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27th Jun 08, 11:59 AM
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Real Name: Bruce
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Cold Shower vs Warm Bath
As it says on the tin  ,
Which is best for you (not necessarily which you prefer) after coming in after a long sweaty run, is it best to jump in a nice warm bath, or a nice invigorating cold shower ?
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27th Jun 08, 12:03 PM
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Real Name: Steve....honest guv!
Age: 45
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Cold shower definately best....having one though is another matter!!
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27th Jun 08, 12:04 PM
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Age: 41
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Location: Ireland
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Cold shower in the summer and a warm bath in the winter |
27th Jun 08, 12:11 PM
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Age: 24
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Location: Warwickshire
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depends on session and season...
winter = hot shower
summer = cool shower
incredibly hard session = very cold bath / shower on bottom half (if I can feel i'm going to be stiff the next day)
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27th Jun 08, 01:29 PM
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Real Name: Pete
Gender: Male
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Hell would have to freeze over before I ever got into a cold shower. I can't think of anything worse
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27th Jun 08, 01:37 PM
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Age: 28
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Location: Sopot
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Warm bath. Rubber duck optional  |
27th Jun 08, 02:10 PM
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Real Name: Erm, Rob
Age: 38
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Location: Manchester
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I usually sit down to read the posts on here and complete my training blog - before crawling to a medium shower!
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27th Jun 08, 02:46 PM
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Gender: Female
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I have showers all the time, really hot ones and once I'm in I don't like to get out, I can stand under there for ages and then turn it to an even higher temperature.
No wonder my bloody water bill is so high.
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27th Jun 08, 02:56 PM
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Real Name: Dan
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RunnersForum Founder
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I just can't face cold showers either, always go for hot!
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27th Jun 08, 04:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by richardsimkiss
depends on session and season...
winter = hot shower
summer = cool shower
incredibly hard session = very cold bath / shower on bottom half (if I can feel i'm going to be stiff the next day)
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That's right RS; freezing your "bottom" half will stop you getting stiff! 
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27th Jun 08, 04:52 PM
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Real Name: Giles
Age: 36
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Quote:
Originally Posted by roadrunnerrob
I usually sit down to read the posts on here and complete my training blog - before crawling to a medium shower!
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Seconded.
If I get straight in the shower I carry on sweating when I get out. Always read a few posts and stop sweating before the shower.
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27th Jun 08, 05:24 PM
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Age: 34
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Location: North Wales
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Cool water either in a bath or shower is best.
When you exercise, your blood vessels open wider and stay that way for at least an hour afterward. Soreness occurs when waste products like lactic acid settle in your muscles through these dilated vessels. Colder temps constrict vessels, limiting the amount of waste product that accumulates.
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27th Jun 08, 08:18 PM
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Real Name: Giles
Age: 36
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Location: Paignton
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Smiler
Cool water either in a bath or shower is best.
When you exercise, your blood vessels open wider and stay that way for at least an hour afterward. Soreness occurs when waste products like lactic acid settle in your muscles through these dilated vessels. Colder temps constrict vessels, limiting the amount of waste product that accumulates.
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Smart Alec!
Leave me to my dream that the warm bath I am about to enjoy is going to ease my aches 
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27th Jun 08, 10:44 PM
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Age: 24
Gender: Male
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Location: Warwickshire
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pedestrian
That's right RS; freezing your "bottom" half will stop you getting stiff! |
 don't miss a trick do ya! |
27th Jun 08, 10:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by richardsimkiss
don't miss a trick do ya! |
Sorry RS; can't seem to help it 
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