Cold water immersion (which is usually called either ice bathing or cold plunging) is an excellent way to reduce inflammation, recover faster from high-intensity workouts, manage stress and anxiety, and become more resilient.
In this article:Delivery, Unboxing and SetupChiller PerformanceAesthetics and ErgonomicsFiltration, Sanitation and MaintenancePrice, Value and Discount CodeSummary and Final Verdict If you’ve been shopping for a new cold plunge tub, you may have noticed the overwhelming number of options available. You may also have noticed that many tubs and chillers look strikingly similar and often only … Read more
I own multiple cold plunge tubs and have tested even more. These are my top picks for a range of use cases, based on my first-hand experience, their cooling performance, and other key factors.
The Star Treatment 2.0 is the best barrel-style (upright) cold plunge I’ve ever tested, thanks in part to its powerful chiller, excellent filtration and premium stainless steel/cedar construction.
Morozko makes premium, hand-crafted cold plunge tubs with powerful cooling capability. They’re hard to beat if you can afford the substantial sticker price.
The tub itself is roomy despite its relatively small footprint, and affordable compared to many other options. But the chiller noise and lack of ozone sanitation are definite drawbacks, as is its inflexible plumbing setup.
The Plunge Pro has exceptional cooling ability, forming ice within the tub and consistently holding water at 33 degrees. I also love the fully-integrated design (the chiller is built in), which is a big aesthetic upgrade over most cold plunge tubs I’ve owned.
Cold plunging isn’t supposed to be easy or comfortable, but following these 10 tips will help make the experience bearable, effective and safe.
Plunge makes some of the highest-quality cold plunging tubs available. Here’s how they stack up against each other, based on their specs and my hands-on testing.
Enjoying regular ice baths can help lower stress, reduce inflammation, burn fat, speed up recovery and make you more resilient. In this article, I’ll share the top 10 scientifically-proven health benefits of cold plunging.
Despite its relatively minimal footprint, the Inergize Cold Plunge has a surprisingly spacious interior. Paired with a powerful chiller/filtration system, is a great choice for patios, garages and other small spaces.
Ice Barrel’s latest model features insulated walls that are dramatically better at keeping water cold, but the integrated seat has some drawbacks (especially for taller people).
The Ice Barrel 400 makes it easy to add cold therapy to your daily routine, but unless you live in a cold climate, you’ll need a dedicated icemaker to keep the water cold.
Cooling performance, filtration capabilities and insulation are critical, but size and portability are two additional factors I only learned to appreciate in hindsight.
The Plunge is a reasonably priced cold water immersion tub that requires very little ongoing maintenance thanks to its advanced water filtration and sanitation system. I’ve been using the Cold Plunge for more than two years as part of my daily routine to boost my immune system, become more resilient and improve my tolerance to … Read more
TheraFrost is one of the best cold plunges on the market because it strikes a nearly perfect balance between form and function. TheraFrost can cool the water down to a bone-chilling 37° F and keeps it clean and sanitary using an ozone-based filtration system. And while the portable tub is big enough to accommodate even … Read more
Both sauna bathing and cold plunging offer several unique health benefits you should be aware of. However, combining these techniques amplifies some of these benefits, as I’ll explain in this article.
In this article, I’ll compare ice baths and cryotherapy side-by-side and point out the differences in benefits and cost associated with both types of cold therapy based on my research and personal experience.