FAQs

Cryotherapy may help with perceived soreness and feelings of recovery after exercise, but this is not the same as proving that muscles physically repair faster. Research into its effects on different aspects of muscle recovery is ongoing.

There is not one universal time that is right for everyone. Cryotherapy may be used as part of the post-exercise recovery period, either shortly after training or later depending on an individual's routine and recovery goals.

Cryotherapy may help reduce the perceived soreness and discomfort associated with delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). The extent of the effect can vary depending on the individual and the type of cold therapy used.

Cryotherapy may be useful after exercise as part of a wider recovery routine. It is particularly relevant to people who experience significant post-exercise soreness or who have another training session or event coming up soon.

Yes, cryotherapy is safe, as long as it is done with a qualified provider.

There are a number of risks that need to be considered before your sessions. These will be explained and taken into account in the consultation you have before your first session.

While research into the benefits of cryotherapy is still in its infancy, the use cases and popularity prove, so far, that this therapy type is safe for the majority of people.

If you are unsure about whether you can use a cryo chamber for full-body cryotherapy, we recommend getting in touch with our team, who can advise you and run through what to expect from a cryotherapy session.

For your safety, whole-body cryotherapy sessions only last a few minutes

Typically, you will only be in the chamber for between two to four minutes. This allows for optimum results while keeping you safe.

Your session will be monitored by a supervisor to ensure you aren't in there for too long, and sessions may be adapted to help you achieve your goals.

Speak to our experts today if you want to learn more about the length of each session and how we work out how long you should be in the chamber.

Cryotherapy works by exposing your body to ultra-low temperatures, which cause your blood vessels to contract. As the body warms up again, the vessels get a rush of oxygen-rich blood.

The restriction of blood flow can aid pain management for conditions such as arthritis, while the blood flow increase that happens when warming up can help support recovery after exercise.

How whole-body crypotherapy works on the body is well researched. However, the benefits it can have is still ongoing. This means while we can definitively say this is how the therapy works, we can't guarantee it will ahve certain impacts on your body.

We recommend speaking to our team to learn more about the process and what to expect.