Contrast therapy – the practice of alternating between the heat of a sauna and cold exposure from an ice bath – is a practice that’s been used by athletes for health and recovery for years. However, ...

Erin Beresini is a journalist covering fitness, endurance sports, and health science. She is the author of ‘Off Course: Inside the Mad, Muddy World of Obstacle Course Racing.’ Contrast water therapy, ...

Running “hot and cold” isn’t such a bad thing when it comes to home therapy devices. It’s no secret that a good soak is one of the best ways to get rid of aches and pains. Some people prefer a nice ...

Bathhouses are making a splash these days, with newbies to these relaxation havens raving about how much they help reduce stress, soothe their muscles and aid their slumber. But this isn’t your ...

For me, the sauna is a calming, quiet space to unwind, perhaps with some soothing meditative music or gentle classical. While I sweat my butt off and handle the heat, I also try to clear my mind of ...

A whole new way of approaching health has been gaining attention worldwide that goes even beyond physical health ...

MONTGOMERY, Ohio — A new studio opening in Montgomery is offering a new kind of therapy to the Tri-State — a kind that helped a Bengals player overcome his injury. Contrast Studios is opening to ...

My first time lasted four seconds. Any longer and I would’ve started screeching, writhing around in agony, and probably calling out for my mother. I’m talking about cold plunging, of course, in a ...

Fitness enthusiasts and athletes are constantly looking for techniques to speed up recovery and assist muscles in returning to normal activity. Ice baths and contrast therapy are excellent ways to ...