Ice baths have taken over social media as the new trend for fitness. Celebrities have shown off how they enjoy a cold dip. Here are all some of the benefits of taking ice baths.

The heart Cold-water immersion raises blood pressure and increases stress on the heart. Studies have shown this is safe for healthy people and that the effects are temporary.

A Texas bodybuilder has been hospitalized over 20 times due to a rare heart condition that’s brought on by drinking a cold glass of water. “I’d take a gulp of cold water. As I’m settling ...

The heart Cold water immersion raises blood pressure and increases stress on the heart. Studies have shown this is safe for healthy people and the effects are only temporary.

He took a swig of ice-cold water and felt the telltale sign when his heart began to pound. "I'd take a gulp of cold water. As I'm settling back down, I feel the double thud," Aribeana said.

No matter how good an ice-cold beer tastes, alcohol can cause dehydration, poor sleep, headaches, heart pounding, stomach issues, nausea and vomiting, as well as inflammation in the liver ...

A 2025 systematic review and meta-analysis of cold-water immersion, for example, examined the effects of cold-water immersion across 11 studies involving 3,177 participants.

Companies are now selling cold water tanks for nearly $30,000, and the internet is filled with videos, including one of Purnell that’s been viewed more than 24 million times on TikTok.