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How your body reacts
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The benefits of cold water immersion
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How your body reacts
When exposed to a cold water environment, the human body undergoes several physiological responses to maintain core temperature.
Here are some key reactions to be aware of, especially for first timers:
1. Vasoconstriction
The blood vessels near the surface of the skin constrict to reduce blood flow, which minimizes heat loss. This response helps to preserve core body temperature. If you go too cold, too soon, this can actually feel painful! It’s strongly recommended not to put up with the pain, take a step out and adjust the temperature upwards by a degree or so.
2. Increased Heart Rate
The heart rate increases to pump blood more rapidly, ensuring that warm blood reaches the body’s core and vital organs effectively. This effect causes a positive impact on the inflammatory system. If you experience inflammable in your hips or knees, or elsewhere in your body, and especially for people with arthritis; the cold helps to improve circulation, and reduces pain. Learn more here.
3. Shivering
As the body temperature drops, involuntary muscle contractions (shivering) occur to generate heat. This can increase the metabolic rate, producing additional warmth. Like any body reaction, shivering can be good for you, but don’t over do it. The occasional shiver is ok, but if you’re constantly shivering, it’s time to get out and warm up! Learn more here (susanna_soeberg on Instagram account)
4. Cold Shock Response
Initial exposure to cold water can trigger a gasp reflex. Chiller King recommends a slow and steady immersion of your body up to your shoulders. Like anything new, if you have medical conditions it’s always best to check with your GP or Pharmacist.
The benefits of cold water immersion – for you
1. Increased Metabolism
The body’s metabolic rate may increase in an effort to generate more heat.
2. Mental Effects
Cold water immersion can have positive affects on your mental state, often leading to heightened alertness, and the ability to focus more.
The blood vessels near the surface of the skin constrict to reduce blood flow, which minimizes heat loss. This response helps to preserve core body temperature. If you go too cold, too soon, this can actually feel painful! It’s strongly recommended not to put up with the pain, take a step out and adjust the set temperature on your Chiller King unit.
3. Adaptive Responses
With repeated exposure to cold water, the body may adapt by improving its tolerance. This can include improved circulation and a better ability to maintain core temperature.
How much should I spend to see results?
When you break cold plunging down to the simplest level, the key thing is the cold water, simple isn’t it?
Spending a lot doesn’t change your experience!
Chiller-King believes that cold plunging should be affordable for everyone, not just the few who can afford it. That’s why our chiller units aren’t the most powerful on the market, but they are effective and efficient. When you team them up with our cold pods and water catch trays (for outdoor or indoor use), you can buy all of those items for less than some single chiller units!
At the heart of everything Chiller King does, so the price of our retail unit is £299. This includes all the hoses, connectors and clips ready to get you up and running.
That’s real affordability.