Why do NFL players go in a Cold Tub after practice?

Question

How does this help them and do they have to go in the cold tub right after practice in order for it to help them? Or can it be done at any time during the day after a practice?

Answer 1

to relax there muscles!

Answer 2

The cold stops inflammation and soothes the muscles.

Answer 3

so they can get well enough to beat the cowboys next season which still isn't going to happen

Answer 4

reduce swelling

Answer 5

To reduce bone,joint and muscle swelling and bruising

Answer 6

During Training Camp, you are basically ran and worked until you are sweating enough to make a swimming pool of sweat, so that is there way of cooling off and relaxing.

Answer 7

relax muscles keep swelling down even tho im a girl i still know mor than most boys my age about sports

Answer 8

Its to reduce swelling. Just like and ice pack on a black eye.  Except there whole body hurts from being hit all over, so a cold tub is the best way to help reduce swelling.  Usually they will follow that with heat, to loosen up there muscles.