Cold Plunge (Ice Bath)

Service Description

When you immerse your body in cold water, it can constrict blood vessels, leading to reduced swelling and improved circulation. Cold-water therapy also help flush out metabolic waste products, such as lactic acid that accumulate during exercise. It's great for sports recovery by reduce the amount of exercise-induced muscle damage that can occur after physically challenging activities. Less damage leads to less inflammation, which in turn reduces soreness and helps restore physical performance. First 3 minutes of cold plunge - are the hardest but also releases major Dopamines & Adrenaline- this increases our happy hormones & gives us unbelievable energy! During cold plunge your body will begin redistributing blood to protect your internal organs from extreme cold. 5 minutes into cold plunge - your body is burning major calories & starting to turn the bad (white) fat into good (brown) fat. The first 90 seconds will be the hardest, in this time you will lose your breath, which is when the breath-work comes in. If you decide to give up it will happen now. You are still doing great but try to breath thru it. The next 90 seconds your body will begin to acclimate to the cold temperatures and you will feel numb, your breath will have steadied and your mind will have calmed down. After Cold Plunge your body will begin to circulate this blood into all the areas with the most inflammation. This is when your body brings itself back up to temperature and has major healing effects. Not sauna after- prior to cold plunge only What to wear- Shorts / tank top / sports bra / swim outfits / boxers / briefs / underwear / No pants / no socks / no t-shirts / no long sleeves