THE PLAIT GUIDE
Cold exposure and recovery scores: what the chart cannot prove
Plait does not prescribe cold exposure or promise that an ice bath will improve your recovery score. Previous score-improvement claims on this topic were not backed by a validated Plait feature.
Keep the observation separate
If you use cold exposure, the next day’s wearable chart is still an observation. Plait cannot isolate its effect from changes in sleep, training or the rest of your routine. A higher score does not establish that a practice is safe or appropriate for you.
Use the dashboard accurately
Check the date and source of the recovery reading. HRV, resting heart rate and sleep remain separate signals, and missing values are not replaced with invented readings. Focus suggestions are general app guidance, not a cold-exposure protocol.
Avoid using a score as permission
The app does not evaluate cardiovascular risk, water temperature, exposure duration or supervision. Seek qualified advice about suitability rather than following a score-based exposure schedule. You can use Plait’s meal and preparation tools without adopting any cold-exposure routine.