“An athlete’s body adapts to recovery methods just as it does to word load. That’s why it is good to modify the means and methods as well as how often they are performed, by combining and varying them.” – F. Talyschjov
Recovery is an essential phase in the training process. If swimmers want to maintain their performance ability and not run the risk of using up their energy reserves, then they must follow recovery and regeneration aspects closely. Various techniques are proposed by coaches: active recovery, good hydration and a suitable diet, stretches, sauna, massage baths, electrotherapy, compression stockings, sleep and cryotherapy.
Cryotherapy is a method that has been around since ancient times and has developed significantly in recent years in the world of sports. With training work loads becoming heavier and heavier, recovery is vital for athletes training up to twice a day and taking part in competitions. To encourage recovery of muscle function after effort, swimmers should follow some basic rules when immersing themselves in cold water.
“The recommended temperature is 10°C. In terms of duration, there are different protocols depending on whether the treatment is carried out in intervals or over one unbroken period of…
