Why Cryo
What is Whole Body Cryotherapy?
Whole-Body Cryotherapy is the “super-cooling” of the body for therapeutic purposes. By exposing your body to vapors that reach ultra-low temperatures for two to four minutes, you stimulate natural responses that allow you to reap amazing health benefits.
Used today by top athletes and celebrities, endorsed by many health and wellness gurus, and practiced by high performers like Tony Robbins, Lebron James, and Jessica Alba. Cryotherapy can add tremendous health benefits to anyone’s routine.
Whole body cryotherapy helps relieve muscle soreness by reducing inflammation and promoting faster recovery. When your body is exposed to the extremely cold temperatures in a cryotherapy chamber, the blood vessels in your skin constrict, a process known as vasoconstriction. This helps decrease swelling and limits the production of inflammatory chemicals that can cause soreness.
Once your session completes and you exit the chamber, your body begins to warm up allowing your blood vessels dilate, improving circulation. This rush of oxygenated blood helps to flush out toxins and deliver nutrients that aid in muscle repair, making you feel less sore and ready to move again!
These benefits include:
Whole Body Cryotherapy (WBC) is a treatment that involves exposing the body to extremely cold temperatures for a short period, typically 2-4 minutes, in a cryotherapy chamber, aka “Cryosauna”. Cryotherapy has gained popularity for its health and wellness benefits. Here are some key benefits:
- Pain Relief and Reduced Inflammation
- How it works: The cold temperatures help reduce inflammation by constricting blood vessels and decreasing the production of inflammatory markers.
- Benefits: This can alleviate chronic pain conditions like arthritis, fibromyalgia, and muscle soreness, making it popular among athletes and individuals with joint pain.
- Muscle Recovery and Performance Enhancement
- How it works: Cryotherapy accelerates muscle recovery by reducing lactic acid buildup and improving blood circulation post-treatment.
- Benefits: Athletes often use it to recover faster after intense workouts or injuries, allowing them to return to training sooner.
- Improved Circulation
- How it works: The cold exposure causes blood vessels to constrict and then dilate, promoting better blood flow and oxygen delivery to tissues.
- Benefits: This can enhance overall cardiovascular health and support the body’s natural healing processes.
- Boosted Metabolism and Weight Management
- How it works: The body burns calories to maintain its core temperature during and after the session.
- Benefits: Some studies suggest that regular cryotherapy sessions may help with weight management by increasing metabolic rate.
- Enhanced Mood and Mental Health
- How it works: Cryotherapy triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural “feel-good” chemicals, and reduces cortisol levels (stress hormone).
- Benefits: It can help alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress, leaving individuals feeling more energized and positive.
- Improved Skin Health
- How it works: The cold exposure stimulates collagen production and reduces inflammation in the skin.
- Benefits: This can lead to tighter, more youthful-looking skin and may help with conditions like eczema and psoriasis.
- Immune System Support
- How it works: Regular exposure to cold temperatures can stimulate the immune system by increasing white blood cell activity.
- Benefits: This may help the body fight off illnesses more effectively.
- Better Sleep
- How it works: Cryotherapy can help regulate the nervous system and reduce stress, promoting relaxation.
- Benefits: Many users report improved sleep quality after sessions.
- Reduced Risk of Injury
- How it works: By reducing inflammation and improving muscle recovery, cryotherapy can help prevent overuse injuries.
- Benefits: This is particularly beneficial for athletes and active individuals.
- Increased Energy Levels
- How it works: The release of endorphins and improved circulation can leave individuals feeling invigorated.
- Benefits: This boost in energy can enhance daily productivity and overall well-being.
While Whole Body Cryotherapy offers many potential benefits, it’s important to note that individual results may vary, and it’s not suitable for everyone (e.g., those with certain medical conditions like heart issues or cold sensitivity). Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting cryotherapy treatments.
WHAT’S THE PROCESS, AND HOW CAN I FREEZE?
01.
It Begins
You’ll undress to your level of comfort and put on your cryo safe garb – a nice, fluffy robe, booties, thermal socks, and gloves.
02.
Get Ready
Before the session, the tech will pre-cool the cryosauna. They’ll help you enter, close the door, and let you disrobe.
03.
Main Event
As the session starts, feel the cold nitrogen vapor. Your tech will be there. Rotate, dance, wiggle to distract from the chill.
04.
Safety First
You may hear a beeping sound every 31 seconds. Don’t be alarmed! The cryosauna alerts your tech to click “okay” to ensure your safety.
05.
Finito!
The 3 minutes are up and your session is over! Congrats, you’ve experienced cryo! Wasn’t so bad?
What is Compression Therapy ?
NormaTec Compression Systems are the latest in athletic recovery to increase circulation and flush fluids out of the limbs. A leader in rapid recovery and rehabilitation, this state-of-the-art technology uses dynamic compression to increase blood and expedite the recovery process.
These benefits include:
• Decrease muscle tension and inflammation
• Lactic acid and lymphatic flush, removing toxin
• Increase range of motion and flexibility
• Accelerated recovery, so you feel
• rejuvenated and ready for the next workout
