Whole-Body CryotherapyWhole-Body Cryotherapy · WBC · Cold Therapy Chamber
Whole-body cryotherapy is a 2–3 minute exposure to ultra-cold air (–200°F to –250°F) that triggers a powerful anti-inflammatory and recovery response by rapidly cooling the skin's surface.
At a Glance
- Duration
- 2–3 minutes per session
- Frequency
- 2–5× per week for active recovery; 1–2× per week for general wellness
- Best For
- Athletic recovery, inflammation, mood and energy, metabolic activation, contrast-therapy protocols
- Session Feels Like
- Cold but tolerable; rapid breathing and a flush of post-session energy and warmth
In Practice
A brief, intense cold exposure that leaves the body recharged and resilient.
Whole-body cryotherapy surrounds the body with ultra-cold air for two to three minutes. The exposure prompts a powerful physiological response: blood rushes to the core, circulation sharpens, and the body releases endorphins. Regular sessions are used to support recovery, mood, and inflammation management.
- Supports faster recovery from training
- A natural endorphin and mood lift
- Helps manage inflammation
- An invigorating three-minute reset
What It Addresses
Concerns this helps with.
- Muscle soreness and athletic recovery
- Chronic inflammation
- Low mood and energy
- Migraines
- Skin conditions (eczema, psoriasis)
- Sleep quality issues
Common Questions
Common questions, answered straight.
Is whole-body cryotherapy the same as an ice bath?
No. Ice baths use water at about 50°F for 5–15 minutes. Cryotherapy uses dry air at about –200°F for 2–3 minutes. Because the cooling is faster and more superficial, cryotherapy is generally easier to tolerate and easier to fit into a daily routine — but both have research support, and many members use them complementarily.
What does cryotherapy actually do to the body?
Rapid surface cooling triggers vasoconstriction (narrowing of blood vessels), then a rebound vasodilation that flushes oxygenated blood through tissue. The response also releases norepinephrine, reduces inflammatory markers, and activates brown adipose tissue. Many members report immediate energy and mood lift in the hour after a session.
How cold does the cryotherapy chamber get?
Our chambers reach between –200°F and –250°F. Because the air is dry, the perceived cold is milder than a wet cold of the same temperature. Sessions are timed for safety; you remain in continuous contact with the operator throughout.
Can cryotherapy help with weight loss?
Cryotherapy isn't a weight-loss treatment, but the brown adipose tissue activation it produces has been associated with modest increases in metabolic rate for hours afterward. Members who use cryotherapy as part of a structured fitness and nutrition program may notice changes — but the primary value is recovery and inflammation, not body composition.
