benefits of cold plunges
“cold is merciless. it shows you … what you are.”
Wim Hof
guaranteed to electrify your nerves, exhilarate your capillaries and infuse you with long lasting energy and focus - down to the bones.
jump in for an express session before starting your day or as a midday pick me up!
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flood your body with endorphins for a feel-good rush, promoting concentration and focus all-day.
one study recorded 250% increase in dopamine and 530% increase in norepinephrine, helping to improve focus, depression symptoms and the sleep-wake cycle!
how can you say no to that?
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focusing on your breathing and stillness while your body is thermally stressed trains your mind to stay calm through anxiety - a practical skill that you’ll benefit from day-in, day-out
physiological release of endorphins (serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine) plus a decrease in cortisol, jumpstarts your feel-good chemicals when you need a bit of help fighting the blues
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cold exposure shrinks the blood vessels in your limbs, delivering oxygen and nutrient rich blood to your organs
when you step out of the cold plunge, the blood floods forcefully through your limbs, all the way to your toes and fingers. nourishing every last cell.
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a cold plunge helps you recover faster, train more often and get stronger quicker by decreasing the severity and duration of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) which is common after intense exercise
if you live a very active lifestyle or are training for something then consider our contrast therapy as a powerful weapon for your recovery
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cold plunging will leave you feeling healthier and make you less susceptible to illness thanks to the spike in white blood cell and anti-body levels that results from a plunge
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your brown fat cells will burn in response to cold exposure as they work to keep your body warm, this can more than 3x your metabolic rate!
consistent cold-exposure also “browns” your white fat cells (stubborn fat) into brown fat calls that can be broken down for energy.
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unlike hot water, cold water doesn’t strip away natural oils. it also seals up pores and hair cuticles, strengthening the appearance of skin and hair
cold plunges are great for calming inflammation and soothing sunburnt or irritated skin