Everything Cold Plunge
We’ve officially had our Cold Plunge for a year and a half and it’s still one of my favorite additions! I took some time away from plunging after we had Leo (hard to be so frozen with a baby on me 24/7) but I’m back to it! My journey to cold therapy exposure started with a cryotherapy appointment I had back in 2018. I was shocked by how much I loved it! I couldn’t afford to make it a regular part of my routine so it was a one and done session. Years later, I even started talking daily cold showers and I jumped on the train. I started sharing all of the benefits I found with showers on IG around the same time that PLUNGE developed a tub that had a filtration system and was meant for home use! I know many people that fill up their baths with cold water an ice or make their own horse trough outdoor plunges but to have a setup that regulated the temp and keeps it clean was genius! In January of 2023 our PLUNGE arrived and our daily commitment took off!
Right out the gate I started with three minutes but kept my hands out. Over time I started bringing them into the water and sitting low enough that my neck was in too. Kevin worked his way from three minutes to four (sometimes five) and he always dunks at least once. I’ve yet to dunk, hahah, usually it’s because it’s not a hair washing day or I don’t plan to shower right after. My favorite plunge routine is hot tub, plunge, workout, then get ready for the day.
The redness after is wild!
COLD PLUNGE BENEFITS:
1. Sore Muscle Soothing: It’s as simple as being told to ice it if it hurts! Plunging does that best next level.
2. Immune System Support: There’s an immunostimulating effect that cold therapy has on our immune system!
3. Resiliency: Probably my favorite piece! When I start the day doing something really hard or when I am able to do something I feel really proud of … it makes everything feel a little bit easier!
4. Weight Loss: Burn calories faster by boosting your metabolism.
5. Recovery: Reduces swelling and inflammation, speeds up recovery, improves circulation, and reduces risk of injury! It’s why athletes have been taking ice baths for years!
6. Boosts Energy: That feeling that takes over after you step out. That tingling alive feeling. That is cold plunging but it sticks with you all day! It’s unlike anything!
7. Improves Mood and Mental Health: The dopamine and endorphin hit you get is incredible and it’s a slow drip release which stick with you all day. Like I said, starting the day feeling really proud of accomplishing something hard is a pretty amazing way to kickstart your day.
8. Better Quality Sleep: Relieves stress, improves mood, and may even help set your circadian rhythm.
Here’s the website we ordered our Cold Plunge through!
Use Chelsea150 to save $150 off your purchase too! They have payment plans, clearance and refurbished tubs that will help you save, and sales often! It’s one of the best additions to our health and wellness in our home and we look forward to expanding and getting a sauna sometime as well!
Check here for some of my favorite blog posts that Plunge has put out!
Morning Routine with 5 Healthy Habits
Happy cold plunging!
Chels