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Hot and Cold Therapy…What is it?

What is Hot and Cold Therapy? It is going from a 175-degree sauna to a 55-degree cold plunge and why would you do it? That’s a good question, and here is why you should…..

  • Improved blood flow: The heat from a sauna causes blood vessels to dilate, while the cold of a plunge pool causes them to constrict. This rapid change in blood vessel size helps redistribute oxygen-rich blood from the body’s outer parts to its core organs. 
  • Improved skin health: The combination of heat and cold can help improve skin health. The pores close quickly when moving from the sauna to the cold water, which can help prevent germs from infecting the skin. 
  • Reduced stress: Both saunas and cold plunges can help reduce stress. 
  • Enhanced immune function: Elevated body temperature can help certain immune cells function better. 
  • Faster muscle repair: The combination of sauna and cold plunge therapy can help speed up muscle recovery. 
  • Weight loss: The body’s brown fat, which helps regulate body temperature, burns energy to generate heat. 
  • Improved cardiovascular response: The rapid change between hot and cold temperatures can improve your cardiovascular response and promote a healthy heart. 

Before starting a sauna and cold plunge routine, it’s important to talk to a doctor, especially if you have high blood pressure, are pregnant, or have diabetes.  

At Rest Relax we offer the best Hot and Cold Therapy with our custom-made Saunas and Cold Plunge. We have the perfect routine for you, it will only take 60 minutes. You will be in your private room and can share your session for FREE!

Shower

Sauna for 10 minutes

Cold Plunge 5 minutes

Repeat 3 times

You will have a great session and feel amazing! Give it a try today.