Why You Should Undergo Cold Water Therapy

Much as a hot bath or shower can be very enjoyable, there are many great benefits to being immersed in cold water, including easing muscle soreness, cooling you down after a hot and sweaty workout and enhancing your immune system and metabolism. 

Small wonder that many elite athletes use ice baths after a hard day of competitive action!

Our facilities here at Be Well Barn enable you to use a range of different cold water techniques, whether that is immersing yourself in water that is above freezing to boost your metabolism, or going all the way and having an ice bath.

You’ll find that we have both indoor and outdoor facilities for this available, all of which are provided in a safe and controlled manner, which is especially important for outdoor pursuits.

Why is it so important to prioritise safety when engaging in outdoor cold water therapy?

Because, firstly, there is the risk of hypothermia, especially for the inexperienced outdoor swimmer. Tragedies can happen even on hot summer days because deep water is still cold and this can cause serious cramps, preventing people from swimming back to safety.

Even for those who are experienced cold water swimmers, there is the problem of pollution. This has been a big political topic amid scandals about sewage dumping in rivers, which has also reduced the seawater quality around many beaches.

Lakes can be affected too, with Windermere, the largest in England, now becoming notorious for its pollution and major algae problem. It is not alone in this, either in the Lake District or across the country.

By using our facilities, you can enjoy all the benefits of cold water therapy, with none of the risks and unpleasant surprises that those who seek it outdoors may face. Our facilities may well be outdoors, but in a controlled environment so you know you can practice this therapy in a safe way.