All your questions, answered.
You are welcome to stay as long as you’d like, we don’t run on appointments. If you want to do the full experience (myofascial, compression, sauna and plunge rounds, after care), you might end up being here as long as 2 hours. You can get a pretty solid experience in as little as an hour though.
Here’s a list:
Flip flops or deck shoes – we are a street shoe-free facility
Water bottle (preferably glass, but not metal)
Towel (we have some to rent if you forget)
Bathing suit or other attire for plunging and sweating
It’s a good idea to not come on a full stomach if you plan to use the heat. That being said, pre-fueling with some light carbs is smart, just to keep from going into a calorie deficit. Contrast therapy burns calories! At the end of your session, hit some protein to really capitalize on the work you just did. Then have a full meal. We have a whole blog post on this here.
It’s true, the plunges are cold. But we think it will be less of a shock than you might think. If you’re coming from the Swedish sauna, you’re going to be hot and sweaty. Moving directly to cold water feels AMAZING. We suggest you start with the 52 degree plunge, which won’t feel as drastic. The hardest part is the first 90 seconds – if you can make it past that, you start to feel a rush of endorphins. It’s honestly addicting!
If you’re still not sure, try just keeping your hands and feet out of the water. Those extremities tend to feel the cold the most.
Of course you can! Better yet, if you have a friend who already has a membership, ask if you can come as their guest so you can visit for free.
We also have a 3-pack deal for just $75 for first timers! While you can’t split this up between multiple people, it is a great way to try it out and get the hang of things before you commit. We think if you try it out, you’ll be hooked