The Many Benefits of Cold Plunging at Home
The Benefits of Cold Plunging at Home
The Denver Post recently published an article about how cold plunges are a hot trend across the state. Colorado does boast a host of beautiful alpine lakes and spas, but what if you didn’t have to leave your house to get the benefits of this kind of therapy?
Key Takeaways: Cold plunging at home provides many health benefits, including improved mood, enhanced athletic recovery, strengthened stress response, and improved immune health. There are some risks to submerging your body suddenly in cold water; always check with a doctor before starting cold water therapy, especially if you have a heart condition.
At Hot Water Productions, we believe in the power of cold plunging for health. Bringing your ice bath practice home makes it both more convenient (now you can enjoy cold water therapy anytime!) and safer. Here are the many science-backed health benefits that make it a no-brainer to bring a cold plunge tub home:
Boosts Mood
Researchers have found that just one 20-minute cold plunge can help improve your mood and reduce tension, anger, depression and fatigue. Another study found that cold water immersion can help you feel more alert, proud and inspired.
Enhances Athletic Recovery
Ice baths have been popular in the athletic community since long before they made it into the mainstream. A cold plunge tub dip can reduce inflammation, ease muscle soreness, and help prevent injury.
Strengthen Stress Response
Scientists believe that the acute stress caused by a dip in an icy cold tub can help strengthen your stress response, meaning it could help you become less reactive to stressors in your everyday life.
Boost Immune Function
Studies suggest that cold water immersion could help strengthen your immune system and protect against illness.
Improves Overall Health
Researchers are finding more and more promising evidence that the benefits of cold plunges are backed by science. One systematic review found that cold water therapy may support cardiovascular health, mental health and insulin resistance.
Not convinced? A systemic review published in January 2025 confirms that cold water immersion has a positive impact on health markers such as inflammation, stress, immunity, sleep quality, and quality of life. Not to mention the long list of successful people, like Tony Robbins, Joe Rogan, David Beckham, Mark Wahlberg, and Chris Hemsworth who swear by the health benefits of cold plunges.
There are some risks to submerging your body suddenly in cold water; always check with a doctor before starting cold water therapy, especially if you have a heart condition.
Need guidance finding the right cold plunge tub for you? Read Hot Water Productions’ cold plunge comparison guide.
Stop by Hot Water Productions at 2511 S. Townsend Ave. Montrose, CO, or call (970) 249-2566 and let our experts help you find the right cold plunge for you.