Front Physiol June 2020 PMID 32695024

The Effects of Cold Water Immersion and Active Recovery on Molecular Factors That Regulate Growth and Remodeling of Skeletal Muscle After Resistance Exercise.

Jonathan M Peake, James F Markworth, Kristoffer Toldnes Cumming, Sigve N Aas, Llion A Roberts, Truls Raastad, David Cameron-Smith, Vandre C Figueiredo

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The discussions reflect a balanced view, with posts summarizing that cold water immersion dampens muscle growth independently of molecular pathways; for example, one mentions that CWI 'attenuates muscle hypertrophy independently of myogenesis factors.' The tone combines scientific references with cautious interpretation, indicating moderate engagement and interest without excessive confirmation or dismissal.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge that cold water immersion reduces muscle hypertrophy but emphasize its independence from molecular pathways involved in muscle growth, showing overall moderate agreement.

InterestModerate interest

Comments express interest in the findings, with mentions of studies and mechanisms, but avoid deep technical details, indicating moderate curiosity.

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Participants reference specific research outcomes and explore implications, demonstrating a moderate level of detailed engagement.

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Multiple posts highlight the potential significance of these findings for athletic recovery practices, suggesting a modest impact perception.

Abstract in brief

  • Cold water immersion after resistance exercise can reduce muscle growth (hypertrophy) without significantly altering key molecular factors involved in muscle regeneration and remodeling.
  • Both cold water and active recovery trials showed similar changes in gene and protein markers related to muscle growth, such as increases in IGF1 and collagen genes, and decreases in atrogin1, indicating that cold water does not stimulate or inhibit these molecular processes significantly.
  • The study concludes that while cold water immersion dampens muscle growth, it does so independently of the molecular pathways typically associated with muscle development and recovery.

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Brad Schoenfeld, PhD
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Interesting! Emerging evidence indicates CWI has negative impacts on muscle-building, but this study shows that the mechanisms are independent of effects on factors involved in myogenesis, proteolysis and extracellular remodeling https://t.co/P5BAgm3N2k

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Vandré C. Figueiredo
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Just published. "The Effects of Cold Water Immersion and Active Recovery on Molecular Factors That Regulate Growth and Remodeling of Skeletal Muscle After Resistance Exercise. " https://t.co/iMhSjvtodU

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Vandré C. Figueiredo
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The effects of cold water immersion and active recovery on molecular factors that regulate growth and remodeling of skeletal muscle after resistance exercise. https://t.co/dXKMePcsni

Jun 8, 2020 · 21 likes · 3 shares · 1,098 followers View post →
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Andrés Logroño
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New Research: The Effects of Cold Water Immersion and Active Recovery on Molecular Factors That Regulate Growth and Remodeling of Skeletal Muscle After Resistance Exercise https://t.co/x8AB9mVQLH #Physiology

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Nick Tiller, Ph.D.
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John Goldman ☀️
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Cas Fuchs, PhD
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Bhopender Thakur
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Mohammed Ihsan
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Dr. Robert Allan
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Cleiton Libardi
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Frontiers - Physiology
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Dan Newmire PhD
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Vandré C. Figueiredo
@VandreCF · X

Just published. "The Effects of Cold Water Immersion and Active Recovery on Molecular Factors That Regulate Growth and Remodeling of Skeletal Muscle After Resistance Exercise. " https://t.co/iMhSjvtodU

Jun 30, 2020 · 28 likes · 5 shares · 1,098 followers View post →
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The effects of cold water immersion and active recovery on molecular factors that regulate growth and remodeling of skeletal muscle after resistance exercise. https://t.co/dXKMePcsni

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Brad Schoenfeld, PhD
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Interesting! Emerging evidence indicates CWI has negative impacts on muscle-building, but this study shows that the mechanisms are independent of effects on factors involved in myogenesis, proteolysis and extracellular remodeling https://t.co/P5BAgm3N2k

Jun 8, 2020 · 50 likes · 9 shares · 95,842 followers View post →
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