TL;DR
Current evidence shows that CWI consistently reduces delayed onset muscle soreness and improves perceived recovery, however, its effects on muscle strength, biomarkers of muscle damage and inflammation, and overall performance remain inconsistent.
CWI reduces delayed onset muscle soreness, improves perceived recovery, and may accelerate neuromuscular recovery following high-intensity exercise, however, regular CWI application after resistance training may attenuate hypertrophic adaptations.
CWI reduces delayed onset muscle soreness, improves perceived recovery, and may accelerate neuromuscular recovery following high-intensity exercise, however, regular CWI application after resistance training may attenuate hypertrophic adaptations.
Background. Cold water immersion (CWI) is widely used in football to accelerate recovery, although its effects on training adaptations and performance remain debated. Aim. This narrative review synthesised current evidence on the effects of CWI in football players, focusing on recovery, athletic performance, and traini...
Post-exercise recovery is essential for maintaining athletic performance and facilitating physiological adaptation. Cold water immersion (CWI) is widely utilized as a recovery strategy, although its effects on performance and physiological outcomes remain contentious. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated...
Evidence from 2018-2025 on creatine supplementation in relation to central fatigue, cognition, fatigue resilience and recovery in active individuals is summarized.
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