Productive or Detrimental? GoPro?

LiftHardGainBig · 11-11-2003, 10:40 PM

Sup everyone quick question....
I just got a whirlpool hot tub... After a workout and shower, I like to relax in it.. I'm sure it doesnt make a huge difference, but is it detrimental or productive to my gains?

Might sound like a stupid question (and prob is) but I've heard Lee Priest bathes in ice after a lift... I've heard others take very hot showers... what's the deal?

vanity · 11-11-2003, 11:26 PM

it all depends.

will any voluptuous, sexy women be joining you?

LiftHardGainBig · 11-12-2003, 10:44 AM

hahah maybe... but the main concern is muscle development... After the hottub or Icing she will be there anyway

**gopro** · 11-12-2003, 01:43 PM

I tend to think that hot showers/whirlpools are beneficial to muscle growth after workouts.

Yanick · 11-12-2003, 02:30 PM

contrast showers (where you go from cold water to hot water to cold water to hot water etc) are helpful for recovery...however they have to be cold/hot to the point where they are uncomfortable.

Relaxing in a hot tub is just relaxing. It might help you recover but don't expect miracles.

11-11-2003, 10:40 PM	#1
LiftHardGainBig Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hoffman Estates,IL Posts: 192	Productive or Detrimental? GoPro? Sup everyone quick question.... I just got a whirlpool hot tub... After a workout and shower, I like to relax in it.. I'm sure it doesnt make a huge difference, but is it detrimental or productive to my gains? Might sound like a stupid question (and prob is) but I've heard Lee Priest bathes in ice after a lift... I've heard others take very hot showers... what's the deal?

11-12-2003, 01:43 PM	#4
gopro NGA/IFPA Pro Bodybuilder Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Florida Posts: 10,504	I tend to think that hot showers/whirlpools are beneficial to muscle growth after workouts.
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11-12-2003, 02:30 PM	#5
Yanick Amor Fati Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 3,798	contrast showers (where you go from cold water to hot water to cold water to hot water etc) are helpful for recovery...however they have to be cold/hot to the point where they are uncomfortable. Relaxing in a hot tub is just relaxing. It might help you recover but don't expect miracles.
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11-11-2003, 11:26 PM	#2
vanity Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,218 Photos: 1	it all depends. will any voluptuous, sexy women be joining you?

11-12-2003, 10:44 AM	#3
LiftHardGainBig Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hoffman Estates,IL Posts: 192	hahah maybe... but the main concern is muscle development... After the hottub or Icing she will be there anyway