By workout I mean running, weight lifting, cardio, stretching, etc. not necessarily after doing all of those but after doing at least 1.
I've been doing a little bit of research on which is better and people seem to like both. I found that medium temperature water is almost useless besides skin cleaning. I found that hot water increases blood flow, but cold water causes less blood flow and numbs the pain.
So I'm thinking it's best to take a cold one immediately after and then taking a hot one maybe 45 min to an hour later?
What do you guys think? I'm not really sure which is more beneficial or whether or not I should take 2 separate ones. Any help is much appreciated.
[Edited on 08.05.2012 1:07 AM PDT]
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I prefer hot. Cold makes me tense up, which, in me, can cause cramps.