The Cold Edit

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How to prevent mold and mildew in and around a plunge?
How to prevent mold and mildew in and around a plunge?
By Naomi Myerson|Published on:
You have built a sanctuary. A place of focus, resilience, and recovery. You step into the cold to cleanse your mind and optimize your body. But nothing shatters that meditative...
How to manage pH and alkalinity for clear water in a plunge?
How to manage pH and alkalinity for clear water in a plunge?
By Naomi Myerson|Published on:
You treat your body like a high-performance machine. You track your macros, you monitor your sleep data, and you measure your heart rate variability. Yet, many biohackers ignore the most...
How to choose between a barrel-style plunge and a rectangular tub?
How to choose between a barrel-style plunge and a rectangular tub?
By Naomi Myerson|Published on:
The cold plunge is a binary experience: you are either in, or you are out. You are either comfortable, or you are fighting the vessel. When you decide to invest...
How often should filters be replaced in a plunge system?
How often should filters be replaced in a plunge system?
By Naomi Myerson|Published on:
You have invested in the ultimate tool for human optimization. You have committed to the daily discipline of the cold. You track your temperature, your duration, and your recovery metrics....
How fast should a quality chiller bring water down to 39°F or lower?
How fast should a quality chiller bring water down to 39°F or lower?
By Naomi Myerson|Published on:
In the world of high-performance recovery, patience is a virtue you apply to the ice—not to the equipment. When you decide it’s time to plunge, you want the water ready....
Do self-cooling plunge systems eliminate the need for ice?
Do self-cooling plunge systems eliminate the need for ice?
By Naomi Myerson|Published on:
The image is iconic: the athlete dumping bag after bag of gas station ice into a bathtub, the plastic crinkling, the cubes crashing into the water. For years, this was...
Do Cold Plunges Require Professional Installation or is DIY Fine?
Do Cold Plunges Require Professional Installation or is DIY Fine?
By Naomi Myerson|Published on:
The decision to buy a cold plunge is a decision to upgrade your mental and physical health, along with your resilience and recovery. But as you hover over the "Add...
Can a Cold Plunge be Used Indoors Without Special Plumbing?
Can a Cold Plunge be Used Indoors Without Special Plumbing?
By Naomi Myerson|Published on:
When you picture a cold plunge, perhaps you picture something rugged - a steel tank on a snowy deck or athletes braving the elements in a backyard barrel. But for...
Can a Cold Plunge be Used on a Deck or Balcony?
Can a Cold Plunge be Used on a Deck or Balcony?
By Naomi Myerson|Published on:
There’s something undeniably attractive about an outdoor cold plunge. Picture it: stepping out onto your balcony at sunrise, the city waking up below you, ready to plunge. Or walking onto...
Can Cold Plunging Help With Doms After Intense Workouts?
Can Cold Plunging Help With Doms After Intense Workouts?
By Naomi Myerson|Published on:
You know the feeling well. It’s 24 hours after "leg day," you roll out of bed, and your muscles are screaming. Your range of motion is limited, and walking down...
What’s the Difference Between Cold Plunging at 32°F vs 50°F?
What’s the Difference Between Cold Plunging at 32°F vs 50°F?
By Naomi Myerson|Published on:
In the world of biohacking and high performance, numbers matter. We track our sleep cycles, our heart rate variability, our macronutrients, and our lifting PRs. The same is true for...
Can You Put Essential Oils or Epsom Salts in a Cold Plunge?
Can You Put Essential Oils or Epsom Salts in a Cold Plunge?
By Naomi Myerson|Published on:
When you invest in a premium cold plunge, you aren't just buying a tub of water; you are investing in a sophisticated ecosystem designed to maintain a specific thermal environment,...