I think most people will agree that, while uncomfortable, ice baths are effective as a recovery tool following a hard or long workout.

My question is are they still as effective if done several hours after the workout, such as in the evening. Due to my schedule I often do harder or longer workouts in the morning, then have to go straight to work but afterwards in the evening after the kids are in bed can take a 10-15 minute ice bath. Are they still as effective done then??

Thanks