Using Plunge Pools

Article by Crystal

Athletes have strenuous workouts sometimes, and they need a simple way to minimize the soreness that can result from heavy muscle use. Professional teams as well as collegiate athletic programs have used plunge pools for years as a way to help rehabilitate after a workout. It is based on the concept that chilled water reduces inflammation after exercise and speeds up the healing time of muscles and tendons, as well as help to heal injuries. Plunge pools come in many forms. Older plunge pools were made of aluminum or another type of metal and were traditionally filled with ice. Newer pools are made with plastic or other materials that resemble that of a warm spa, and some still use ice for the chilling effect while others have electric coolers.

How Does It Work?

The science behind plunge pools focuses on the fact that intense exercise causes microtrauma, or small tears in muscle fibers. This stimulates muscle cell activity and helps repair the damage while strengthening the muscles, but muscle pain and soreness still sets in between 24 and 72 hours after exercise. The plunge pool's cold water helps to constrict blood vessels and flush waste products such as lactic acid from the affected tissues. It also decreases metabolic activity while reducing swelling and tissue breakdown.

Immediate Benefits

Even though it may be uncomfortable for the athletes, bodily submersion quickly helps damaged muscles rehabilitate. Since the plunge pool affects the whole body it also helps athletes identify potential muscle problems that they may not even be aware of. Some specialists believe that a quick dip in the plunge pool before, during, and after exercise can raise an athlete's endurance level. So, if you're looking for a way to give yourself an edge when it comes to muscle healing and strength, try "plunging" into a plunge pool.

About the Author

Crystal is an Account Manager with Location3 Media.

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