Cold Plunging

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

I own four 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.

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.

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

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.