New Orleans Saints Owners Embrace Cold Therapy

Think the Saints' cold chamber concept is only for players? Their horses use it too...

By Katherine Terrell, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
on March 21, 2016 at 4:08 PM, updated March 22, 2016 at 10:30 AM

"The cold saltwater spa is essentially a new way to use an old method. But cold therapy is something that reaches far beyond horses. It's a staple in every sport.

Horse racing, like the NFL, has a reputation for being reluctant or slow to embrace change. But these days, cutting edge technology seems more the norm than the exception."

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5 SURPRISING HEALTH BENEFITS OF COLD WATER IMMERSION

"Every morning, Tony Robbins starts his day off by plunging into a 57-degree Fahrenheit pool of water. It’s not exactly a gentle way to wake up, but that’s besides the point. Cold water immersion activates the body’s natural healing powers that can relieve the symptoms of many medical conditions and promote a sense of health and well-being. And when practiced on a regular basis, cold water immersion can even provide long-lasting changes to your body’s immune, lymphatic, circulatory and digestive systems that enhance the overall quality of your life.

Let’s take a closer look five important benefits of cold water immersion" - CLICK HERE

BENEFITS OF COLD THERAPY - MEN'S FITNESS

"When the workout is over and it's time to recover, we have a short list of things we’d like to do to help us relax: get a full-body massage; take a nice hot shower; maybe sip a protein shake and play some X-Box. An ice bath doesn’t immediately come to mind. But according to many top strength coaches who work with pro athletes, soaking in a tub full of ice is something that can make a big difference in the way your body recovers." For full article, CLICK HERE