Thermax Ice tub
Transform your body from the inside-out in 15 minutes
Going into the cold helps to stimulate the chemicals in our brain that dictate the way we feel, our focus and attention. That’s why Cold Water Immersion is such an important component to naturally and effectively create balance and increase the levels of neurotransmitters like feel-good serotonin.
The Complete Benefits of the Thermax Ice Tub
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Ice application is known to narrow blood vessels, which helps reduce swelling, pain, and inflammation after an injury. Research also shows that when cold water hits cold receptors on your skin, it sends electrical impulses to the brain that have a pain-reducing effect.
Like ice application, ice baths also narrow blood vessels. As a result, they likely have a similar effect on pain. When you get out of an ice bath, the increased blood circulation to your tissues and muscles may help reduce pain and inflammation.
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A review of 32 randomized controlled trials found that cold-water immersion one hour after exercise helped reduce muscle pain and improve muscle recovery for up to 24 hours.
Another review found that cold water therapy may help reduce muscle soreness after working out.
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Research shows that cold-water immersion may improve your mood. One 2022 study found that people who took a 20-minute soak in cold seawater had significantly improved self-esteem and decreased tension and anger. People who soaked for 18 minutes had similar results.
Another study found that five minutes of cold water immersion in 68-degree water helped improve alertness, decrease nervousness, and reduce stress.
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An ice bath can also help your central nervous system by aiding in sleep, and consequently, making you feel better from having less fatigue.
Plus, he says it can help improve reaction time and explosiveness in future workouts.
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Taking an ice bath decreases the effect of heat and humidity.
As an example, a ice bath prior to a long race in conditions where there is an increase in temperature or humidity can lower core body temperature a few degrees which can lead to improved performance.
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Cold temperatures initially lower metabolism. The cold helps to turn white fat cells into brown fat cells, which make heat and help control blood sugar and insulin levels, which helps with weight management.
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Cold causes small arteries and veins in the skin to constrict. On the face, this may help tighten and reduce the appearance of pores and puffiness. It helps ease inflamed or itchy skin.
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Evidence suggests that cold water immersion may help improve stress responsea nd lower the risk of respiratory infections. One study found that when people went from hot to cold showering or at least 30 days, they took fewer sick days from work.
Lift your mood
Cold water immersion can trigger a floodgate of mood-enhancing chemicals in the brain by awaking a natural ‘fight-or-flight’ response.
This response to ‘environmental stress’ conditions our brain to cope better with the stressors of everyday life and helps decrease the production of inflammatory cytokines which are linked to anxiety and depression.
By exposing your body to colder temperatures, you’re able to build up a higher tolerance to stress.
Enter into a relaxation state
Cold exposure has been found to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, leading to a decrease in stress and anxiety levels.
It helps regulate the autonomic nervous system, promoting relaxation and calmness.
Enjoy a good night’s sleep
Rest habits are triggered and regulated by the brain and the nervous system and ice bath therapy has been shown to have a direct effect on both. After the initial cold water temperature shock, your body is able to calm down and becomes more resilient to changes in our environment. This translate into you building up a higher tolerance to stress by regulating your cortisol levels helping improve the symptoms of depression and reducing the instance of sleep-related disorders.
Shift your immune system into gear
Repeated cold water immersions, which has been shown to increase the metabolic rate in humans due to activations of brown adipose fat (BAT) and shivering, also elevates blood concentrations of neurotransmitters dopamine and adrenaline.
Growing numbers of research studies support that short-term physiological stress such as cold exposure, prepares the immune system to fight infections.
With regular exposure to physiological stressors, cold water swimming challenges your body to function beyond its comfort zone, affecting immune function.
Impressive Specifications
- 80cm diameter.
- 75cm height.
- 320 litre capacity.
- 3.5kg weight empty (320kg full).
- Suitable heights up to 6'7" (2m tall).
- Unique patented inflatable Thermo lid.
- Rip-stop Polyester fabric strengthened external layer.
- UV resistant skin-friendly PVC inner lining.
- 3 x insulating layers, includes 5mm reflective foil backed insulating foam panels in side and base.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
- 1 x Thermax Ice Tub
- 1 x All Weather Cover
- 1 x Thermo Lid
Accessories pack includes:
- 6 x Durable Support Legs
- 1 x Drain Tap
- 1 x Drain Hose
- 1 x Air Pump
- 2 x Repair Patches
- 1 x User Manual
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The tub incorporates 3x thermal insulated TPE layers, which keep your water at the right temperature for longer.
We also include the Thermo lid, the All Weather Cover as standard!
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Yes, it does!
The Recovery Pod includes both the Thermo lid and Rain Cover, all as a complete package.
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Yes, its fine to add Epsom Salt to your ice bath, there are some really good reasons why you would want to!
Espom salts are safe to use, and may have health benefits by supplementing your magnesium levels, but chloride salts (e.g., table salt, road salt) are not safe to use.
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Always keep the lid on when not in use, to help prevent any debris falling in!
We recommend changing the water once per week without any additives.
When you drain the water from your tub, to extend the life of your next fill, we recommend washing the inside surfaces with warm soapy water.
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Yes you can!
If you'd like the water to last longer, using Bromine tablets or powder should extend the usable time up to 1 month.
Bromine is more skin-friendly and lasts longer than Chlorine in cold water and you'll need very little to be effective.
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We've designed our bath to fit all sizes up to 2.1m tall (6' 7"), whilst minimising water and cooling requirements.
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Super easy! Simply use a hose-pipe, a bucket or container, and add room temperature water. Once filled to approximately 70% full, you'll be ready for your first dip!
Later, we recommend adding ice or ice packs to reduce the temperature further. Our tubs are insulated top, bottom and sides, so will maintain the water temperature for longer than you'd expect!
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Our tub is integrated with 3x thermal insulated TPE layers, a Thermo Lid, and Rain Cover to lengthen the time at a given temperature.
We recommend deploying the tub outside, under shade, to maximise the passive overnight cooling effect, and then adding ice or ice blocks as needed.