Synopsis of Social media discussions
The collection reflects a cautious and analytical attitude, as seen in comments noting that research shows CWI can hinder muscle growth and strength adaptations, with phrases like 'detrimental effects' and 'poor risk/reward.' The tone varies from skeptical to contemplative, with some posts emphasizing the need for more research, which underscores the ongoing debate and increasing impact of scientific findings on practical training strategies.
Agreement
Low agreementMost discussions recognize that CWI may have negative or negligible effects on physiological adaptations to resistance training, indicating a cautious or skeptical stance towards its benefits.
Interest
Moderate level of interestThe posts show a moderate interest, as they question traditional recovery practices and highlight emerging research, but some remain skeptical or dismissive.
Engagement
Moderate level of engagementParticipants reference scientific studies and expert opinions, engaging with methodological nuances and mechanistic explanations, reflecting a moderate depth of engagement.
Impact
Moderate level of impactThese discussions could influence training and recovery practices by highlighting the potential drawbacks of CWI, suggesting a shift towards more evidence-based approaches.
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Steve Magness
Another found a decrease in anabolic signaling, protein synthesis, and muscle size, power, peak force, and more
https://t.co/ymwZNi7zg4
There’s lots of research in this area in strength training. The endurance data is a bit more mixed and nuanced.
But the principle holds.
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Jackson Fyfe, PhD
@NBTiller While there are examples of negative effects of CWI, it's also worth considering the available evidence is limited and quite mixed.
We tried to summarise the nuances across the CWI and resistance training literature here: https://t.co/r4aiXvKd2P
It's also possible CWI
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Daniel Berglind, PhD
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New Research: Post-exercise Cold Water Immersion Effects on Physiological Adaptations to Resistance Training and the Underlying Mechanisms in Skeletal Muscle: A Narrative Review https://t.co/p0Z2P2GuXH #sports #activeliving
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Konstantinos Prokopidis
"...CWI has either nil or detrimental effects on physiological adaptations to RT, inc muscle hypertrophy, maximal strength, strength endurance, and power/RFD, and the molecular responses that underpin adaptation to resistance training in skeletal muscle.."
https://t.co/w9lIlGCyxx
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@practicaleval (Twitter)@drmikehart @hubermanlab @foundmyfitness @tferriss @PeterAttiaMD @joerogan regarding timing of cold immersion https://t.co/SCib8HVuFZ https://t.co/I6I42oBQLa https://t.co/C5JqrAmTi5
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Daniel Berglind, PhD
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Daniel Berglind, PhD
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Jackson Fyfe, PhD
@jacksonfyfe (Twitter)@NBTiller While there are examples of negative effects of CWI, it's also worth considering the available evidence is limited and quite mixed. We tried to summarise the nuances across the CWI and resistance training literature here: https://t.co/r4aiXvKd2P It's also possible CWI
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Nutter
@nuttermeme (Twitter)Sources: 1. https://t.co/z5tpeYPk42 2. https://t.co/0LacXYKbLh 3. https://t.co/Klfx0NYIfK 4. https://t.co/v0G3BdOuvG 5. https://t.co/GKOyj1wNcJ https://t.co/z5tpeYPk42
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Nick Vardavas
@vardavas (Twitter)3. Petersen, Aaron C, and Jackson J Fyfe. “Post-exercise Cold Water Immersion Effects on Physiological Adaptations to Resistance Training and the Underlying Mechanisms in Skeletal Muscle: A Narrative Review.” Frontiers in sports and active living vol. 3 660291. 8 Apr. 2021.
