Cold plunge therapy is a revitalizing full-body immersion in cold water designed to support recovery, circulation, and overall wellness. Exposure to cold helps reduce inflammation, ease muscle soreness, and minimize swelling by encouraging healthy blood flow. As the body warms afterward, circulation increases, delivering oxygen and nutrients to muscles and joints.
Cold plunging also stimulates the nervous system, boosting energy, mental clarity, and mood while helping reduce stress. Regular use may support better sleep, immune function, and metabolic health. Sessions are short—typically just a few minutes—making cold plunges an effective and efficient way to reset the body and mind.
One of the most researched and supported benefits is reduced muscle soreness and quicker return to performance levels. After strenuous exercise, muscles experience micro-damage, inflammation, and buildup of metabolic waste, leading to delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and temporary reductions in strength/power.
Systematic reviews show cold water immersion significantly reduces perceived muscle soreness and improves short-term recovery of muscle function
