Skyr, cold plunges, and broken sleep sound like torture. But recovering like a Viking just might beat modern wellness.

They both have benefits. Here’s how to use them to feel and perform better. No matter what kind of athlete you are—from casual dabbler to elite competitor—you’ve likely experienced the soreness that ...

People have been jumping into bodies of cold water to boost energy, speed up recovery and generally feel more alive for centuries. More recently, cold plunging in tubs has become a preferred activity ...

Post-workout cold plunges may be having a moment, but a new study dunks on the practice. After a tough workout, muscle recovery was no better in women who immersed themselves in chilly water than in ...

After getting hot and sweaty during a workout, many now opt to take a cold plunge—typically between 50–60 degrees Fahrenheit (10–15 Celsius)—in hopes of speeding up muscle recovery and easing ...