An ice bath is one of the quickest ways for your muscles to recover after a hard workout. Studies vary on how long you should keep your muscles submerged or even how effective this method really is, but my personal experience has shown that it works.
The only problem is that in order you take an ice bath you need a lot of ice. This means you have to take the time to run to the store and buy it. Now, of course you can plan ahead and do it with your weekly grocery shopping, but this isn't always the best idea. Most people don't have a lot of extra freezer space that can hold 6 bags of ice. It's also a pain to try and buy it right after a workout. This is why I have put together a short list of alternative ice baths that can be handy in a pinch.
The Poor Man's Ice Bath: Use the garden hose and run water over your legs
The River Plunge Ice Bath: If you live near a river or stream, just end your run at the waters edge.
The Cold Climate Ice Bath: Those who live in places where it snows during the winter are extra lucky.
The Magical Ice Hose Ice Bath: If you can make your garden hose do this, then you have it easy.
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