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Consecutive days of cold water immersion: effects on cycling performance and heart rate variability.

Updated Oct 16, 2026

Human researchEuropean journal of applied physiology2013Read the source on PubMed

From the closing abstract passage

“CWI helps to maintain sprint performance during consecutive days of training, whereas its effects on vagal-HRV vary over time and depend on prior exercise…”

A short excerpt, not the complete finding. Read the linked abstract for the comparison, measurements and context.

Publication details
Record
PubMed 22752345
Publication types
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Indexed subjects
Hydrotherapy · Hypothermia, Induced · Immersion · Heart Rate · Muscle Fatigue
Source record checked
2026-10-16

Publication type and subject indexing describe the record; they are not a quality grade or proof of a benefit. An abstract does not replace a review of the full methods and results.

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