![]() But honestly unless it’s a big concern for you I wouldn’t worry about it too much. If hypertrophy is your main focus I would either wait 15-20 minutes just to be safe or start with a hot shower and then turn it cold. Anecdotally I can say it has little real impact and it feels great. I often take cold showers soon after lifting (20 minutes after at most) and gained significant muscle mass doing so. I don’t think showers are nearly as shocking and there’s no scientific evidence that they are. The information about cold exposure inhibiting hypertrophy comes from ice bath studies. Might work but I personally think it’s less effective. Plus it’s very energizing and focusing pre-workout. Not the end of the world, but I often can’t even reach 90 seconds after a workout which means you’re not getting much benefit. I personally don’t do it anymore, getting lightheaded unexpectedly doing heavy squats isn’t fun!ĭoing the breathing after a workout will impact the length of the breath retention phase. ![]() Breathe, lift, shower.ĭoing some of the power breathing between sets can be nice, but it can also make you lightheaded. ![]() I lift typically in the afternoon, but do exactly what you’re proposing. ![]()
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