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Travis Mash
@MashElite (Twitter)Summary of the research showing that CWI is a bad thing post-workout: https://t.co/7zIbFustpG However, clearly good for HRV: https://t.co/GmayKEGPwz and https://t.co/bhcW9HIhMJ My conclusion: more studies are needed for timing versus either/or. #cwi #ice
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Travis Mash
@MashElite (Twitter)Summary of the research showing that CWI is a bad thing post-workout: https://t.co/7zIbFustpG However, clearly good for HRV: https://t.co/GmayKEGPwz and https://t.co/bhcW9HIhMJ My conclusion: more studies are needed for timing versus either/or. #cwi #ice
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Francesco
@We_Run_Ultras (Twitter)@B_Holmer Better for beers than for recovery! (https://t.co/zYEKR7MSEC)
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John Goldman ☀️
@JohnGoldman (Twitter)https://t.co/1nlsauO2e9
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Timothy Caulfield
@CaulfieldTim (Twitter)@KarynLisignoli @ProfMikeTipton @foundmyfitness @hubermanlab Data mixed/messy. Eg reviews: https://t.co/rZcxMgvjmn https://t.co/wNJ9Z1HUry https://t.co/WlyREKq9Cz https://t.co/ohZ703sMzz https://t.co/q4HeeEAP9X https://t.co/hKcyUhiOrx https://t.co/TCVhM1v9gU I'm getting old & cynical, but much hype/pop culture spin in this space! https://t.co/Dz76IyA17N
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Romain Pichon
@RomainPichon (Twitter)@GeekNfit Bon concernant le froid post exo, il semble atténuer les adaptations musculaires (pas les empêcher) à l'entraînement en force (et à priori pas d'atténuation sur l'adaptation à l'entraînement en endurance). ➡️ https://t.co/zPcdagJity
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Roland Baker
@RolandBakerIII (Twitter)Post-exercise Cold Water Immersion Effects on Physiological Adaptations to Resistance Training and the Underlying Mechanisms in Skeletal Muscle: A Narrative Review * Spoiler alert - it may be better to skip cold water immersion after a hard workout. https://t.co/9vdrrmgEek
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Rodney Hill
@CoachRodHill (Twitter)RT @stevemagness: Another found a decrease in anabolic signaling, protein synthesis, and muscle size, power, peak force, and more https://t…
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Erica Mulholland, MS CSCS
@fitsoccerqueen (Twitter)RT @stevemagness: Another found a decrease in anabolic signaling, protein synthesis, and muscle size, power, peak force, and more https://t…
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Cam Johnson
@CamJohnson29 (Twitter)RT @stevemagness: Another found a decrease in anabolic signaling, protein synthesis, and muscle size, power, peak force, and more https://t…
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Steve Magness
@stevemagness (Twitter)Another found a decrease in anabolic signaling, protein synthesis, and muscle size, power, peak force, and more https://t.co/ymwZNi7zg4 There’s lots of research in this area in strength training. The endurance data is a bit more mixed and nuanced. But the principle holds.
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Guillermo_Sánchez
@KGuillermin (Twitter)@raul_mtnez_g @japepotkd Debe hablar la ciencia al respecto. Pero puede no ser buena idea después de una sesión de entrenamiento o eso va dejando ver la ciencia. https://t.co/ANOqgurBm9 https://t.co/cCAqjH1rRU Podemos pedir opinión a otros expertos como @pl_valenzuela para que den su opinion.
