It so happens that athletes such as LeBron James and Cristiano Ronaldo are some who use cryotherapy as a form of recovery.
This therapy works when one exposes their bare skin to an extremely low temperature (freezing cold) for a rather short period of time. It so happens that when exposed to the freezing cold, the body’s circulatory system, nervous system, and muscle fibers get worked on and increase their response.
Ideally, the therapy is conducted in a liquid nitrogen room where the temperature ranges between -80 degrees to -190 degrees, and takes approximately 3 minutes.
One of the primary reasons athletes use cryotherapy is because of its ability to relieve muscle fatigue. It is usually undertaken by athletes who have to run around for their sport such as basketball, tennis, soccer, etc.