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Skelcore Stainless Steel Cold Plunge Tub
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Ice baths, also known as cold water immersion, are a popular recovery tool among athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Immersing the body in ice-cold water, typically around 10-15°C (50-59°F), can provide a variety of benefits, both physical and mental. Here are the key benefits of taking an ice bath:
1. Reduces Muscle Soreness (DOMS):
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) is common after intense exercise, especially after strength training or endurance workouts. Ice baths can help reduce the intensity of DOMS by constricting blood vessels and reducing swelling and inflammation. When you get out of the ice bath, the blood vessels dilate, helping flush out toxins and delivering oxygen-rich blood to your muscles for recovery.
2. Speeds Up Recovery:
Improved circulation: The constriction and dilation of blood vessels during and after an ice bath helps remove metabolic waste products (like lactic acid) and brings in fresh oxygen and nutrients to the muscles, aiding in faster recovery. Many athletes use ice baths after training or competitions to accelerate muscle recovery, helping them perform again at a high level more quickly.
3. Reduces Inflammation:
Ice baths can significantly reduce inflammation in the body by lowering the temperature of swollen muscles and tissues. By doing so, they can help manage acute injuries (like sprains or strains) and reduce overall inflammation from intense physical exertion.
4. Pain Relief:
The cold temperature in an ice bath acts as a natural analgesic. The cold numbs nerve endings, reducing the perception of pain in sore or injured muscles. This numbing effect can help reduce discomfort after a tough workout or a physical injury.
5. Improves Mental Toughness:
Taking an ice bath can be mentally challenging, requiring you to manage discomfort and maintain focus. Over time, consistently exposing yourself to the cold can help build mental resilience and improve your ability to withstand discomfort in other areas of life, making it a tool for mental fortitude and stress management.
6. Enhances Immune System Function:
Cold exposure may boost the immune system by increasing white blood cell count, which plays a role in fighting infections. Some research has suggested that regular cold exposure can help activate immune system responses, keeping your body better prepared to fight off illnesses.
7. Boosts Circulation & Blood Flow:
When you immerse your body in cold water, the blood vessels constrict, and when you get out, they dilate. This improves circulation throughout the body, which can have long-term benefits for overall cardiovascular health and wellness.
8. Promotes Mental Clarity & Alertness:
The shock of cold water stimulates the nervous system, triggering the release of adrenaline and other stress hormones. This can result in heightened mental clarity, focus, and an energy boost. Many people report feeling more awake and alert after an ice bath.
9. May Improve Sleep:
Ice baths can help promote better sleep by reducing physical stress and lowering core body temperature. Cooling your body before bedtime has been shown to enhance sleep quality and help you fall asleep faster.
10. Reduces Stress & Anxiety:
The cold immersion helps stimulate the sympathetic nervous system (the fight or flight system) but can also improve the parasympathetic nervous system (the rest and digest system) over time, leading to better stress management and potentially reducing anxiety.
Regular cold exposure can help your body adapt to stress and trigger positive neurochemical responses.
Product features
- Material: red cedar wooden tube
- Stainless steel linear
- Waterproof insulation cover
- 2HP water chiller included
Specification
- Max capacity: 1 person
- Plug and play wire
- 1 filter cartridge
- Ozone system
- Set up size: 190 x 78 x 87cm (74.8 x 30.7 x 34.3in)
