulating testosterone and cytokines post-resistance exercise. https://t.co/AisAmWAeqp #icebath #recovery #sportscience #strengthtraining #hypertrophy https://t.co/zIDBmXn84F

Jun 25, 2019 · 16 likes · 3 shares · 1,439 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

Cold‑water immersion blunts and delays increases in circulating testosterone and cytokines post‑resistance exercise https://t.co/WVe27Bgiaj #exercise #fitness #fit #FitFam #men #testosterone #Workout #muscle #strength #lift #GetStrong #hypertrophy #gainz #sports #cardio #hiit

Jun 24, 2019 · 1 like · 19,480 followers View post →
Randall D'souza
@randall_dsouza · X

RT @HughesDC_Muscle: Cold-water immersion blunts and delays increases in circulating testosterone and cytokines post-resistance exercise h…

Jun 22, 2019 · 24 shares · 153 followers View post →
Charles Ashford
@cashford_ · X

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Jun 21, 2019 · 24 shares · 2,611 followers View post →
mikiaandy
@componentesh · X

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Jun 21, 2019 · 24 shares · 184 followers View post →
Kevin Reid
@CoachKReid · X

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Jun 20, 2019 · 24 shares · 470 followers View post →
Alexandre Langis
@AlexandreLangis · X

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Jun 20, 2019 · 24 shares · 88 followers View post →
MarkCroucher2
@MarkCroucher2 · X

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Jun 20, 2019 · 24 shares · 632 followers View post →
Tami
@hyponaqueen · X

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Jun 20, 2019 · 24 shares · 791 followers View post →
Liam Oliver
@LiamOliverNutri · X

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Jun 20, 2019 · 24 shares · 2,159 followers View post →
Biggie Steves
@BiggySteves · X

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Jun 20, 2019 · 24 shares · 239 followers View post →
José Antonio Benítez Muñoz
@jabenitezm4 · X

RT @HughesDC_Muscle: Cold-water immersion blunts and delays increases in circulating testosterone and cytokines post-resistance exercise h…

Jun 20, 2019 · 24 shares · 444 followers View post →
Kyle Sammons | SCCC, CSCS, PRI, PN1
@CoachKSammons · X

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Jun 20, 2019 · 24 shares · 1,109 followers View post →
Gregor Eichhorn
@greichhorn · X

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Jun 20, 2019 · 24 shares · 360 followers View post →
J-Shira
@Team_inspire · X

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Jun 20, 2019 · 24 shares · 4,796 followers View post →
JEC
@Conan_1987_ · X

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Jun 20, 2019 · 24 shares · 1,400 followers View post →
EskeleThor
@EskeleThor · X

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Jun 20, 2019 · 24 shares · 405 followers View post →
FernandoMata
@FernandoMataNS · X

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Jun 20, 2019 · 24 shares · 1,049 followers View post →
Dr. Robert Allan
@robertallan87 · X

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Jun 20, 2019 · 24 shares · 1,365 followers View post →
JJ
@juanje1996 · X

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Jun 20, 2019 · 24 shares · 1,059 followers View post →
Víctor Toro
@victortoro96 · X

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Jun 20, 2019 · 24 shares · 764 followers View post →
Danny Christiansen
@activescientist · X

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Jun 20, 2019 · 24 shares · 272 followers View post →
Rich Kingston
@RichKingston73 · X

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Jun 20, 2019 · 24 shares · 1,019 followers View post →
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@nickowen5 · X

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Jun 20, 2019 · 24 shares · 600 followers View post →
Bernardo N. Ide, Ph.D.
@bernardo_0311 · X

Cold water immersion blunts testosterone responses https://t.co/FSFekHWZaV

Jun 20, 2019 · 2 likes · 777 followers View post →
Sprint Science
@spikesonly · X

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Jun 20, 2019 · 24 shares · 34,057 followers View post →
C. Guillamón, Dr.
@Guillamon_ · X

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Jun 20, 2019 · 24 shares · 2,261 followers View post →
Dave Hughes
@HughesDC_Muscle · X

Cold-water immersion blunts and delays increases in circulating testosterone and cytokines post-resistance exercise https://t.co/iHxs17Qg5I

Jun 20, 2019 · 77 likes · 24 shares · 10,999 followers View post →
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