What is a cold plunge?
A cold plunge, also known as cold water immersion or cold water therapy, involves immersing oneself in cold water for a short period of time, typically ranging from a few seconds to several minutes. The water temperature is usually significantly lower than normal body temperature, often around 50 to 59 °F or even colder. Our cold tub goes as cold as 39 °F for the brave ones! What are the benefits of cold plunge?
All in all, cold plunge therapy offers a myriad of benefits for runners, including accelerated recovery, reduced muscle soreness, improved circulation, enhanced mental toughness, stress reduction, injury prevention, and active recovery facilitation. By embracing the cold and incorporating regular cold plunge sessions into your training regimen, you can optimize your performance, minimize the risk of injury, and enjoy a more fulfilling running experience. When to book your session? Ideally you want to book the cold plunge session after a challenging run - a workout day or after a long run — your body and mind will thank you for it! The cold plunge session is for 15 minutes but the duration is going to be dependent on the person. Ideally, it should be completed for about 10 min. However, remind yourself to breathe and focus on relaxing while in the plunge. You can slowly acclimate yourself to the cold – try 60 seconds at first and then eventually build up to 5+ mins over time. Remember, we can control the temperature, so perhaps it’s better to start at 60 degrees and over time work yourself down to a colder temperature. BOOK HERE
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