Cold Plunges Have Taken Over Hollywood: Here Are the Best Ones to Buy Right Now
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For years, Hollywood stars such as Jason Momoa and Chris Hemsworth and award-winning artists like Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga have plunged into ice cold water in the name of wellness. The routine has become even more mainstream in recent years as highly-influential figures like Joe Rogan and Andrew Huberman have used their platforms to endorse the invigorating morning routine as a way to boost productivity, energy and mood.
But the practice goes back thousands of years, long before its TikTok virality, lending credibility to a routine that has raised more than few eyebrows among skeptics of fleeting trends. It might be having its moment, but it’s found a cult following in nearly every generation — and now the science world is slowly, but surely, starting to catch up.
While current research is still relatively thin, studies shows that in addition to boosting energy and mood (effects that are harder to control for), one of the biggest proven benefits is regulating blood sugar. Acute and repeated cold exposure has been found to improve insulin sensitivity, which helps manage your blood sugar — and studies show that the more you shiver, the bigger the benefit. In this sense, the cold can be its own kind of workout. It can even bump up your metabolic rate as much as five times above your resting rate.
Science is still catching up to some of the bigger claims made by the cold plunge community, but anecdotally, thousands of people turn to freezing water as a boost for the immune system, an answer to chronic inflammation, an antidote to anxiety and depression and a manager for stress.
If you’re ready to begin your cold plunge journey, check out some of the best cold plunges on the market to dive into right now:
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Sun Home Cold Plunge Pro
The Sun Home Cold Plunge Pro is a game-changer in cold water immersion technology. The intelligently crafted unit sets itself apart by reaching literal freezing temperatures, providing users with an authentic ice bath experience unlike any other on the market. While many ice plunges advertise themselves as backyard-friendly, this is the only one professionally rated for outdoor use, featuring a robust military-grade exterior fortified with durable coatings to endure even the harshest environments. Plus, the industrial-grade stainless steel tub helps sustain icy temperatures while offering portability with its built-in wheels.
BEST DEAL
Plunge The Plunge
As the name implies, Plunge is one of the most ubiquitous brands in the cold plunge market. Their headlining cold plunge tub uses powerful cooling, filtration, and sanitation to give you perfectly chilled, clean water whenever you want it—no ice needed. It’s also designed for indoor or outdoor use, and have made installation a breeze: just fill your Plunge with a hose, set your temp (as low as 39°F) and commence your new morning routine. It’s currently $500 off on the Plunge website.
MOST LUXE
CoreChill Elite Cold Plunge Tub
If you have more than a few thousand dollars to spare, then CoreCill’s Elite Cold Plunge Tub is the way to go. The price tag is steep, but you get what you pay for, including an adjustable flow rate — a feature not offered by any other plunge on the market. Other distinct features include: a high flow rate to disrupt your thermal barrier and a direct Cold Hydro Dose for pinnacle cold exposure therapy, in addition to a large frame and waterproof exterior.
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Sun Home Cold Plunge – Portable Ice Bath With Chiller
Elevate your well-being with Sun Home’s Portable Cold Plunge, which users cite as improving circulation, reducing inflammation and boosting energy. This innovative unit is the world’s only inflatable and fully-portable cold immersion plunge, boasting a military-grade XL insulated tub and a 1HP smart-chiller and heater. With advanced cooling and heating technology, alongside convenient mobile app control, optimal rejuvenation is at your fingertips anytime, anywhere.
ON A BUDGET
The Pod Company The Ice Pod
If you aren’t quite ready for a four or five-figure investment, then The Pod Company’s Ice Pod is the best way to start off your cold plunge journey. This affordable and portable ice bath is simply designed to enjoy cold water therapy anywhere. Experience a natural high feeling like no other and get all the amazing health benefits, without the need for a chest freezer. The Ice Pod is for indoor and outdoor use, insulated and fits one person.
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