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比嘉一雄/筋肉まわりの全て/ヒガトレ®︎/AI 筋トレマシン Higatrec®
@Higa_Kazuo (Twitter)サウナ―のみなさん。注意。筋トレと冷水は相性悪いです。サウナが筋肉に＋という論文は今のないですが、冷水は危険です。筋力、筋肉量、筋タンパク合成ともにマイナス影響があります。 https://t.co/R5sxvet2sd https://t.co/c1KLLfsnBA
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Alberto Mazzucchelli
@Mazzucchelli92 (Twitter)Frontiers | Post-exercise Cold Water Immersion Effects on Physiological Adaptations to Resistance Training and the Underlying Mechanisms in Skeletal Muscle: A Narrative Review | Sports and Active Living https://t.co/86Q7Jkq3mo
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Moisés Falces Prieto
@Mfalpri (Twitter)RT @FrontSportsAL: New Research: Post-exercise Cold Water Immersion Effects on Physiological Adaptations to Resistance Training and the Und…
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Meteor0905
@meteor_0905 (Twitter)RT @FrontSportsAL: New Research: Post-exercise Cold Water Immersion Effects on Physiological Adaptations to Resistance Training and the Und…
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Alberto Fílter PhD
@AlbertoFilter (Twitter)RT @FrontSportsAL: New Research: Post-exercise Cold Water Immersion Effects on Physiological Adaptations to Resistance Training and the Und…
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@FrontSportsAL (Twitter)New Research: Post-exercise Cold Water Immersion Effects on Physiological Adaptations to Resistance Training and the Underlying Mechanisms in Skeletal Muscle: A Narrative Review https://t.co/p0Z2P2GuXH #sports #activeliving
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BetterThanYesterdayCoaching
@ThanCoaching (Twitter)RT @KostasProko: "...CWI has either nil or detrimental effects on physiological adaptations to RT, inc muscle hypertrophy, maximal strength…
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Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris (Twitter)RT @KostasProko: "...CWI has either nil or detrimental effects on physiological adaptations to RT, inc muscle hypertrophy, maximal strength…
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Konstantinos Prokopidis
@KostasProko (Twitter)"...CWI has either nil or detrimental effects on physiological adaptations to RT, inc muscle hypertrophy, maximal strength, strength endurance, and power/RFD, and the molecular responses that underpin adaptation to resistance training in skeletal muscle.." https://t.co/w9lIlGCyxx
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Silvestre Cardiel Gutiérrez, BS
@SilvestreGtz (Twitter)RT @BradSchoenfeld: Still a lot we don't know on the topic, but based on current evidence, cold water immersion would be a poor risk/reward…
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painPRO Education
@PainproE (Twitter)RT @BradSchoenfeld: Still a lot we don't know on the topic, but based on current evidence, cold water immersion would be a poor risk/reward…
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Steve Laubenberg
@SLaubenberg (Twitter)RT @BradSchoenfeld: Still a lot we don't know on the topic, but based on current evidence, cold water immersion would be a poor risk/reward…
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mister_snorzud
@mister_snorzud (Twitter)RT @BradSchoenfeld: Still a lot we don't know on the topic, but based on current evidence, cold water immersion would be a poor risk/reward…
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rodri ⭐⁷⁴
@rodrivincent12 (Twitter)RT @BradSchoenfeld: Still a lot we don't know on the topic, but based on current evidence, cold water immersion would be a poor risk/reward…
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hectordietentrena
@hectorllorenc (Twitter)El contexto simpre va por delante: Con el tema de la exposición al frío, por un lado puede ayudar a oxidar mayor cantidad de ácidos grasos pero por otro lado con la evidencia actual en la mejora de la fuerza y la hipertrofia, es una mala idea. https://t.co/yl9UFiS6yb
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Nicola Tonello - NT Coach
@Nicola_Trainer (Twitter)RT @BradSchoenfeld: Still a lot we don't know on the topic, but based on current evidence, cold water immersion would be a poor risk/reward…
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Raul
@RaulM06 (Twitter)RT @BradSchoenfeld: Still a lot we don't know on the topic, but based on current evidence, cold water immersion would be a poor risk/reward…
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Whittfit Training LTD
@whittfit (Twitter)RT @BradSchoenfeld: Still a lot we don't know on the topic, but based on current evidence, cold water immersion would be a poor risk/reward…
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Mikebarbell
@mikemo93 (Twitter)RT @BradSchoenfeld: Still a lot we don't know on the topic, but based on current evidence, cold water immersion would be a poor risk/reward…
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Abstract Synopsis
- Postexercise cold water immersion (CWI) is widely used to help athletes recover quickly by reducing muscle soreness, inflammation, and fatigue, which can improve training quality and lead to better long-term adaptations.
- While CWI can enhance recovery, studies suggest that repeated use may actually hinder certain physiological adaptations from resistance training, such as increases in strength, power, and muscle growth, without affecting endurance improvements.
- The possible mechanisms behind these effects include CWI reducing the activation of muscle growth pathways and decreasing muscle protein synthesis after resistance exercises, which could explain the blunted long-term gains; however, methodological factors in studies should be carefully considered when interpreting these findings.
Daniel Corchado
@med__gym (Twitter)