Ice Baths

Ice baths are an incredibly effective therapy to reduce muscle pain, inflammation, and soreness. While ice bathing has many physical benefits such as increasing fat burn, improving cardiovascular health, and better sleep – ice bathing also has many mental benefits such as improving focus and discipline, stress management, and improving mood.

HOW TO ICE BATHE

The ideal length of an ice bath is 11-15 minutes, but start with 2-3 minutes if you’re a beginner. Try to slow down your breathing in the ice bath. You will feel your heart slow down, and you will transition into a meditative state if you are able to control your breathing.

ICE BATHING & SAUNA

Combining an ice bath and sauna session is the MOST optimal way to achieve muscle recovery and improve your overall wellness. If you’re new to hot/cold therapy, the recommended routine is 10-15 minutes in the sauna followed by 2 minutes in the cold plunge. You can repeat this several times. More advanced routines may incorporate exercise (such as core or yoga) in the sauna followed by an ice bath for up to 15 minutes. Make sure that you end your hot/cold therapy in the ice bath, not in the sauna.

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