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Ice Bath Guides

Everything we know about cold plunging, written down. Twelve guides covering temperatures, costs, water care and placement - with figures we measured ourselves, not borrowed. Free UK delivery and a 2-year warranty on every tub and chiller.

How to Start Cold Plunging: A Beginner's Guide
Start hereHow to Start Cold Plunging: A Beginner's GuideA safe 4-week routine - temperatures, times and the breathing that gets you through the first 30 seconds.
 The 30-Day Cold Plunge Challenge
Start hereThe 30-Day Cold Plunge ChallengeFrom 30-second dips to a comfortable daily plunge - the week-by-week plan with rest-day rules.
 How Cold Should an Ice Bath Be (and How Long)?
ProtocolsHow Cold Should an Ice Bath Be (and How Long)?Temperatures by experience level, 1-3 minute sessions, and the 11-minutes-a-week rule.
 Ice Bath Benefits: What the Evidence Actually Says
The scienceIce Bath Benefits: What the Evidence Actually SaysRecovery, mood and sleep hold up. Fat loss and immunity do not. The honest scorecard.
 Best Ice Baths UK 2026: Tested and Ranked
Buying guideBest Ice Baths UK 2026: Tested and RankedOur range scored on seven measured criteria - held temperature, noise, running cost and more.
 Chiller vs Ice vs DIY Freezer: Which to Buy
Buying guideChiller vs Ice vs DIY Freezer: Which to BuyThe three routes to cold water compared in pounds, effort and safety - with measured figures.
 How Much Does an Ice Bath Cost to Run? (UK)
Running costsHow Much Does an Ice Bath Cost to Run? (UK)We metered a chiller for a month: about 1.2 kWh a day, £15-25 a month all-in.
 Ice Baths for Athletes and Runners
ProtocolsIce Baths for Athletes and RunnersThe recovery dose, and the one timing rule that protects your muscle gains.
 Contrast Therapy: The Sauna and Ice Bath Routine
ProtocolsContrast Therapy: The Sauna and Ice Bath Routine10-15 minutes hot, 1-3 minutes cold, finish on cold - plus the no-sauna version.
 How to Keep Ice Bath Water Clean (UK Hard Water)
MaintenanceHow to Keep Ice Bath Water Clean (UK Hard Water)Filter, sanitise, cover - clear water for 2-4 weeks, and limescale protection for your chiller.
 Where to Put an Ice Bath: Garden, Garage and Planning
SetupWhere to Put an Ice Bath: Garden, Garage and PlanningWeight, drainage, power and shade - and why no planning permission is needed.
 Commercial Ice Baths for Gyms and Clinics
CommercialCommercial Ice Baths for Gyms and ClinicsChiller sizing for back-to-back use, hygiene routines, VAT and trade pricing.

Not sure where to start? Read the beginner's guide first, then work out your monthly cost with the running-cost calculator. Still stuck? Call us on 0800 368 8590 - a real person answers.