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We’re all seeing it- the videos going viral across social media of people dunking their bodies into gallons of ice cold water. Similar to working out, if you don’t post or talk about it, it didn’t happen, right? Whether you’re posting selfies from the plunge or sitting in solitude, the health benefits far exceed being the toughest one in the room.
Here’s the kicker; it requires you to submerge up to the top of the neck. For those who love to camp out from the waist down, you might not be reaping the cardiovascular benefits plunging can provide. Studies have shown that resting heart rate can lower in real time with a potential long term impact on higher HRV. Learn more about the importance of HRV here.
We broke down some of the best cold plunges of 2024 and why they’re contenders for your next home wellness splurge.
The self-cleaning Sun Home Cold Plunge™ is an industrial grade built tub designed to withstand the elements. Whether you’re contrast training with the Sun Home Equinox ll or starting your day with a shock to the system, this is the one you want to build your cold plunge routine with. Its sleek design fits seamlessly into any garage or yard setup and contains an ice generator to chill water down to 32 degrees. Built in circulation pumps keep water temperatures in the chill zone along with an added LED lighting system for nighttime use. Our favorite part? The self-cleaning ozone and UV sanitation chamber for ultimate disinfection. The Sun Home Cold Plunge is a best in class product for health and wellness.
No stranger to the scene, Ice Barrel debuts its third model in less than four years and this time, they’ve outdone themselves. Boasting the best price of plunges with an upright design and seamless integrated steps, getting cold just got easier. Lined with polyurethane foam insulation throughout the barrel and a lid that helps keep water colder for longer, you’ll find it competing with tubs that have built in cooling systems.
If a cold plunge wins best cool factor, it’s the Polar Monkey Portal 2.0. From outer space monkeys to bananas galore, these designs bring elevated fun to any space. Coming in both standard and large sizes, pick yours based on available size or needed length. Guests will be talking about more than just the design- the Polar Monkey hosts both cold and heat systems, going as low as 37 degrees and up to 102 degrees. It’s equipped with chlorine free and ozone sanitation, and automatic 20 micron filtration and is app controlled. Stop monkeying around and find yours.
Customization means personalization and the Renu Therapy Cold Stoic Classic brings both. Choose from California Redwood, Pacific Cedar, Shou Sugi Ban-Dark Burn, or Shou Sugi Ban-Tiger Stripe for your favorite deck along with five base color options. Coming with a step up stool and protective lid, there’s also an option to add a spa red light feature. Control the tank temperature through the programmable thermostat and sink into the most elevated plunge on the market.
Plunge turned up the hit with its recent sauna addition to their already impressive lineup of six different cold plunge products. Crafted from premium acrylic fiberglass with a reinforced metal base, the Plunge Evolve XL is designed for a lifetime of wellness. The tub features fast cooling with PlungePure™ technology, an average of 30% quieter decibel reading compared to its previous model in noise, and is app-controlled for easy temp setting before you get out of bed or pull into the driveway. Hailing from California, Plunge urges you to take the plunge and change your life.