I saw the UFC guys sit in a tubv filled with ice..what purpose does it serve?

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I saw the UFC guys sit in a tubv filled with ice..what purpose does it serve?

Keanu reeves did it during the shooting of matrix aswell..

2006-07-20 14:16:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Martial Arts

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"Immersion in an ice water bath is an effective method to rapidly lower core body temperature." - Sports Medicine Update.

an ice water bath is also used to help speed up recovery of sore, tight muscles.

2006-07-20 14:23:03 · answer #1 · answered by eatmorekorn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It helps the muscles relax that way they won't be sore the next day

2006-07-20 14:20:14 · answer #2 · answered by ~Genie~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

it numbs you to pain, also if it is after a fight, bring the swelling and bruising down.

2006-07-20 14:19:31 · answer #3 · answered by Fluffington Cuddlebutts 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

it helps numb the pain and helps them metaly

2006-07-20 14:21:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