Benefits of an Ice Bath at Icebaths Dianella
The Icebaths Dianella studio is private, comfortable & designed with your experience front of mind...
"What we can promise you is an experience that goes far beyond getting cold, far deeper than your core temperature dropping and is far more expansive than the four walls you will challenge yourself in".
Ice Bath Benefits Include:
Supports
Immunity
In a 2014 study, researchers concluded that people were able to positively impact their own immune response through cold water immersion (ice baths), deep breathing, and meditation. When exposed to a bacterial infection, participants who used these techniques had fewer symptoms and produced a stronger anti-inflammatory response.
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Aids
Weight Loss
Cold water immersion (ice baths) force cells in the body to create and activate brown fat cells which then burn white fat tissue (the fat we don't want).
Your body is also forced to use up more of its energy reserve (which is white fat) during the stress response that occurs during cold water immersion (ice baths), causing you to lose weight.
Ease Sore & Aching Muscles
Cold water immersion (ice bath) benefits extend far beyond the mental and chemical aspects of your body. Research shows that Ice baths reduce inflammation, recovery time and general muscle soreness that comes from all types of physical activity.
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Reduces Inflammation & Swelling
The cold temperature of the water narrows your blood vessels which decreases blood flow to your muscles and helps to reduce inflammation and swelling. Research suggests that cold-water immersion (ice baths) lowers post exercise inflammation better than other methods like compression socks.
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Reduces Stress & Improves
Mental Health
The vagus nerve makes up 3/4's of your parasympathetic nervous system and activation of if through cold water immersion (ice baths) creates a stress response that, in short, releases the hormone norepinephrine - a 'feel good' hormone. This process can help treat symptoms of anxiety and depression. A 2014 review found cold showers to have an antidepressant effect. Researchers say this is due to the cold receptors sending a jolt of electrical impulses to the brain’s nerve endings, thereby improving mental state.
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Develops Resilience & Grit
An understated benefit of cold water immersion is that it helps to develop a sense of resilience and grit. By overcoming mental 'barriers' before and during your dip, you are able to realize that you also have 'control' over your mind and are able to engage in challenges and tolerate uncomfortable situations. This translates into an ability to stay calm, rational, cognizant and composed when life's challenges come your way.
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