Cold plunge, heat & contrast therapy
Contrast therapy is one of the oldest recovery practices — here’s how to bring cold plunges, sauna heat and contrast home.
Alternating heat and cold is a long-standing recovery ritual that may help with perceived soreness, stiffness and relaxation. At home it can be as simple as a cold tub in the morning and a sauna blanket at night.
Start conservative with cold exposure, keep sessions short, and never use extreme cold or heat if you have a heart or circulatory condition without clearing it with your doctor.
What to look for
- Cold plunge tubs — Insulated tubs (with or without a chiller) for consistent cold-water immersion. Browse on Amazon →
- Sauna blankets — Infrared blankets that bring sauna-style heat to any room. Browse on Amazon →
- Ice bath chillers — Water chillers that hold your plunge at a set temperature year-round. Browse on Amazon →
Full hands-on reviews for this category are on the way. In the meantime, start with our best massage guns guide and the complete at-home recovery routine.
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