Ways to recover after summer exercise—soaking in the bath

         Basketball, a sport full of passion and competition, has always attracted countless people who love sports. In basketball games, athletes use their superb skills, teamwork and tenacious perseverance to bring exciting showdowns to the audience.

         At 10:30 am on July 11, 2024, Beijing time, the U.S. men’s basketball team and the Canadian men’s basketball team held an Olympic warm-up match in Las Vegas, USA. In the first quarter, only James and Curry supported the US men's basketball team's scoring. James scored 2 points and Curry hit a three-pointer. The United States had a poor start and trailed the Canadian men's basketball team 14-21 in the first quarter. Later, the U.S. men's basketball team quickly adjusted its state. Under the leadership of Curry, Holiday and other players, the U.S. men's basketball team gradually regained the rhythm of the game. As one of the core players of the US men's basketball team, Curry has shown extraordinary strength and leadership qualities in the game. He hit 3 three-pointers, scored 12 points, and provided 3 assists. Curry's outstanding performance not only helped the team stabilize the situation, but also promoted the performance of other teammates. After that, the U.S. men's basketball team maintained a lead of more than 10 points, and finally defeated the Canadian men's basketball team with a score of 86-72. The game also featured the wonderful "Zhan-Ku connection" between Curry and James. This collaboration not only demonstrated the tacit understanding and strength of the two stars, but also brought visual enjoyment to the audience.

          The 2024 Paris Olympics basketball game will undoubtedly be a basketball feast, which is inseparable from the athletes' super physical fitness and daily non-stop training. Basketball is a high-intensity sport. Players will experience a lot of running, jumping and confrontation during the game, resulting in muscle fiber damage and inflammatory response. In order to avoid physical injuries caused by overtraining, athletes will take some repair measures. Recovery after basketball is a comprehensive process. In professional basketball leagues such as the NBA, ice baths or ice baths have long been a way for players to recover after games. It requires players to soak in ice water for a period of time (usually 10 to 15 minutes) to relieve muscle soreness, reduce inflammation and promote recovery.

           So what is an ice bath? Ice baths use cold water to stimulate the body during training and help athletes recover quickly after competitions. Its principle is mainly based on the effect of cold water on vasoconstriction and the resulting changes in blood flow and circulation, thereby reducing exercise soreness, promoting blood circulation, and accelerating the recovery process. Among them, ice bath, as a kind of sports equipment, has received widespread attention and use by athletes.

          With the continuous innovation of technology and the continuous enrichment of various equipment, the way we use bathtubs has become more convenient. The inflatable ice bathtub is a special bathtub that combines the functions of an inflatable bathtub and an ice bath, using an inflatable structure. The biggest feature of inflatable bathtubs is convenience. When in use, it only needs to be quickly inflated and it does not take up too much space; when not in use, it can be easily deflated and folded for storage, which is very suitable for families with limited space or users who need to move frequently.

         There are currently many brands and models of ice bathtubs available on the market, each with its own characteristics. For example, some brands focus on the thermal insulation performance of their products, while others focus more on the portability and comfort of their products. For example: from some brands such as Aurora, this ice bath requires no assembly and can be used right out of the box. No complicated setup required, just pull the frame up, make sure the metal pole is straight, and you're ready to go.

There is also the brand HUALE, which uses high-quality brushed fabric to maintain better temperature changes.

Then there's the brand CalmMax, an innovative oval-shaped ice bath: The oval design is spacious and allows you to put your legs in front of you instead of squatting, and this cold-water tub is designed for full-body immersion.                    

         Irecently purchased an inflatable bathtub from the BIN YUAN brand. When I chose this product on the purchasing platform, I was attracted by the simple appearance of this product at first sight. The appearance of the bathtub is uniformly light blue in color and has a white label. I like it best. It has all the colors. In addition to the light blue that I like, this product also comes in a variety of other colors to choose from. The varieties are very rich, and some even have wood grain patterns. I received the product quickly after placing the order online. The actual product was exactly the same as the picture online. The service attitude of the merchant who purchased this product was also very good, and any questions I raised were answered in detail.

         I used this inflatable bathtub with my family this weekend. According to the instructions given by the merchant, it was easy to operate and was installed in no time. First of all, the inflation device of this product uses an electric pump, which saves us a lot of time and effort. And it’s great for taller users and can also be used by two people. That afternoon, my cousin and I filled up the inflatable bathtub with water and a large bucket of ice. After soaking for several hours, the ice water in the bathtub was still very cold. Moreover, this bathtub also comes with a lid. If you have something to deal with in the middle, you only need to close the lid to maintain the temperature. This is great in the summer, as you don’t have to keep adding ice.Another feature of this product is that its price is very favorable. I will give it to my friend as a gift on his birthday. When the time comes, we can go outdoors and experience the joy of bathing together!

         Inflatable bathtubs are not only suitable for athletes on the road. Combined with the various features of inflatable bathtubs, if we have them, we can immediately return to the resting place after finishing high-intensity sports or competitions and quickly install them in a few minutes. , by adding cold water or ice cubes, the ice bath effect can be achieved. It is very suitable for use as a physical recovery facility for athletes during the period of social distancing, and is also suitable for family fitness and entertainment, such as outdoor ice bath activities in summer. Let’s be full of passion in the summer of 2024!