Cold therapy
Cold Plunge Tubs
A tub of cold water you sit in up to your shoulders. Most models pair the tub with a chiller that holds the water at the temperature you set, so you don't need bags of ice. Many chillers also heat, so the same tub can be used for a warm soak.
What people use it for
- Cooling down after workouts, games, or long runs
- A morning routine to wake up and feel alert
- Contrast therapy, alternating with a sauna
- Building a daily habit and mental toughness
A good fit if you
- Train hard or play sports regularly
- Want a daily routine you can do at home
- Have room indoors or outside for a tub and a chiller
- Like the idea of pairing cold with a sauna
- Typical session
- 1 to 5 minutes. Most people start warmer and shorter, then work down over time.
- Plan for
- A level spot that can hold the weight of a full tub, a nearby outlet for the chiller (most run on a standard 110 to 120V outlet, so check each product's specs), a garden hose to fill it, and regular water care such as filters and sanitizing.