The science behind it is quite simple.
When you expose your body to extremely cold temperatures, your metabolism gets a boost. Your brain sends signals to your body to rush blood to your vital organs and core in order to protect it from freezing.
This circulation increase helps your body burn more calories, from 500 to even 800 calories, the same amount you intake from eating one Big Mac and Medium Fries. On the other hand, to burn 800 calories, you can choose to climb hills with more than 40 pounds of gear or try kickboxing for more than 45 minutes.
Cold temperatures may help the body to break down fat cells faster. These broken-down fat cells are then flushed out of the body through the lymphatic system.
One study shows that cryotherapy may help reduce abdominal obesity in menopausal women, without changing their diet.
There are two types of cryotherapy: Whole Body Cryotherapy and Local Cryotherapy.
Whole Body Cryotherapy is famous for its whole-body cryotherapy chamber. The experience may seem unusual at first, in fact lots of our clients say they felt like they had entered a sci-fi movie. The chamber is sleek and white, and emits the iconic white fog..
You’ll wear gloves, long socks, and slippers to protect your extremities from the cold. Once inside, the chamber will fill with cold air. The temperature can range from -166 to -220 degrees Fahrenheit, so it’s important to breathe normally and relax.
If you are claustrophobic, we’ve got your back. Our chambers have a window that can roll down to allow you to communicate freely with our staff and feel a little less enclosed. A trained Restore employee is always there to answer your questions, talk to you, or even change the music in the cryo chamber. Yes. You can even pick your favorite song to listen to during your sessions!
The session usually lasts for two to three minutes, during which time you’ll likely feel your skin tingling and your skin temperature dropping. However, you should never feel pain or burning. After the session, you’ll step out of the chamber feeling refreshed and invigorated.
Local Cryotherapy maximizes the power of cold to zero in on areas that need the most support, whether it’s your knees, elbows, or a sprained ankle. Local Cryotherapy may promote healing and boost athletic recovery.
Keep in mind that studies have shown that to get the best results, more than one Cryotherapy session is needed.