Ian M Wilcock1, John B Cronin, Wayne A Hing. 1. Institute of Sport and Recreation Research New Zealand, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To assess the effect that postexercise immersion in water has on subsequent exercise performance. METHODS: A literary search and review of water-immersion and performance studies was conducted. RESULTS: Seven articles were examined. In 2, significant benefits to performance were observed. Those 2 articles revealed a small to large effect on jump performance and isometric strength. PRACTICAL APPLICATION AND CONCLUSIONS: It is possible that water immersion might improve recovery from plyometric or muscle-damaging exercise. Such a statement needs to be verified, however, because of the scarcity of research on water immersion as a recovery strategy.
PURPOSE: To assess the effect that postexercise immersion in water has on subsequent exercise performance. METHODS: A literary search and review of water-immersion and performance studies was conducted. RESULTS: Seven articles were examined. In 2, significant benefits to performance were observed. Those 2 articles revealed a small to large effect on jump performance and isometric strength. PRACTICAL APPLICATION AND CONCLUSIONS: It is possible that water immersion might improve recovery from plyometric or muscle-damaging exercise. Such a statement needs to be verified, however, because of the scarcity of research on water immersion as a recovery strategy.
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