Discover the health benefits.
Recent studies are proving the connection between the practice of extreme heat & cold exposure and it’s direct effect on mental well-being, theoretical performance, biochemistry and hormonal composition, physical muscle and joint repair through growth hormone stimulation as well as conditioning and recovery.
Physical Health
Immune system support
Improve circulation
Reduce chronic pain
Boost metabolism
Improved sleep
Increased brown fat
Improve lung function & risk of infections
Mental Health
Spike mental focus
Boost in energy
Elevate mood
Practice discipline
Increased resilience
Improved sleep & rest
Reduced stress & anxiety
Recovery & Repair
Lower inflammation
Reduce muscle soreness
Boost performance
Resets nervous system
Reduce acute & chronic pain
Heat.
Heat saturation dramatically reduces joint inflammation and chronic pain created from daily activities and gravity.
Boosts collagen growth, muscle recovery and tissue repair.
Enhances temperature regulation through vasoconstriction exercise through the cardiovascular system.
Improves blood pressure and all physical balance.
Regular sauna use allows for a moment of deep relaxation and/or meditation for peace of mind and brain stimulation.
Commonly used as a lifestyle solution for back pain.
Cold.
Extreme cold exposure for significant periods of time will also boost muscle and joint recovery whilst reducing inflammation and chronic pain.
Tackles cardiovascular-related disease and depression.
Over time will dramatically reduce overall resting heart-rate as your body reconfigures your cardiovascular system to a more efficient state of heat-loss control and skin temperature regulation, thus reducing lifetime pressure on the heart muscle and longevity of the heart.
Increases the level of alkaline PH within your body boost an oxygen rich biochemistry.
Scientifically proven to boost growth hormone to repair and recover joint inflation and muscle fatigue and actively improves flexibility and preserves mechanical function within the spine, knees and other key anatomy.
Releases endorphins and stimulates focus, an excellent way to tackle the day or wind-down with perfect clarity.
Improves deep sleep and restfulness.
Run your own experiment.
Immersing ourselves in the globally growing trend borne out of the frosty Scandinavian fjords, Sauna & Plunge look to redefine health, wellness & lifestyle.
Sauna & Plunge are carving out a completely reimagined market space unleashing it into urban environments across the world bringing physical and mental health to new heights delivered through a calming, luxurious and exclusive experience.
Contact us.
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Research Links
Vaile, J., O’Hagan, C., Stefanovic, B., Walker, M. A., Gill, N., & Askew, C. D. (2011). Effect of cold water immersion on repeated cycling performance and limb blood flow. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 45(10), 825–829. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsm.2009.067272 Document Type: Published Version
Sports Med. 2022; 52(7): 1667–1688. Published online 2022 Feb 14. doi: 10.1007/s40279-022-01644-9 Impact of Cold-Water Immersion Compared with Passive Recovery Following a Single Bout of Strenuous Exercise on Athletic Performance in Physically Active Participants: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis and Meta-regression
John S. Kelly, Ellis Bird - First published: 02 December 2021 - Improved mood following a single immersion in cold water
Didrik Espeland, Louis de Weerd & James B. Mercer Article: 2111789 | Received 11 Feb 2022, Accepted 06 Aug 2022, Published online: 22 Sep 2022 Health effects of voluntary exposure to cold water – a continuing subject of debate
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/22423982.2022.2111789
Jun 22, 2023 | Health, Health and Weight Loss, Health Benefits of Cold Water Immersion (CWI)
https://centreforweightloss.com.au/health-benefits-of-cold-water-immersion-cwi/
Robert Podstawski https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1492-252X podstawskirobert@gmail.com, Krzysztof Borysławski and Piotr Żurek+2View all authors and affiliations, American journal of Mens Health, First published online April 13, 2021 - Endocrine Effects of Repeated Hot Thermal Stress and Cold Water Immersion in Young Adult Men
Physiological Response to Thermal Stress in Obese vs. Non-Obese Physically Inactive Men,
Robert Podstawski 1, Krzysztof Borysławski 2, Andrzej Pomianowski 3, Imre Soós 4, Michał Boraczyński 5, Piotr Gronek 6
a study conducted by Jari A Oksanen and colleagues, where they examined the effects of sauna bathing on body weight and physiological responses. The study found that body mass loss (BML) was significantly higher in people with a higher body weight and correlated positively with indices such as heart rate, energy expenditure, and respiratory rate.
The Role of Heat Shock Proteins in Sauna Therapy and Cardiovascular Health - Are HSPs really protective against Cardiovascular Diseases? – Soberg Institute
News Medical Life Sciences - Cold Water Therapy and Skin Health: A Refreshing Path to Dermatological Wellness. Updated 2024
Knechtle B, et al. (2020). Cold Water Swimming—Benefits and Risks: A Narrative Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(23), 8984.
Cold water swimming study [website – end] has pulmonary risk.
P Šrámek, et al. (2000). Human physiological responses to immersion into water of different temperatures. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 81(5), 436–442.
Human Physioligcal response to CWI [good – website]