Effects of recovery method after exercise on performance, immune changes, and psychological outcomes

9 physically active men were enrolled to undertake three "all out" cycling bouts, with 20 min recovery between each bout, for a total of three times at 1 week intervals. During the recovery period, they were randomized to cryotherapy (cold tub with water at 10 degrees Celsius), active recovery (cycling at 50 W) or rest. Cryotherapy did not improve physiological performance when compared to active recovery and rest groups. However, participants perceived their lower extremities to feel better with cryotherapy before beginning the next exercise bout.