If you're interested in trying cryotherapy but need a little encouragement to get started, it can be worthwhile to think about the many people who regularly use this ice-cold form of therapy to recover from workouts and achieve optimal performance. A logical place to start is in the world of sports, where countless public figures have used cryotherapy to their advantage — and have often shared their enthusiasm over this practice via social media, interviews, and other methods. Whether you're a casual athlete or someone who is deeply serious about reaching your athletic personal bests, you may get some inspiration knowing that these sports-related figures have used cryotherapy:

Floyd Mayweather, Jr.

Recently retired boxing champion Floyd Mayweather, Jr. has relied on cryotherapy many times as a training tool. This therapy's ability to reduce muscle pain allows its adherents to work out hard on subsequent days, and Mayweather is a proponent of doing so. In fact, the active social media user has even posted images of him inside the subzero chambers of cryotherapy clinics as he has prepared for boxing matches with opponents. Mayweather, Jr. is widely considered one of the best boxers of all time — so it's easy to think that is cryotherapy helps him to be his best, it will help you, too.

Joe Rogan

Although Joe Rogan isn't a professional athlete, he's a former martial artist who is deeply entrenched in the world of mixed martial arts as a commentator. He's also an avid workout buff who regularly relies on cryotherapy as a recovery tool between workouts. Rogan routinely discusses his interest in this form of therapy on his various social media profiles and has also talked about cryotherapy at considerable length on his highly ranked podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience.

Steph Curry

Basketball champion Steph Curry is known for several things, including his highlight-reel shooting ability, his skill for leading the Golden State Warriors to a National Basketball League title, and more. He's also known for believing in the benefits of cryotherapy, and his dedication to this form of therapy has even been covered by media outlets such as ESPN. Curry has used cryotherapy to keep his body fresh in spite of the long and rigorous basketball season, which is longer for him given his team's tendency to make deep runs into the playoffs. If you're intrigued about cryotherapy, schedule a visit to your local clinic to begin enjoying the advantages yourself.