Polar Ice Baths Recovery Tub

If you have any health issues please consult your doctor before using an ice bath.  Do not use if you are: under 18 years of age, pregnant, have history of heart disease or high blood pressure, have diabetes, wear a pacemaker or have epilepsy or any other health concerns or risks.

Using an ice bath can dramatically decreases your body core temperature. The immersion in cold water constricts blood vessels and slows the flow of blood around the body, which combined with health complications, can cause your blood pressure to rise and give you a higher chance of cardiac arrest or stroke.

Side effects
The most noticeable side effect of an ice bath is feeling intense cold, but other side effects of staying in an ice bath for too long are: - hypothermia, frostbite, tachycardia (fast heart beat), arrhythmias (abnormal heart beat), allergic and anaphylactic shock.

Despite the potential side effects and warnings, using an ice bath correctly actually has many health benefits! We will always recommend you begin by spending no more than a few minutes in the ice bath and increasing the time slowly over a few weeks.  

80cm wide by 75cm height
280L capacity
3.5kg empty weight
Suitable heights up to 6'7" (2m tall)
Insulated internal thermal layer
Easy to clean polyester external layer

How do I get started? 
After assembling the ice bath fill it up 3/4 of the way with water from a hose or container.  Depending on the air temperature and your preferred water temperature add ice to the water to reduce the temperature.  If your a beginner you could start by bathing in tap water with no ice.  When your comfortable with that you can start adding ice and staying in for a minute or two.  If you want to challenge yourself you can increase the time over a few weeks.     

 

What advice would you give for a beginner?

1. Try to focus your mind and body with a few deep breaths before stepping into the tub
2. Deep inhales through your nose and slow exhales will help you relax 
3. Stay focused on your breath and think of all the healths benefits and how good you will feel after the ice bath 

 

How long should I stay in the ice bath?
It varies from person to person.  If your a beginner start of on 1-2mins and work your way up or you can have the water warmer and do longer.  The colder the water the less time you need to spend in it to get the benefits.  We recommend staying in no longer than 15-20mins depending on how cold the water is.

 

How does the water stay cold?
The ice bath has three layers of insulation so it keeps the water colder for longer.  The water will stay cooler if it's left outside in the shade. 

 

How often should I use an ice bath?
That depends on your own goals, some people use them every day first thing in the morning to wake them up, increase energy and feel good.  A lot of athletes will use them post training to improve recovery.  Dr. Huberman an American neuroscientist and professor recommends 2-4 sessions per week, each lasting 1-5mins.  

 

How do I keep the water clean?
You can add bromine to the water and the water should stay clean for 3-4 weeks.  Don't forgot to put the lid back on when your finished. 

 

What is the ideal temperature?
Again this depends on the person, you can get great benefits in water as cool 6C - 14C.  This is a good temperature range for beginners, you can challenge yourself by reducing the temperature every few ice baths.  More experienced ice bathers have the water as low as 3C.