FAQ

I am over 6ft / 2m will I fit?

We've designed our bath to fit anyone up to 6'9" / 2.1m

How do I drain it? Is it easy?

Our ice baths come with a drain hose / drain spout at the bottom, so you can easily drain it.

When to take a cold plunge?

After cold exposure, your body heats up - yes, HEATS up. Body temperature increases tend to wake us up, whereas body temperature decreases tend to shift us toward sleepy states. Thus, we suggest using deliberate cold early in the day and not too close to bedtime. Sometimes it's better to do it late than never, but not if it perturbs your sleep. If a deliberate cold affects your sleep, try doing it earlier in the day.

Do I need to add ice?

We recommend adding 13-26lb (6-12kg) of ice per session. The amount of ice needed depends on your water temperature and how cold you desire it to be. If you live in colder climates, adding ice may not even be needed.

Alternatively, you can get a water chiller and skip the hassle of buying ice.

How long should each ice bath session be?

Consider doing deliberate cold exposure for 11 minutes per week in total. Not per session, but rather, 2-4 sessions lasting 1-5 mins each distributed across the week. Again, the water temperature should be uncomfortably cold yet safe to stay in for a few minutes. You can do more, but this should be the minimum to achieve the benefits of cold exposure. You can do very cold, very brief exposures for adrenaline release too, but the 11 minutes is based on a recent study that explored a range of effects and is a good solid, basic protocol for ongoing use.

What is the recommended water temperature?

We recommend starting out at around 59º Fahrenheit (15°C) if it's your first time, and then slowly lowering the temperature and duration for each session. That way your body will get acclimated to the cold.

How often should I change the water?

Once every week if you are not using a water chiller.

The best hassle-free way is to operate with a water chiller because it keeps the water crystal clean for you.

Do your ice baths come with a lid?

All our ice baths come with free lids.

Compared to other ice bath companies, we don't charge you for it!

You will find it carefully folded up and placed in a transparent protective wallet inside the box.

How do I keep the water clean?

Always keep the lid on when not in use, to help prevent any debris from falling in.

Alternatively, use a water chiller that will keep the water crystal clear.

Are your ice baths portable?

Yes they are and you can easily carry them anywhere.

Can I use your ice baths outside?

Definitely! We engineered our ice baths to be weather and UV resistant, so you can set it up inside or outside, even in temperatures below freezing.

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