Samantha Ruth Prabhu is currently recovering from myositis. The actress is shooting for her action spy thriller Citadel India and required a fit body to perform the high-octane action. Recently, Samantha shared an Instagram story where she showed a glimpse of her ‘torture’ ice bath. In the photo, the actress can be seen taking a dip in an ice bucket and she wrote, “It’s torturing time” along with #Icebathrecovery and #actionmodeon.
Samantha keeps sharing pictures and videos from her gym in which she is seen training for her action role. After a heavy workout, ice bath therapy is known to be very beneficial for the body as it relaxes sore muscles.
Know more health benefits of bathing with ice-
- Ice bath therapy provides relief from sore muscles after a tough training session. It makes the body feel good.
- It also helps the nervous system by aiding sleep and relieving fatigue.
- It improves blood circulation and increases the oxygen level in the body
- It helps to build resilience and the ability to handle stress
Exposure to cold water releases hormones such as adrenaline, epinephrine, and noradrenaline that elevate mood.
However, people with pre-existing heart disease or high blood pressure should be careful as ice baths can be dangerous for them. Also, the time of immersion in water should be on the advice of the doctor as it can lead to hypothermia.