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2 months supply
Stops water from freezing
Ultra Insulated IcePod Cover Set
Keeps your water cold
So how do we compare to other ice baths on the market? See for yourself in the comparison below.
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Price | $500+ (not including costly shipping) | From $120 |
Bulkiness | Big barrels or bathtub-like ice baths. Expensive to ship & requires multiple people to move around. | Small, portable & foldable. Only weighs 7lb (3kg). |
Shipping cost | Due to the large size shipping has to be by truck and costs upwards of $500 within the USA! | Free standard shipping. |
Portable | No | Yes. |
Insulated | Yes (in most cases) | Yes. |
Everybody has their own method for waking up; double shots of espresso, a quick workout, and so on. If you’re looking for a quick start to your morning or an afternoon pick me up, a icy cold immersion might just be the answer. Many people turn to cold plunging when looking for a new way to boost their daily energy!
Cold therapy benefits extend beyond the mental and chemical aspects of your body too. Sports medicine has utilized cold water therapy for years, to help the active recovery of your muscles.
Being immersed in cold water stimulates leukocytes, the white blood cells that help fight off sicknesses. It also causes the lymphatic system to contract, forcing fluid through the lymph nodes. This process aids in detoxing the body and strengthening your immune system. A study has shown cold water immersion to substantially lower upper respiratory tract infections.
Cold therapy has shown the ability increase your baseline dopamine. Dopamine is the molecule in our brain and body that is linked to motivation. Dopamine can enhance our depth of focus and lower our threshold for taking action towards our specific goals.
Researchers have known for a while that it connects to our daily energy. In particular, there is lots of evidence that a lack of dopamine can contribute to depression, meaning that a cold plunge might help to reduce depression and improve overall mood! Don't take our word for it though, just ask anyone who has ever plunged in cold icy water!
The boost in norepiniphrine you'll get from consistant ice baths has been shown to be up to 5x. This neurotransmitter can dramatically reduce inflammation and help with chronic pain.
Cold water therapy has been shown to be an effective supplemental treatment for stress relief by decreasing the stress hormone cortisol. A study found that regular cold showers and ice baths helped reduce anxiety and improve the mood of participants.
When you dip into the cold Ice Pod, your body triggers the autonomic nervous system. This system is a network of vessels and nerves, split into two parts that control your response to stress. When you begin to control your response to stress, you’ll likely find that you begin to control your relaxation and sleep.