

'It’s my go to recovery practice' says the trainer, who jumps in the chamber at least twice a week after intense Jiu-Jitsu and weightlifting sessions, 'it decreases inflammation - which I’ve noticed in particular, surprisingly, in my finger joints. ‘This can include a stimulation of the body’s metabolic rate - with between 500 – 800 calories burnt per session’ Dr Yannis explains, ‘plus the treatment also helps with anti-inflammation so it’s great to include as part of a healthy lifestyle which includes regular exercise.’įor Artur Zolkiewicz, Manager at Workshop Gymnasium in Knightsbridge (favoured by TV celebrities and catwalk models) cryotherapy has become an integral part of his body-enhancing regime.

Long term, and with multiple use, you can see even more results.
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Dr Yannis Alexandrides, a plastic surgeon who founded 111Cryo and has since rolled his icy chambers out across the UK, tells us the main ones are ‘clarity of mind, an endorphin rush, muscle recovery and a visible tightening of the skin in the most immediate term’. The proven benefits are plentiful, but varied. What are the benefits of cryotherapy for my body? The chambers, not unlike a glass-doored shower usually sized to fit one person, are set at around an icy -90 degrees celsius, and you’ll be there for around 3 minutes (less for beginners, slightly more for the hardcore and experienced). However, in recent years it is most commonly associated with immersing the whole body in the extreme cold for a specific time duration, specifically in ‘cryo-chambers’. IMAXTREE.COM Imaxtree What is cryotherapy?Ĭryotherapy literally means ‘cold therapy’, which can mean using cold temperatures, ice, or cold tools (ice packs, sprays, probes…) to help the body.
