Ice Bath
Historically reserved for athletic recovery, submersion in freezing water is now positively associated with elevated mood, performance, and more.
System-shocking results
Ice Baths have quickly become a prominent element of the daily routines of our world’s highest performing individuals. Sound a little uncomfortable? We're not going to lie. Getting in is quite the shock. But we’re here to be your guide. And nothing is more shocking than the results.
Benefits
Boost energy and focus
Increase resilience to stress
Reduce inflammation and muscle soreness
Elevate mood
Improve sleep quality
Colder and cleaner
Our cold tubs, made by Plunge, are carefully designed for the ideal ice bath experience. Self-cooling and self-cleaning features make sure the ice tub stays below 45 degrees and keeps the water sanitary throughout an entire day of use. Unlike their main competitors, Plunge tubs allow you to submerge your entire body while laying down, for maximum benefit and comfort.
How to reap the benefits
Practice regularly. More frequent ice bath use, on its own or within contrast therapy, is associated with greater benefit.
Be deliberate about timing. When you plunge and what you do before and after affect what you get out of it.
Master the breath. Follow the breathing patterns that help you get the most out of your experience.
Follow a protocol. XPTs audio experiences will guide you toward your specific goal.
When to use it
There is no optimal time to practice contrast therapy. Just like with the optimal way to practice, it depends on your intended outcome. Looking for boosted energy and focus? We recommend using it to kickstart your day. Want to maximize recovery? Come in after a workout. Contrast therapy is designed to suit your goals and your schedule.
Ice bath vs cryotherapy
Let’s compare the effectiveness of the ice bath (cold exposure in water) with another common form of cold exposure: Cryotherapy (cold exposure in air). The purpose of any cold exposure is to trigger a specific physiological response from the extreme temperature. Research shows us that water has around 25x faster thermal conductivity (rate of pulling heat out of the body) than air. So while the ice bath (38 - 45°) may be less cold than the cryochamber (-150 - -200°), the effects are far stronger.
“At the surface, ice baths are seen as physical challenges, with physical benefits like reduced inflammation and soreness. And they are. But if you’re willing to dig a little deeper, and practice with intent, you’ll find that they’re actually rich experiences that can make you a more capable, resilient, and growth-minded human being.”
- PJ Nestler
Contrast Therapy
Alternating exposure to extreme cold and heat, maximizing the benefit of both transformative practices.
Saunas
No Infrared here. Experience traditional, 180+ degree saunas for the true physiological benefits of extreme heat.
Breathwork
Developed by XPT, our Performance Breathing® system combines a variety of breathing techniques to help you transition into any desired state.
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