Ice Bath Calories Burned
In today’s day and age, we are no strangers to ice baths and other forms of cold exposure. We know that athletes often use cold water therapy to recover from a game and/or prepare for the next one. Health specialists commonly prescribe some form of cryotherapy to treat various illnesses and chronic diseases. But we’re […]
Cold Shock Proteins
At this point in our culture, when everyone is cold plunging, and everyone is talking about the benefits of cold water exposure, it’s a well-established fact that the cold can be incredibly beneficial to our bodies. It can help reduce inflammation, improve sleep, boost moods, make overall health better, strengthen immune systems, and even assist in […]
What Air Temperature Is Too Cold To Swim
We always think of water temperature before we go swimming, but what about the air temp? Does it matter? Is there a “too cold?” There definitely are temperatures that are too cold for swimming. The temperature of the air directly affects how your body feels when you get in and out of the water. This […]
How Does Cold Plunge Improve Brown Fat
You have probably heard about the ice bucket challenge, and we’ve all seen someone get dunked in icy water for charity purposes, but the interest in cold plunging for health reasons has been increasing dramatically over the last couple of years. As scientists and health professionals look further into the benefits of cold water immersion, […]
For Followers of Joe Rogan: Cold Plunge Hacks For Your Home
It may not seem like the best idea to dunk in freezing cold water, but that’s exactly what we’re recommending. There are, of course, some guidelines that should be followed, but cold water immersion/cold plunging/ice bathing is taking the world by storm because of the numerous health benefits that continue to impress. What is a […]
How Often Should You Cold Plunge?
The trend of cold plunging is sweeping the nation as more health benefits are discovered every day! Cold water therapy isn’t new to professional athletes, but we’re experiencing a new era where safe, controlled ice baths can be done from the comfort of your own home. If you’re interested in diving into the icy water to […]
How Do I Know if a Swimming Pool Contractor Is Legitimate?
It’s a pleasant pastime to envision your backyard as a private retreat that drips with luxury. The crystal-clear pool water will move just enough in the wind to create a pleasant lapping sound that will call you into its embrace. The sun will warm and dry you as you relax in a lounge chair while […]
Do Ice Baths Burn Fat
Ice baths have exploded in popularity over the last five years. They went from being an athlete-only practice to something that everyone wanted to be a part of. This is largely due to the many health benefits, including weight loss. What is Cold Water Immersion? Cold Water Immersion (CWI) is one of the forms of […]
Do Cold Showers Help Headaches
Dealing with headaches, even the occasional one, can be a difficult and taxing process. These headaches can come quickly and without warning. They can last for long or short periods of time, and they can cause little or debilitating amounts of pain. Whatever the case, we know “just dealing with it” isn’t the only option, […]
How Long to Cold Plunge
The benefits of cold plunging (also called “cold water immersion”) are numerous, but unlocking them requires some precision. There is a lot of buzzing noise around the topic of cold plunging, and how long one should cold plunge to achieve the most benefits possible is a question that can be hard to find an answer […]