Are you looking to optimise your recovery routine? Perhaps you’re dealing with chronic pain or inflammation and are seeking relief away from medication.
Consider a natural therapy instead, and step into a recover ice bath at XtraClubs.
What to Expect from the Ice Baths
Our beautiful, long ice baths allow guests to immerse themselves deeply in cold water at a controlled temperature. Temperatures drop as low as 3 degrees Celsius, though newcomers might be glad to hear that a 12-degree option is also available at XtraClubs.
All of our recover ice baths within our Bondi Junction club run with two filters, ensuring a clean experience for each member who steps in. They are also fitted with incredible lights, which emit a calming blow glow against the stylish white tub.
Ice Bath Health Benefits
For decades, athletes have used cold therapy to speed the rate of their recovery safely. There are various health benefits that everyday Australians can experience similar to athletes, whether they are intensely training or not.
The cold temperature of the recover ice bath triggers physiological responses that promote recovery and reduce inflammation, which is common following intense exercise or injury. The key to the effectiveness of a recover ice bath lies in its ability to induce vasoconstriction, which constricts blood vessels and reduces blood flow to the muscles. This temporary reduction in blood flow is the reason why inflammation and swelling reduce.
Additionally, immersing yourself in a recover ice bath at XtraClubs will assist in flushing out metabolic waste products, such as lactic acid, that accumulate in the muscles during exercise. By accelerating the removal of these waste products, a recover ice bath can help alleviate muscle soreness and fatigue, allowing you to recover more quickly and return to training or daily activities.
Furthermore, regular recover ice bath experiences at XtraClubs can positively impact your mental well-being. The invigorating sensation of immersing yourself in cold water can trigger the release of endorphins, which are natural painkillers and mood boosters. Our members at Bondi Junction are reporting back to us following a session within the recover ice bath, noting they feel refreshed, rejuvenated, and mentally alert.
How Frequently Does Someone Need to be in an Ice Bath to Experience the Health Benefits?
While the optimal frequency may vary depending on individual factors such as fitness level, training intensity, and recovery goals, leading experts in cold therapy, such as Susanna Søberg, suggest that wellness enthusiasts incorporate recover ice baths into their routine around 2-3 times per week for best results.
Søberg highlights through these sessions, that recover ice bath users should aim to be immersed in the water for a total of 11 minutes weekly, and advises not to overpush your body, which could risk damaging the body’s cells.
Take the Plunge and Become an XtraClubs Member!
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Q&A
Q: Where Can I Find a Recover Ice Bath?
A: For temperature regulated ice baths in Australia, become a member of XtraClubs. We’re currently located on 434-436 Oxford St, Bondi Junction NSW 2022 – though soon will be opening more locations across the country.
