Alternating Hot / Cold Water

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wenhung
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Alternating Hot / Cold Water

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In Science of Sports Training Mr Kurz advises alternating hot / cold water in a shower to speed up recovery. Does it mean a drastic change of water temperature or gradual? Thanks.

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Alternating Hot / Cold Water

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Drastic. The contrast between hot and cold is the right stimulus here for the autonomic nervous system.
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