Breathwork techniques and tips for cold plunge therapy
Cold plunging is more than just stepping into freezing water—it’s a full-body experience that builds resilience, strengthens the nervous system, and can unlock a new level of mental toughness. But here’s the secret most people miss: your breath is the key to mastering the cold. Whether you’re a seasoned cold-water enthusiast or a beginner dipping […]
Cold Plunges Increase Your Dopamine Baseline
Leverage Cold Exposure Therapy to Blast Through Your Goals Dr. Andrew Huberman, a renowned neuroscientist, released a YouTube video that sheds light on how to effectively leverage dopamine to overcome procrastination and optimize efforts. In this video he discusses the effects of cold exposure therapy on baseline dopamine among other protocols. Huberman Labs Link: Leverage […]
What are Cryotherapy Machines and Chambers?
Cryotherapy machines are designed for whole body cold exposure therapy. Temperatures go as low as -166 to -222 degrees Fahrenheit. These temperatures are reached through the use of liquid nitrogen gas. Some cryotherapy machines are large walk in chambers; others are tubes that encapsulate your body except for your head. This modality of cold exposure […]
Cold Plunges and Ice Baths Boost Your Mood and Eliminate Anxiety
Do Cold Plunges and Ice Baths Really Boost Your Mood and Eliminate Anxiety? ~ By David Haddad, Co-Founder of BlueCube Cold Plunges Cold plunging is a mega health trend due to cascading health benefits experienced both physically and mentally. If you played sports in high school, then you likely saw athletes use cold plunges or […]
What is your “Thermal Barrier?”
What is your “Thermal Barrier?” Why is it important to break it during cold plunges? If you have been following cold exposure enthusiasts like Dr. Andrew Huberman, Dr. Rhonda Patrick, and Dr. Susanna Soeberg, then you have likely heard them discussing thermal barrier. Specifically, they discuss why it is important to break your thermal layer […]
Joe Rogan on Cold Plunges: Which Ice Bath Does He Use?
Joe Rogan uses a BlueCube cold plunge at the Joe Rogan Experience (JRE) studio in Austin and a Morozko Forge ice bath at his home. The BlueCube is the one his podcast guests cold plunge in. And Rogan has said it is the more brutal of the two, because its moving water makes 37°F feel […]
Cold Plunge Before or After Workout?
Should You Cold Plunge Before or After a Workout? Why? Cold plunging immediately after exercise activates a powerfulanti-inflammatory response that dampens the positive inflammation required for muscle growth. If your goal is to grow muscles, then you will want to cold plunge prior to working out. Muscle growth is known technically as “hypertrophy.” If […]
Cold Plunge Temperature and Time Duration
What temperature and for how long should you cold plunge? A cold plunge is when you fully submerge your body up to your neck in water below 59° Fahrenheit (15° Celsius). There is evidence that cold plunging at even warmer temperatures, as high as 68° Fahrenheit, can cause beneficial adaptive responses. Short-Term Head-Out Whole-Body Cold-Water […]
The Best Cold Plunge Tubs and Ice Baths
Why Cold Plunge Tubs Are Your Best Option for Cold Therapy Whether you want systematic, hassle free cold therapy in your home or business, it is clear that cold plunge tubs are your best option. There are two main reasons: 1. Cold plunge tubs are significantly more effective than cryotherapy Water is more than […]