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Will sitting in the hot tub for 10-15 minutes after a workout be beneficial or detrimental?

My thinking is it is beneficial as it allows blood to flow easier, helping to transport the protein and creatine I'm taking to all parts of my body.

Or should I be hitting the sauna instead of the hot tub?

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The sauna is a great way to dehydrate yourself.

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I like the SPA (Hot Tub)

I usually use it when stretching to keep muscles warm after training

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neither.

MuscleM4n

On the contrary!

Cold baths are to your benefit not hot ones. When you enter the cold bath your veins detract (dilate) deeper to attempt to keep you warm. when you come out of the bath to normal room temperature your veins will come to the surface again bringing a fresh supply of nutrients to your cells.

Their is more to it than this - I forgot the rest as I read the article ages ago sorry.

Pro rugby players and other pro sports people have ice baths after their training!

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Witmaster

WHatever....

I'll take the Hot Tub and a cold beverage any day after a workout. It may not be benificial but it sure as hell feels better than droppin my ass in a frozen slushy!

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MuscleM4n

yes i agree and would do the same.


However people who are at the top of their game need to do this.

Age 19, Weight 132lbs , height 5'4", 8% bodyfat, 100% natural.

Deadlift - 274lbs (NEW PB 9/8/2005)
Squat - 274lbs (NEW PB 19/8/2005)
Bench press - 154lbs
Total - 702lbs @ 132lbs
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Full Body Pictures 26/9/2005
My Journal! - Progress pictures 28/8/2005
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"Bodybuilding is a marathon not a sprint".

Originally Posted by P-funk:
"eat for size, train for strength".

Witmaster

I wonder if any Pro BBers take cold soakings after thir workout? I don't recall any quotes stating such but your explaination for a "cold soak" is very intriguing.

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I can run faster mad than you can scared

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