Soaking in water for therapy has been used for thousands of years. Notably the Greeks, Romans and Asian cultures have all understood the value and pleasure of a long soak in a warm bath. In modern times runners and athletes have turned to ice baths as a way to speed the recovery of the muscles and joints and decrease inflamation. This practice is common and useful but not all studies show this to be the only way to aid in recovery. http://tiny.cc/fntkb
We must not forget to consider the effectiveness of a warm bath. People flock to soak in hot springs and Jacuzzi tubs around the globe in masses, while the polar bear clubs have a scarce number of members willing to brave the bone chilling waters. However the ahhhh effect and pure comfort is not the only reason to consider an warm aqua escape.
Immersion in warm water will raise the body temperature causing the dialation of blood vessels and an increase in circulation. More oxygen rich blood and the nutrients from your after run food & drink are now being supplied to your starving muscles and joints. Also, when you include a recovery product like ExerSoak™ in your bath water you increase bouyancy which reduces body weight relieving the pressure on joints and muscles and allowing you to truly relax and heal. Exersoak™ contains a combination of essential oils and minerals which have positive healing effect on the body and mind. (A post on essential oils & minerals in another post later).
Try Exersoak™ in your next bath and enjoy not only the healing and relaxing effects of soak but the aromatic bliss of the essential oils.
For the brave, if you need a pick me up you can always copy a Roman ritial and follow your warm bath with a cold shower to bring an exhilarating rush of natural energy.
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