The effects of cold-water immersion on health, well-being & sleep 🧊

Does the evidence match the hype?

Effects of cold-water immersion on health and wellbeing: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Background

Cold-water immersion (CWI) has been popularised, initially for its effects on exercise recovery, and latterly for its benefits for health and well-being 🎙️

But does it actually work? 🧐