THE PLUNGE BLOG

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 from...

Discover how cold plunging offers unique physical and mental health benefits, as revealed by scientific studies. The therapeutic effects of cold plunging, continue to gain more scientific backing, particularly for...

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!

By: Louisa Nicola, MMed, BSc Hopefully, you’re out there crushing those resolutions. But if things aren’t going to plan, it might not be you that’s the problem—it could be your...

Did you know that taking regular sauna sessions can do more than just relax your muscles? Recent studies have shown that saunas can also improve memory and may even reduce...

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...

The word “stress” often carries a negative connotation — your mind is probably already conjuring images of anxiety and strain. However, that’s an oversimplified view of stress. Imagine stress as...

If you're an athlete or someone who takes your fitness and health seriously, you may have heard of the benefits of hot and cold therapy (aka contrast therapy). If you...

Imagine a way to boost your body’s natural defenses, improve your overall health, and even accelerate your post-workout recovery — all while indulging in a relaxing and therapeutic activity. Sounds...

Holotropic breathwork, a technique developed by Stanislav Grof, MD, PhD, has garnered recent attention for its profound, albeit intense, experiences. While new research explores its potential, navigating current claims requires...

Ever wake up after a night out with a pounding headache, a queasy stomach, and an overwhelming desire to rewind time? If so, you're not alone. Hangovers can be the...

If heat therapy is part of your workout regimen, purchasing a hot tub or sauna for sore muscles can greatly enhance your muscle recovery. Both saunas and hot tubs are...

Article Medically Reviewed by: Louisa Nicola, MMed, BSc Louisa Nicola went to Sydney Medical School and graduated with a particular interest in neurophysiology. She then founded Neuro Athletics, a multi-enterprise...

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,...

When it comes to constructing different types of saunas, the wood you choose is not just a matter of aesthetics but a crucial decision that can affect the sauna's functionality,...

Icy, cold water and red hot heat: both elements have the power to harm us and heal us. It’s well known that placing ice on an injury can help to...

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...

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...

It’s widely recognized that heat therapy offers numerous health benefits. Visiting a sauna or steam room subjects the body to elevated temperatures, prompting perspiration, which plays a crucial role in...

For millennia, people from various cultures have harnessed the therapeutic power of saunas for their physical and mental health. In addition to their relaxing effects, saunas are a powerful tool...

If you are looking for ways to improve your mental health, you may want to consider taking an ice bath. As you probably know, there are many physical benefits to...

Brian Mackenzie is an innovator in human performance on stress adaptation and a pioneer in the development and application of custom protocols to optimize human health and performance. His work...

Developed by the Dutch extreme athlete Wim Hof (nicknamed “The Ice Man), the Wim Hof Breathing Method is an extraordinary technique that has gained popularity for its numerous health benefits....

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...

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.

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 working...

Considering buying a home sauna? Explore some of the incredible benefits of wooden saunas to learn why you might want to consider getting one for your home.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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.

From ice baths to hot tubs, we’ll look at what treatments to use, when to use them, and how to help yourself heal most effectively.

Why do athletes take ice baths, and why does that matter for you? Go over our best uses for an ice bath to figure out for if this chilly trend...

Cold therapy is a term that encapsulates different forms of therapy centered around the cold. Keep reading for a guide to all the types of cold therapy!

Ice baths are becoming increasingly common today, but many people are still hesitant. We’ll go over the basics of cold plunging, from temperature to timing, for the best experience.