One of the oldest tricks in the book is the cool or cold compress. Find out new ways to use this technique! Using a towel that is lightly run under cool or cold water and placing it on various areas of the body is an old technique to reduce body temperature and inflammation. The cool compress is an amazing, easy tool for post workout cool downs. After a work out if you can find a place at the gym or at home it can be beneficial to lay on your back and place a cool compress on