Hot vs. Cold Exposure: Which Is Better for Muscle Recovery?

When it comes to building muscle, maximizing your recovery is a crucial step. And some of the best ways to do that have also been around for centuries: saunas and cold plunges. But is there one temperature extreme that helps muscles more efficiently than the other? The answer is nuanced, according to the experts we consulted.

Before even considering an ice bath or sauna, though, make sure you have the basics sorted in your warm-ups and cool-downs, which are also very importing for preventing…