Paul Saladino· MD
Isolated cold plunging has been associated with actually decreased muscle mass gains.
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We can't find evidence that holds up here. Proponents are reasoning from mechanism or analogy rather than direct human data, and the most credible skeptics raise objections we can't dismiss.
Isolated cold plunging has been associated with actually decreased muscle mass gains.
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don't do a cold plunge after your workout if you're trying to gain muscle.