Increased collagen production and reduced inflammation can both be achieved with cold therapy.
As I watched people leave the private area one by one with glowing cheeks and cheerful smiles, my worries started to fade.
I wasn’t sure if I would like cryotherapy, a health trend made popular by celebrities like Daniel Craig and Jennifer Aniston, because the idea of walking into temperatures of -100 C made me feel cold when I’m already struggling to stay warm in front of the fire in the winter.
I had never heard of cryotherapy before attending an event with Vitamin Well, who had just introduced four non-carbonated low-calorie beverages packed with vitamins and minerals to the UK, but I was pleasantly surprised by the outcomes.
Utilizing liquid nitrogen to cool the air around you and trigger a physiological response in the body, cryotherapy chambers, also referred to as cold therapy, are used.
The chambers at UNTIL have a temperature range of -85oC to -110oC and can hold people for up to 2-3 minutes. When you enter the chamber, your blood rushes to shield your internal organs, and when you leave, fresh blood rushes back to your extremities, offering a plethora of health advantages.
Before entering the chambers, take off any jewelry you may be wearing, and make sure your clothes and hair are dry to reduce any discomfort.
The maximum amount of skin exposure is perfectly acceptable in swimsuits, underwear, or sports bras and shorts. For areas of your body that are susceptible to becoming too cold, you will be provided with a face mask, socks, quilted shoes, gloves, and ear muffs. As you might imagine, this makes for a very attractive uniform.
Which benefits can you expect from cryotherapy?
Cold therapy can support collagen development, reduce inflammation, help with weight loss, and, my personal favorite, improve sleep in addition to enhancing mood by releasing endorphins.
So, whether you want to maintain a toned physique with a higher metabolism or recover from an injury by increasing the amount of oxygenated blood in your tissues, the few minutes spent in the freezing cold are well worth it. Each session is thought to burn up to 800 calories.
Who are the famous people who vouch for cryotherapy?
Given its numerous advantages, we are not surprised that the health fad has become popular among celebrities. Jennifer Aniston told Shape, “I just tried cryotherapy recently when I was having some injuries and I was amazed. Even though those three minutes initially seemed to last for four years, they were actually quite helpful.
“I’ve experienced every imaginable type of injury. She once said, “When you abuse your body as much as I have by jogging and down-dogging, it ultimately tells you to bug out!” And, judging by her youthful complexion, we can assume the other perks were appreciated as well.
In the meantime, cryotherapy tanks have been hailed as “good for everything” by Carol Vorderman, “really invigorating” by Emma Willis, and “helpful for everything” by Daniel Craig while he plays James Bond.
If you’re unsure whether you want to commit to going to the chambers and paying the associated £95 per session, take a cue from Joe Wicks and Gemma Atkinson, who have ice baths in their gardens.
The celebrity endorsements speak for themselves, but after just one session, it’s difficult to say with certainty that I’ve reaped the full benefits. I had the best sleep of my life, in my opinion.
After what I can only describe as a post-workout high, I felt energized for a few hours (probably helped by my Vitamin Well Recover drink, which contains magnesium, folic acid, and vitamin B12) before my body was completely relaxed. That’s nine hours of uninterrupted sleep for a chilly two minutes.
