Whole Body Cryotherapy — The Cold FACTS

How Does it Work?

Exposure to subzero temperatures immediately induces a “fight or flight” response, mobilizing all of your body’s functions to protect your core temperature from falling, and causing some pretty amazing things to happen.

Once the 3-minute session is over, your body will quickly begin to relax and your central nervous system releases a surge “feel good” hormones—a celebration of escaping danger. The stimulation of these hormones, which include epinephrine (most well known for triggering a “runners’ high”) and norepinephrine, known to stimulate pain relief and enhance sleep cycles, causes profound changes in mood and energy levels. In fact, whole body cryotherapy has been proven to reduce symptoms of chronic depression and anxiety by more than 50 percent.

While the skin is getting cooled, and for several hours after your cryo session, heightened levels of oxygen-rich blood circulate throughout the body, forcing white blood cells to travel at much faster speeds than normal, expediting anti-inflammatory mechanisms. Ultra cold therapies not only reduce the inflammatory process responsible for most pain, but also improve overall immune system health. 

At the same time, healing within the cells and new cell production occurs far more rapidly than normal. Toxins are eliminated during this time of recovery and restoration. And, there’s a marked increase in overall metabolic rate. Research shows a single cryo session costs the body hundreds of calories. How many? Studies show anywhere from 400 to 800 extra calories

Physiological recovery and regeneration are critical components for athletes in training, as well as for those trying to manage injury, chronic pain, fatigue, and even mental health issues. The benefits of whole body cryotherapy extend to anyone who wants to naturally improve overall wellness—and to everyone who wants to reverse a bit of every day wear and tear the body endures with aging. 

What Are the Benefits?

(Yes. We are aware the list sounds to good to be true, and these are only the benefits that have been scientifically or medically proven.)

• Reduce Pain

• Improve joint health

• Reduce inflammation

• Stimulate endorphins (good mood hormones)

• Increase energy

• Boost metabolism

• Generate collagen production

• Enhance mood and sleep patterns

• Speed workout recovery time

• Strengthen immune system

• Improve cold resistance

• Promotes healing