Contrast Baths/showers? - Page 2

del · Nov-05-09, 05:24 AM

i have no choice but to have contrast showers cuz the showers in my student residence are shit, they wont settle for anything inbetween =)

but have done em before, they're ok for recovery but like frank said, too much effort

dlsso · Nov-05-09, 07:06 AM

Interesting topic. Applying heat or cold or both has been a part of recovery regimens for a long time, but I never remember reading any scientific studies on it.

Anyone happen to know of any?

DeeJay · Nov-06-09, 08:57 AM

I bet it doesn't do shit.

Sen · Nov-06-09, 12:35 PM

Actually, they make for a pretty FUCKING intense shower. It pretty much amounts to you breathing heavily and feeling really weak (although not tense) afterward, although I did try this post-workout.

I dunno, my legs are still sore from the workout. I remain skeptical.

Seiji · Nov-06-09, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by crazyface

It would be nice to pretend that it's for some sort of muscular or cardiovascular reason, but it's mostly because shampoo and conditioners are a lot more effective if you are using cold water for the initial hair douse and the rinse.

Are you sure? I would have imagined that hot water works better for shampoos and cleaners since it opens pores and helps diffuse liquid or semi-solid substances. I don't think it wouldn't make a difference for conditioners though.

crazyface · Nov-07-09, 01:05 AM

You use cold water to rinse the hair, as it leaves less air pockets between hair and hair and between hair and scalp, which facilitates a thorough rinse - otherwise you can get a greasy film occur in the hair. Another benefit is that it closes up the cuticles so that they're easier to style and manage. But it also depends on whether you're using a good shampoo / conditioner (Redken ftw); most storebought hair products are basically just wax and it won't really matter since it's gonna leave some behind anyway because you paid ten dollars for a bottle of parrafin.

As for the initial douse it depends on your shampoo (mine's a straightening / strengthening formula since my hair sunbleaches real easily). You might want closed pores so that the protein can be sealed into your hair. Of course, that only really helps if you're already leaving the shampoo in your cold hair for a minute or so to soak in and seal. I think with most scalp-treating products you want warm water and open pores because it's the skin that you're treating rather than the hair itself. So you're definitely right there.

The warm water will help diffuse the shampoo, but you should be using your fingers to rub the shampoo into your scalp and roots anyway, otherwise it's not effective on all of the hair, so I'm not sure if it helps in the right way.

I really wish I had something on-topic to write here but I tried the cold part, fine, deep breaths needed, went to the hot part, felt uncomfortable like I was breathing in vapour instead of air, went to the cold part, and it was a refreshing shock to my system and I never bothered with the hot part again since I was pretty much out of time anyway.

Ernest · Nov-07-09, 05:32 AM

Truly gay.

Starter Kit · Nov-07-09, 10:18 AM

It had helped with my acne in the past.

-Pat- · Nov-07-09, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DeeJay

I bet it doesn't do shit.

Correct.

http://www.ingentaconnect.com/conten...00003/art00008

http://bjsm.bmj.com/cgi/content/abstract/41/6/392?rss=1

There are loads more but it's impossible to get reputable journal articles without fucking around for ages.

frankinstine · Nov-08-09, 01:07 AM

fucking jeez. just wash your fucking hair and quit worrying about all this bullshit.

Nov-07-09, 01:05 AM	#16
crazyface <insert placeholder text> User status: Offline Location: Brisbane, Australia. Posts: 12 Age: 20	You use cold water to rinse the hair, as it leaves less air pockets between hair and hair and between hair and scalp, which facilitates a thorough rinse - otherwise you can get a greasy film occur in the hair. Another benefit is that it closes up the cuticles so that they're easier to style and manage. But it also depends on whether you're using a good shampoo / conditioner (Redken ftw); most storebought hair products are basically just wax and it won't really matter since it's gonna leave some behind anyway because you paid ten dollars for a bottle of parrafin. As for the initial douse it depends on your shampoo (mine's a straightening / strengthening formula since my hair sunbleaches real easily). You might want closed pores so that the protein can be sealed into your hair. Of course, that only really helps if you're already leaving the shampoo in your cold hair for a minute or so to soak in and seal. I think with most scalp-treating products you want warm water and open pores because it's the skin that you're treating rather than the hair itself. So you're definitely right there. The warm water will help diffuse the shampoo, but you should be using your fingers to rub the shampoo into your scalp and roots anyway, otherwise it's not effective on all of the hair, so I'm not sure if it helps in the right way. I really wish I had something on-topic to write here but I tried the cold part, fine, deep breaths needed, went to the hot part, felt uncomfortable like I was breathing in vapour instead of air, went to the cold part, and it was a refreshing shock to my system and I never bothered with the hot part again since I was pretty much out of time anyway. Last edited by crazyface; Nov-07-09 at 01:15 AM..

Nov-05-09, 05:24 AM	#11
del aembak User status: Offline Location: Southampton/London UK Posts: 387 Age: 19	i have no choice but to have contrast showers cuz the showers in my student residence are shit, they wont settle for anything inbetween =) but have done em before, they're ok for recovery but like frank said, too much effort

Nov-05-09, 07:06 AM	#12
dlsso The unpopular one User status: Offline Location: Southern WI Posts: 476	Interesting topic. Applying heat or cold or both has been a part of recovery regimens for a long time, but I never remember reading any scientific studies on it. Anyone happen to know of any?

Nov-06-09, 08:57 AM	#13
DeeJay eat my ass User status: Offline Location: Dangerzone Posts: 1,148 Age: 24	I bet it doesn't do shit.

Nov-06-09, 12:35 PM	#14
Sen Boss User status: Offline Location: Basement! Posts: 85	Actually, they make for a pretty FUCKING intense shower. It pretty much amounts to you breathing heavily and feeling really weak (although not tense) afterward, although I did try this post-workout. I dunno, my legs are still sore from the workout. I remain skeptical.

Nov-07-09, 05:32 AM	#17
Ernest stop right there, son User status: Offline Location: Durham, UK Posts: 1,059 Age: 19	Truly gay.

Nov-07-09, 10:18 AM	#18
Starter Kit Who knew? User status: Offline Location: Sojourn Posts: 309 Age: 22	It had helped with my acne in the past.

Nov-08-09, 01:07 AM	#20
frankinstine My only trick User status: Offline Location: Vegas Posts: 3,184 Age: 22	fucking jeez. just wash your fucking hair and quit worrying about all this bullshit.