For long term increases in flexibility and mobility, where you are actually creating structural rather than just neural changes, I prefer longer soft tissue and stretching techniques. (rugbystrengthcoach.com)
Here's the problem though: ice baths may actually slow recovery down, and reduce longer term increases in strength and power. (rugbystrengthcoach.com)
The irony about training hard is that you have to sacrifice readiness and performance in the short term to get long term increases in preparation. (rugbystrengthcoach.com)