“Dude, you paid HOW much for a fancy bathtub?” That’s what my training partner said when I told him I was writing CIL’s Monk Ice Bath review. One month and 50 ice-cold plunges later, I’m ready to tell you if this high-tech recovery tool is worth freezing your assets over. Did the Monk make Sasha’s […]
Author: Johnny @Cold Immersion Life
A 36-year-old former boxer who discovered cold water immersion through his exploration of performance optimization. Based in Colorado, Johnny combines cold water therapy with meditation and extreme fitness challenges. His popular articles often blend scientific research with fringe theories and personal experimentation.
Polar Monkey Star Treatment 2.0 Review
The Deep Dive You Actually Need After three intense months with the Polar Monkey Star Treatment 2.0, I’ve got some real insights to share. Not the fluffy marketing stuff you’ll find everywhere else, but honest, experience-based findings that’ll help you decide if this $6,850 investment is worth your hard-earned cash. Did the Star Treatment 2.0 […]
Rubbermaid 150-Gallon Stock Tank Ice Bath Review & Setup
Listen up, warriors – let’s cut through the BS about fancy ice bath setups that cost more than your car payment. After testing literally every DIY cold plunge configuration imaginable (including one sketchy experiment with a chest freezer that we won’t talk about), I’ve found the holy grail: the Rubbermaid 150-gallon stock tank ice bath. […]
Cheap Cold Plunge Tubs That Actually Work
Listen up, warriors. After spending fifteen years getting punched in the face professionally, I’ve tried every recovery method known to man. But nothing – and I mean nothing – hits quite like a good ice bath. Here’s the thing though: those fancy $10,000 cold plunge setups? Total overkill. I’ve personally tested dozens of budget-friendly options […]
Cryotherapy vs Cold Plunge
Cryotherapy involves short bursts in a super-cold chamber for quick recovery, while cold plunges offer longer, icy immersion for resilience and mood enhancement.
The Ultimate Plunge Review
Let me paint you a picture: I’ve dunked my tattooed hide in everything from glacier-fed mountain streams in Colorado to makeshift ice baths filled with gas station ice. Hell, I once spent three hours in a frozen lake while experimenting with Wim Hof breathing techniques. But nothing – and I mean nothing – prepared me […]
The Best Cold Plunge Tub Review
As someone who’s spent countless hours submerged in icy waters, I’ve put my body and sanity on the line to bring you the definitive guide to the best cold plunge tub for your home. This isn’t your average guide to lukewarm baths – we’re taking a close look at the realm of mind-bending cold exposure […]
Gary Brecka Recommended Cold Plunge
Cold water immersion, commonly referred to as “cold plunging,” has become a staple in wellness routines, thanks to its proven health benefits such as reduced inflammation, enhanced recovery, and improved mental clarity. A prominent advocate of this practice is Gary Brecka, a renowned human biologist and co-founder of the 10X Health System. With over two […]
A Cold Plunge Tub: My Wild Ride (And Why You Need One Yesterday)
I never thought I’d become the guy who willingly submerges himself in a cold plunge tub every morning. I used to complain when the hot water ran out mid-shower. But life has a funny way of throwing curveballs, and sometimes those curveballs come in the form of a 40-degree Fahrenheit cold plunge tub of water […]
