Cryotherapy Brisbane

Cryotherapy is the perfect way to get the most out of your exercise regime by helping to flush your body off stored lactic acid as well as reduce the inflammation that can occur in your muscles from extended periods of training. This means that you can speed up your recovery time and enhance your performance like many elite athletes.

During a whole body cryotherapy session, your body goes through a process called vascular constriction which sends all of your blood to the core of your body to protect your vital organs. The heart pumps harder and blood flows faster, circulating through the cardiovascular system. This means that the blood becomes oxygen-enriched and is flooded with good enzymes and nutrients. By increasing circulation and blood flow in this way it helps the body in the removal of toxins, and improves the efficiency in organs aids the body in being able to flush out toxins and other waste products.

The cold temperatures cause your heart to divert the oxygen-rich blood from joints, limbs, spine, and muscles to feed the vital organs which means that inflammation can be immediately decreased. Cryotherapy also elevates anti-inflammatory chemicals within the body which reduces inflammation systemically making it perfect for those with chronic illnesses such as rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, post-surgery wounds, and swelling.

In the extreme cold, even though only short, our body fights to restore its core temperature which swiftly raises our metabolism, frezzes the fat cells and burns calories as it aims to generate heat. This means that a single short session (under 5 minutes) can burn anywhere between 400 and 800 calories (equivalent to about 30 minutes in the sauna).

In addition to the powerful effects on the skin of detoxification, cryotherapy stimulates collagen production while reducing cellulite. The sub-zero temperatures activate cellular repair mechanisms to reduce wrinkles and improve overall skin tone. This helps to slow the signs of aging and also helps the symptoms of eczema, psoriasis, blemishes and acne.

When the brain is exposed for short periods of time to extreme cold temperatures it triggers an increase in the hormone and neurotransmitter norepinephrine which lowers stress while elevating your mood and dramatically increasing your focus. Many cryotherapy clients report a lowering in anxiety and stress levels which helped with restless sleep and even insomnia.

Whole-body cryotherapy helps to release large amounts of Endorphins, which in turn helps to reduce your cortisol levels. This helps with your body’s immune system by boosting your body’s organs cellular functions so you can have good cell growth. It has also been shown to increase the number of white blood cells (our body’s main defense against infection).