With a built-in cooling/heating system and clean water circulation, this stylish cold water bathtub for home use can also be converted into a high-quality hot water bathtub.
Cold water therapy, also known as cold water immersion, has made waves in the health world in recent years. And the trend seems to be going strong . As a leading brand in the space, Plunge seems to have led the trend in 2020, releasing an impressive sauna kit earlier this year that successfully popularized cold baths for soaking at home. With the innovative new Plunge All-In model, set to hit stores on October 18, 2023, the brand, which is at the forefront of technology and aesthetics, is taking a major step forward from its competitors in the premium market.
The stylish design of the Plunge All-In Cold Water Tub, which combines the brand’s latest cold water dispenser and clean water circulation system, makes it the perfect solution for cold therapy at home. (Previously, all the mechanisms had to be mounted outside the tub.) The new All-In Cold Water Tub cools the water to 37 degrees and circulates clean water every 10 minutes.
A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to try out the new Plunge All-In sauna in New York City, and I found the experience to be invigorating. Of course, being just steps away from the Plunge Sauna (pictured below) made it even more enjoyable.
Of course, All-In won’t replace the original design, but it’s a more realistic version of what Plunge co-founders Michael Garrett and Ryan Dewey always dreamed of. “We’ve been working on the prototype (of All-In) for about two years,” Garrett said. “So, we’ve wanted to do it up until now.” What’s next? “We’re also looking at bigger projects, like a four-person hot tub by 2024.”
For those who don’t want to wait, the website and a conversation with Garrett revealed an upgrade option for the improved Plunge All-In model that can turn the new design into a whirlpool tub. While details are scarce at this point, the site already lists a “hot and cold” option for an additional $600. We’ll update this post once we have more details, but having a tub that can run both hot and cold water is a real game changer.
For those who haven’t yet jumped on the cold shower bandwagon? Michael Garrett doubles down on the mental health benefits of meditation. “For the naysayers, it’s not the physical recovery, it’s the mental boost. They call it a ‘neural cocktail’ — dopamine, endorphins, norepinephrine, metabolic boost. The cold shock response is real. I mean, that’s how people survived in Europe 20,000 years ago, right? Our bodies have this mechanism that helps us survive, and we solve that problem by just taking a nice cold shower every day.”
The Plunge All-In is available now on Plunge for $8,990. The Hot and Cold Upgrade is $9,590. Use coupon code “FMALLIN250″ to save $250 on the All-In Bundle
We recommend starting with a temperature of 55 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit (about 13 to 15 degrees Celsius). Temperatures below 60 degrees Fahrenheit (about 15 degrees Celsius) are fine. Then the minimum effective dose will be 1 minute to 90 seconds.
“After doing it for so long, a lot of people can get down to two or three minutes because the first minute is so tough. Once your metabolism gets back to normal, you adapt, and then you can break the three-minute mark.”
It’s good to do some exercises before the game, maybe some squats, push-ups, to get the blood flowing. It really helps. But it’s really just a psychological thing. You have to give it your all. I think it would be harder if you were moving slower.
“My routine is I take 30 mindful breaths and then I jump into the water, put my head in the water, put my hands in, immediately wet my whole body and then start concentrating on my breathing.
Take deep breaths and long exhales – this helps to calm the body. If you feel muscle tension, try to focus on releasing it from your body. It’s like scanning the muscles of the body and then tracking your breath, that’s all.
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The British Columbia-based manufacturer draws inspiration from traditional Japanese craftsmanship and the leisurely design aesthetic of Anthony Estevez.