Portable Ice Bath Tub

There is a growing field of interest and research around cold water therapy, with many positive results being reported.

What we know from relevant studies is that using an ice bath within 24 hours of physical exercise can reduce inflammation and help speed up muscle recovery.

Cold water therapy has also been shown to improve blood flow, by dilating blood vessels, then opening them up again as the body re-warms.

Perhaps most importantly - taking regular ice baths can help build your mental toughness, by pushing through your own perceived boundaries. Try it for yourself and feel the difference after just 30 seconds.

Cold water therapy has gained massive popularity in recent years as a means of helping you recover from exercise along with improving your physical and mental health.

While ice baths and cold showers are both forms of cold water therapy, ice baths are widely regarded as the more effective means of achieving the benefits.

Ice Baths are generally considered more effective than cold showers for two reasons:

1. You can typically get the temperature of an ice bath much lower than a shower - at least to the optimal range of 11-15 degrees celsius.
2. An ice bath allows for full body immersion (to the neck) - which improves the overall benefits of cold water therapy.

Ice bath tubs and cold plunges have been used for centuries, becoming increasingly popular among athletes and fitness enthusiasts looking for a natural way to speed up muscle recovery after intense exercise.

The cold temperature helps reduce muscle inflammation and soreness, which can help you bounce back faster on your training regimen. Over time, the effects of faster recovery compound into better long term performance.

But how long should one stay in an ice bath for and at what temperature? And how should we think about this if we’re brand new to using ice bath tubs for recovery?

The answer, at least as far as the current research is concerned, on how long you should spend in an ice bath is pretty straight forward; 10 to 15 minutes at 10 to 15 degrees (celsius) appears to be the goldilocks zone for an ice bath protocol. If you know what you're doing.

However, always speak to a doctor before starting cold water therapy, or any new health protocol. Always start with warmer water and shorter duration, building your tolerance over time. The benefits compound. It's not a race.

It's going to depend on your water pressure - but usually about 5-7 minutes.

The entire ice bath tub packs down to just 3kg, including the support poles, and is small enough to fit in most gym bags.

The outer rim and thermal lid are inflatable, using the included hand-pump.

The snö ice bath tub is perfect for using in your garden, or by personal trainers and sports clubs who travel.