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Skip the ice bath if you want bigger muscles, research suggests

Skip the ice bath if you want bigger muscles, research suggests

Ice baths are everywhere in modern fitness culture. From professional athletes to weekend warriors, many swear by the post-workout plunge, hoping the icy shock will ease soreness, calm inflammation and help their bodies bounce back faster. But recent research from the Netherlands reveals a surprising downside: Those freezing dips might actually slow muscle growth.

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