Active recovery
Active recovery has been studied in 3 papers since 2015: 2 trials in people, 1 review; 1 in the past year. The newest paper, Jan 1, 2026: “longevity cold water immersion recovery versus training adaptation”.
3 papers study itUpdated
- Human trial2
Latest
1 paper in 12 monthsPreprint
longevity cold water immersion recovery versus training adaptation
Preprint: reviewInterventions
The Journal of Physiology
The effects of cold water immersion and active recovery on inflammation and cell stress responses in human skeletal muscle after resistance exercise
Non-randomized trial in 9 peopleResistance training
The Journal of Physiology
Post-exercise cold water immersion attenuates acute anabolic signalling and long-term adaptations in muscle to strength training
Randomized trial in 21 peopleResistance training