Frequently Asked Questions About Ice Baths

L'eau doit être changée tous les 10 à 15 jours. Pour laver le bain, rincer avec de l'eau claire et du savon. Il est possible d'ajouter du gros sel dans l'eau pour la garder propre plus longtemps.

It is not necessarily necessary to use ice to take a cold bath. The essential thing, to benefit from the benefits, is to have water whose temperature is between 0 and 15 degrees Celsius.

As you become accustomed to the cold, you can lower the temperature of your bath by adding more ice.

You can easily make ice yourself by freezing water bottles, ice packs or Tupperware filled with water to make ice blocks.

Another tip is to contact supermarkets to ask for ice cream, as some give it away for free and in large quantities.

This depends on different factors: the base water temperature, the amount of ice cubes you add, the outside temperature, etc. It is therefore difficult to give a precise answer to this question. On the other hand, we can guarantee that the 5 insulating layers of our bath will keep the water cold for many hours! Plus, the included thermal lid keeps the water cold even longer.

Benefits of an ice bath for the body and health:

  • Acceleration of recovery after physical effort
  • Relief from muscle and joint pain
  • Reduced risk of sports injuries
  • Strengthening the immune system
  • Metabolism stimulation
  • Burns bad fats
  • Improved sleep quality
  • Improved blood circulation
  • Reduction of inflammation
  • Firming of the skin and reduction of cellulite
  • Increased energy and vitality

Benefits of an ice bath for the mind and spirit:

  • Reduced stress and anxiety
  • Stimulation of endorphin production providing a feeling of well-being
  • Increased self-confidence
  • Promoting deep relaxation
  • Improved mood and emotional stability
  • Increased focus and mental clarity
  • Strengthening willpower and discipline
  • Improved resilience in the face of difficulties
  • Development of breathing control
  • Improved body awareness and presence in the present moment

We recommend two ice baths per week to start, so you can enjoy the many benefits.

Regarding the duration, the ideal is 1 to 3 minutes to start.

It is important to start gradually and listen to your body's signals during exposure to cold. Everyone has a different tolerance, so it is essential to respect personal limits and adapt exposure time accordingly.

There is no hard and fast rule regarding the ideal time to take an ice bath, it mainly depends on your availability and the time you have. However, taking an ice bath in the morning can give you a boost of energy for the entire day. This can help you feel refreshed, relaxed and productive from the start of the day. On the other hand, taking an ice bath in the evening can be beneficial for relaxing and improving sleep quality. In conclusion, the choice between morning and evening depends on your personal preferences and your schedule.

IMPORTANT: if you have health problems, a doctor's advice is required before using the ice bath.

DO NOT PRACTICE IF YOU FIND YOURSELF IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CASES:

This practice is strongly discouraged and requires medical advice for people in the following cases:

If you are pregnant, have a history of heart disease or high blood pressure, have diabetes, have a pacemaker, have a history of frostbite, have an open wound, have recently have had surgery, if you have epilepsy or if you have other health problems or risks.

For minors, a doctor's advice is mandatory.

Immersion in ice water can cause a significant decrease in body temperature and constrict blood vessels, which, combined with health problems, can increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes and other diseases. complications.

SIDE EFFECTS

It is also important to note that prolonged exposure to an ice bath can lead to side effects such as hypothermia, frostbite, rapid heartbeat, arrhythmias, allergic reactions and anaphylactic shock.

OUR BEST ADVICE

Despite these caveats, when ice baths are used correctly, they can provide many mental and physical health benefits. We recommend starting with short sessions in the ice bath, 1 to 2 minutes maximum and gradually increasing the exposure time, always listening to your body's signals and avoiding pushing it beyond its limits. boundaries.

Frequently asked questions about delivery

Delivery times are as follows:

- Delivery France: 2 to 4 days by La Poste Colissimo.

- Delivery DOM (Guadeloupe, Martinique, Réunion): 7 to 10 days.

- Delivery to French Polynesia and New Caledonia: 10 to 15 days.

- Delivery to Europe (Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Spain and all of Europe): 3 to 8 days.

We deliver to the following countries: France and DOM (Réunion, Guadeloupe, Martinique), French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Spain and all of Europe.

When your order has been shipped, a confirmation email has been sent to you. Please check your inbox, including your spam and junk folders, if you cannot find the email.

In this email you should normally find a tracking number. To follow the progress of your order, simply enter this number on the site https://www.laposte.fr/outil/suivre-vos-entreprises .

The shipping time is on average 24 hours, you should receive your tracking number within this time.

The Icepiration ice bath comes with a one-year warranty.

You have 90 days to return it if you change your mind. To be returned, the bath must be unused and in its original condition.