http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/ag2r-using-cryotherapy-for-tour-de-france
This struck me as something interesting. I wonder how much benefit it will give, especially over three weeks.
And -150°C sounds pretty unbearable for three minutes.
The French team AG2R-La Mondiale will use cryotherapy to help enhance recovery during the Tour de France, the squad announced today.
Riders will endure three minutes in a special whole body suit, pioneered by Tec4H, which is filled with liquid nitrogen at -150 degrees Celsius.
This struck me as something interesting. I wonder how much benefit it will give, especially over three weeks.
And -150°C sounds pretty unbearable for three minutes.