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Athlete sitting in outdoor ice bath tub the evening before a race
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Should you take an ice bath the day before a race?

Taking an ice bath 24 hours before a race can blunt inflammation but may reduce power output. Here's what the research says and what to do instead.

Read: Should you take an ice bath the day before a race?