 First, a cold shower immediately after a workout. It reduces inflammation and soreness, just like icing an injury. You've heard about this. And then when you switch to hot water, that relaxes the muscles and reduces next day's stiffness. Here's the timing to follow. You start with a cold shower for two minutes. Slowly turn up the water temperature from cold to hot, but not scalding. Take a hot shower for two minutes. Then you repeat the cold and hot cycle for five to ten minutes for optimal recovery. I'm John Tesh with today's Intelligence For Your Life Minute.