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Ice baths aren't a magic bullet for all health issues. However, they represent a promising approach to managing various types of inflammation. Here's how it works.

Sauna use has a wide variety of physical and mental health benefits, but in this article, we will specifically be exploring the science behind sweating, the detoxification process, and the...

When we think of a sauna, we usually envision a quiet space designed for relaxation and stress relief. But a growing body of research suggests that the regular use of...

In this post, we’ll look at some of the various benefits of home saunas, and why you might want to consider getting one for your home for you and your...

Stress is a part of life, but it doesn't have to control your health and wellbeing. Sauna therapy is a natural and effective way to help manage stress and promote...

In a world that's increasingly fast-paced and filled with uncertainty, developing resiliency is more important than ever. So how can you boost your resiliency? Here are seven practical ways, including a couple...

If you're an athlete or fitness enthusiast, you know that recovery is just as important as training. After a workout, your muscles need time to recover and repair themselves, especially...

Have you ever considered the therapeutic benefits of sauna? From its ability to detoxify the body to reduce stress and anxiety, sauna offers a wide range of health benefits. In...

A simple, yet effective, technique known as box breathing can offer numerous benefits. Let's examine these advantages, and how to safely practice this technique in contrasting environments like saunas and ice baths.

Love your skin? You might want to turn up the heat - literally. Tucked away in our daily skincare regimens, often overshadowed by serums, exfoliators, and creams, is a holistic...

It’s important to understand that your post-workout recovery is just as important as your workout routine in getting desired results like muscle gain, weight loss, and maintenance. Why? Because a...

Many athletes know that in order to succeed, you must constantly try to improve yourself and have a clear, focused plan for achieving max physical performance. As an athlete, you...

Winter = warm blanket + hot cocoa + … ice baths? When you think of the the cold winter season, ice baths probably aren’t the first thing to come to...

The following is a guest post from leading health & wellness authority Seamus Mullen. It has become very de rigueur in the world of social media to dig up quotes...

Here at PLUNGE, we’re all about health and wellness, and a big part of that is the immune system. Your immune system is your body’s main defense against harmful invaders, which...

Cold exposure may help slow down the spread of tumors by shrinking them or preventing them from growing altogether, according to a Sweden study. In a study by Yihai Cao...

If you're an athlete or just someone who takes your fitness seriously, you might’ve heard of the benefits of doing hot and cold therapy (aka contrast therapy). If you haven’t...

You've heard it time and time again: morning is the most important part of your day. Unfortunately, mornings can often be hazy and detached. We stumble out of bed (after...

There are countless resources out there advocating for either hot therapy or cold therapy as the best recovery method but, what if you want to use both? We say go...

As cold water therapy keeps growing in popularity, you may wonder what all the hype is about. Cold water therapy, aka the practice of using cold water for a variety...

Hot and cold therapy are both popular methods for aiding recovery from an injury, illness, or simply after workouts and other physical activities. They have both been used for decades...

A great mood impacts more than just the way you feel. It powers your productivity, mental health, healthy relationships, and the choices you make. But on days when a lack...

Inflammation is a common issue for athletes but it’s necessary for the healing process and for building muscle. It’s a natural process that occurs in the body when tissues are...

While people often use ice baths to combat muscle soreness and help with recovery, there is another potential benefit - weight loss. You may be wondering, “How do ice baths...

We are so excited to share these knowledge gems with you directly from experienced ice bath coach Miles Lukas! Incorporating breathwork into your ice bath routine can elevate your experience....

If you are looking for ways to improve your mental health, you may want to consider taking an ice bath. Here’s why:   As you probably know, there are many...

If you work out or do strenuous physical activities like lifting weights, swimming, long-distance biking, or running, you will likely experience muscle soreness. When you exercise you create damage to...

When it comes to soothing post-workout pains and aches, more and more athletes are choosing to do an ice bath. While ice baths have been around for quite a while...

As you likely already know, there are many benefits to plunging into ice-cold water, especially when it comes to training and recovery. By now, you may have decided that you are ready to...

There's a reason ice bathing has been trending lately - it has an abundance of benefits. Athletes do cold immersions to soothe tired muscles from strenuous workouts. Many training rooms have had cold...

While you can’t always get rid of stress, the good news is that you can train your body and mind to better react to it, and be more resilient. Cold...

Cold plunging seems like a relatively simple concept: Get in cold water. It can definitely be that simple, but if you want to have the best experience possible and get...

Humans have been using cold water to treat and prevent various problems for centuries, but it hasn’t been until fairly recently that we’ve been able to practice cold therapy at...

Rich Froning, as you may already know, is a 4-time CrossFit Games Champion. He's also a Cold Plunge user. We wanted to learn more about Rich's Cold Plunge use, how...

Many people love taking a hot shower before bed because it’s relaxing. But what about cold plunging before bed? In general, we know that cold plunging has tremendous health benefits....

Starting any new habit or practice has challenges and assumptions, and cold plunging is no different. Sometimes, even when we're no longer "beginners", we've developed unhelpful or incorrect methods that...

Immersing yourself in cold water for therapeutic benefit is widely practiced today by athletes and others. If you don’t have your own ice bath, taking a cold shower after you...

Ice baths bring numerous benefits for your physical and mental wellbeing. In practices that go back centuries and span across multiple cultures, ice bathing can potentially reap results. Many people...

Bathing in ice after a hard workout, or just as a routine way to refresh and reset your body, can bring about so many rewards. Ice baths have been around...

Setting up your ice bath tub is easier than you think. Learn how to set up a Cold Plunge ice bath tub.

Cold tubs like the PLUNGE are becoming a more permanent solution for people who take ice baths. Learn how cold tubs work in this guide!

Learn some tips for taking ice baths after sports and running.

Learn the basics of taking an ice bath.

For any at-home athlete, ice bathing can often be a great tool to utilize, but one particular group of athletes should really consider taking a cold plunge; runners.

The marathon ranks as one of the more challenging athletic feats to accomplish, and your recovery needs to be able to match that intensity!

Beyond providing immediate relief to sore or aching muscles, ice baths can really give your recovery a boost after a super hard workout. 

From saunas and sweat lodges to ice packs and cold tubs, there’s a hot or cold therapy for just about every situation imaginable.

Even the best athletes in the world have recovery days for their sore muscles. The next time you workout, try a few of these recovery techniques!

We’ve all been there the morning after an intense workout. Stiff muscles and aching joints are rough, but there are a few ways you can improve your recovery!