How Cold Plunging Can Support Your Well-Being
We are super excited to be adding cold plunge cryotherapy to GLOW Fitness - Raleigh! Before you take the [cold] plunge, we wanted to share some information about what cold plunging is as well as highlight the positive impact that cold plunging can have on your well-being.
Cold Plunging 101
Even if you haven’t tried it before, you’ve likely seen athletes, influencers and celebrities giving cold plunging a try. Cold plunging is partially or fully immersing yourself in cold water. When you first try cold plunging, it is important to remember to start with fewer parts of your body and shorter durations (i.e. under a minute) as your body needs time to adjust. Over time, you can cold plunge for longer periods of time and submerge more of your body in the water.
How Cold Plunging Supports Your Physical Well-Being
Research into cold plunging has found that it can be a helpful recovery tool that reduces muscle damage, which can also reduce inflammation and soreness. If you’re the type of GLOW Passholder who loves crushing the leaderboard in a Cycle class or upping your weight in BodyPump, adding cold plunging to your routine can help your muscles fully recover. With this benefit, cold plunging can also help you feel ready to jump into your next class faster!
How Cold Plunging Supports Your Holistic Well-Being
Research studies and testimony from people who cold plunge regularly have identified the benefits of cold plunging outlined below, which extend beyond muscle recovery.
Regulates the Nervous System: Exposing your body to the cold temperatures of this next level ice bath can stimulate the vagus nerve, helping regulate your nervous system and reduce stress.
Builds Resilience: Not only can cold plunging help your muscles bounce back, but it can build your mental strength. Imagine how you will feel as you work your way up to be able to cold plunge for 2, 5 or even 10 minutes? You will build mental strength each time you cold plunge, which can support you in so many other areas of life!
Increases Sharpness: Giving the cold plunge experience a shot can wake up your body and your mind! The rapid change in temperature will give a jolt to your body and your mind, helping you feel more alert as you head into the rest of your day.
Reduces Stress: Many people have talked about how cold plunging gives them a chance to let things go. Whether it is a result of having some quiet time or focusing so intensely on something new, cold plunging can potentially help you feel more clear-headed.
Boosts Happiness: Research studies have found that cold plunging can both decrease negative feelings and increase mood, helping people feel happier. Couple our awesome classes with cold plunging and you’ll be feeling those good vibes for days!
If you’re interested in trying cold plunging, we would love to talk to you more about cold plunging at GLOW! We look forward to hearing how cold plunging supports your well-being!
Amanda, Health & Wellness Coach
