This is how you prepare yourself for the next ice bath
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Shortly before New Year’s Eve, a few brave people throw themselves into the water.dpa
This health trend takes effort: jumping into icy water releases feel-good hormones and can inhibit inflammation. This can also be done at home if you pay attention to a few things.
Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.
