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The Best Times to Cold Plunge in Relation to Your Exercise Schedule
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old plunging, or cold water immersion, involves submerging the body in cold water—typically between 50°F and 59°F (10°C to 15°C)—for 5 to 10 minutes. This practice is popular among athletes for its ability to reduce muscle soreness, inflammation, and speed up recovery. Depending on your fitness activities, balancing cold plunging with your training goals can help ensure you reap the most benefits.
BENEFITS OF COLD PLUNGING Athletes use cold plunges primarily for their anti-inflammatory effects. The cold constricts blood vessels, which reduces blood flow to muscles, helping to decrease inflammation and flush out waste products like lactic acid. This results in quicker recovery times and reduces delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), which is crucial for athletes with demanding training schedules. TIMING MATTERS • PRE-WORKOUT: If your workout will be in a hot, humid environment, like a hot yoga class or a long run outdoors in the summer, immersing in cold water prior can help keep your body temperature lower so your performance doesn’t suffer due to the heat.
• POST-WORKOUT: Cold plunges after exercise can help reduce muscle inflammation, particularly after high-intensity cardio sessions. Those focused on weight training may find more benefits by waiting four hours post-workout to avoid constricting blood flow needed for long-term muscle gains. • BETWEEN TRAINING SESSIONS: For athletes training multiple times daily, cold plunging between sessions can help reduce cumulative fatigue, aiding in performance during subsequent workouts. • MORNING PLUNGE: A morning cold plunge can invigorate the body and mind, enhancing alertness and energy levels, making it ideal for those who prefer early morning exercise. Ready to give it a try? You can ease yourself into your first cold water immersion with a few minutes of cold at the end of your shower, a chilly dip into a river, lake or ocean, or with a visit to a Nordic spa. RITUAL Nordic Spa is an urban sauna house in downtown Victoria. The Nordic Circuit includes sauna, steam, cold plunge, Nordic bucket shower, salt lounge and outdoor patios. A great way to build your hot/cold practice or spend time with friends. All you need is your swimsuit! Learn more at: RitualNordicSpa.com
It is starting to feel more like Fall, and have we got some great programs for you at Silver Threads Service. Maybe you want to get back into a routine and want to challenge yourself by learning something new. Our Fall Program Guide is now available at our centres and online at www. silverthreads.ca. Registration is well underway and you can sign up in person, by phone or online. Most of our popular programs are offered again along with some new and unique activities to try. Registered Programs begin the week of September 9th. If you are new to Silver Threads, a good place to start is our Monthly Socials. It is a good opportunity to meet other members, have a coffee and a chat and visit the Centres. At Victoria, the date is Tuesday, September 17th, and at Saanich, Tuesday, September 24th. Both are from 1:30 to 2:30pm. The Choose to Move Program offered in partnership with Beacon Community Services is a free Community Program to help older adults become more active. It is not a fitness program but is a social group to help you set goals and connect with resources to make it happen! From the Ground Up will teach you how to get up from the floor and over 8 weeks will build your strength and mobility. Both Choose to Move and From the Ground Up
are offered at the Victoria Centre. If crafts and arts are more of interest, the Victoria Centre will have a 6 week Line and Wash Watercolour that combines pen and watercolour. At the Saanich Centre, Painting the Impressionists will teach you the techniques over 6 classes, you will finish a piece of your own in the class. Silver Threads membership is valid at both Centres, however, is not required to participate. We have 53 different weekly registered programs, 41 weekly drop ins and 43 monthly activities from September to December. Silver Threads Service has been serving the community for 67 years. Our Saanich Centre is located at 286 Hampton Road, in the Tillicum Gorge neighbourhood and can be reached at 250 382-3151. Our Victoria Centre is located at 1911 Quadra Street, near the Police Station and can be reached at 250 388-4268. NEW SEPTEMBER PROGRAMS Following are the dates and times of the new programs, for complete descriptions see our Program Guide. Painting the Impressionists Saanich Centre Dates: Wednesdays, September 11th to October 16th Times: 9:30am to 11:30am Cost: 6 / $60 members, $84 nonmembers Leader: Peggy Fraser
Choose to Move Victoria Centre Dates: Thursdays, October 3rd to December 5th Time: 11:30am to 1:00pm Cost: No Charge Leader: Anne Casey From the Ground Up Victoria Centre Dates: Mondays, September 9th to November 18th Time: 11:15am to 12:15pm Cost: 8/ $72 members, $104 nonmembers Leader: Roz Beddall Line and Wash Watercolour Victoria Centre Dates: Thursdays, September 12th to October 17th, October 24th to November 28th Time: 10:00am to 11:30am Cost: 6/ $63 members, $87 nonmembers Leader: Sonia Wang Memoir Writing Part 1 Victoria Centre If you have ever thought that you would like to revisit memories and to collect the experiences of your life this workshop is a great place to start. Take a journey through the world of memory to rediscover the history of self, of family and of our pursuits and adventures. Dates: Thursdays, September 12th to October 17th Time: 1:30pm to 3:30pm Cost: 6/$42 members, $60 nonmembers Leader: Jennifer Ferris
Silver Threads Service
Over 67 years of community service to seniors! Offering great programs & two locations to serve you. Saanich Centre 286 Hampton Rd. 250 382-3151
Victoria Centre 1911 Quadra St. 250 388-4268
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