The Science & Experience of Cold Plunge Therapy

Research & Clinical Partners

Marius Brazaitis

Lithuanian Sports University

Dr. Jacob Perkins

Summit Sports & Spine

David Tate, PhD

University of Utah
& Valhalla Plus

Stefan Hartman, PA

Iron Direct Primary Care

Joe Dituri, PhD

University of South Florida

Thomas P Seager, PhD

Jun 168 min read

Cortisol Controversies

Do ice baths cause a dangerous cortisol spike that will burn out your adrenals? Or are some social media influencers pulling your leg?

Ice Bath Benefits at Colder Temperatures

Thomas P Seager, PhD

May 265 min read

Ice Bath Benefits at Colder Temperatures

There is no optimal ice bath temperature. Metabolic benefits are found in a cold plunge, but for heart rate variability, go colder.

Thomas P Seager, PhD

Jul 17, 20239 min read

Ice Bath Stress: Resilience

Ice bath therapy may improve your response to stress and extend your lifespan by building psychological resilience.

Thomas P Seager, PhD

Nov 25, 202213 min read

Q: "Should I Shiver in the Ice Bath?"

Cold thermogenesis can be shivering muscles or non-shivering brown fat. Which is better? Follow this guide to get more from your ice bath.

Ice Bath vs Cold Plunge for Heart Rate Variability (HRV)

Thomas P Seager, PhD

Oct 18, 202210 min read

Ice Bath vs Cold Plunge for Heart Rate Variability (HRV)

Ice bath therapy can improve heart rate variability (HRV), but only when the water temperature is cold enough to scare you.

Set Your Ice Bath to a Temperature That Frightens You

Thomas P Seager, PhD

May 31, 20216 min read

Set Your Ice Bath to a Temperature That Frightens You

The psychological benefits of the ice bath are only found at temperatures low enough to scare you, which is why Joe Rogan plunges at 34F.

Thomas P Seager, PhD

Apr 9, 20213 min read

Ice Bath Psychology

As you progress from cold showers to ice baths, you will find that the psychological benefits are found at temperatures that frighten you.

Thomas P Seager, PhD

Oct 13, 20205 min read

Stress Inoculation Therapy

Stress inoculation training strengthens resilience by activating hormesis. An ice bath may be the ideal challenge.

The Science & Experience of Cold Plunge Therapy

Research & Clinical Partners

Marius Brazaitis

Dr. Jacob Perkins

David Tate, PhD

Stefan Hartman, PA

Joe Dituri, PhD

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