Would you choose a contrast therapy club over a trip to the pub? And is this wellness practise safe for everyone?

While cold therapy may be ever-growing in popularity right now — global sales of cold plunge pools are expected to exceed $550 million US by 2031 — the practice has been around for ages.

Cold water therapy should never last for longer than 10 minutes, even for the most experienced people. When it is your first time, you should limit the time you spend in the water to a maximum of ...

Whether it’s wild swimming, cryotherapy, or ice plunges, subjecting the body to temperatures below 15 degrees Celsius (59 ...

Best for ease of use: Simpa 330L Ice Bath Cold Water Therapy Pod with Lid - £39.99, B&Q Best for convenience: Ice Pod Max Ice Bath XL Premium Portable Cold Pod - Etsy, £54.99 ...

The world of ice baths, winter ocean swimming and freezing showers. It’s not everyone’s cup of tea but more and more people ...

A new study found that cold-water immersion offers a number of short-lived potential health benefits. In the 12 hours after cold-water immersion, participants had reduced stress levels.

Sure, I’m cold in the general sense, but I’m not feeling cold in a holy shit get me out of here and into a sauna ASAP kind of way—at least not anymore. The water actually feels quite pleasant.

Immersion in ice-cold water is something Anne Sheldon and Danny Huxter say is therapeutic. They also say the warmth of their familial bond makes this activity all the more worthwhile.

Cold water immersion boasts myriad benefits, and the best cold plunge tubs make it easy to reap them at home. Here are the ...