Cryotherapy, the new craze in the health and fitness world. The first time I tried it, I was hooked. Cryotherapy is a process in which you subject your body to extreme cold for a maximum of 3 minutes. In other words, you freeze yourself for 3 minutes in a “chamber” with a temperature as low as -230 F. You’re probably thinking why would anyone want to do this to themselves? Well, there are so many benefits that I think the real question is why would anyone NOT want to do this to themselves? Just to name a few….
- Reduced Inflammation, swelling and pain
- Faster recovery from training/ working out
- Endorphin release
- Cellulite Reduction
- Boosts Metabolism
- Burns 500-800 Calories per session
- Collagen Production
This past fall I was in teacher training for the Tracy Anderson Method, aka the best workout in the entire world, but I will touch on that in a later post. I know this might sound a little dramatic, but I felt like an athlete in training. This method really kicks your ass, and I mean that in the most positive way ever. I was probably working out 2-4 hours a day, 6 days a week. I was constantly sore. No amount of stretching or massaging could help. Luckily, during my training I went to a seminar where The New York City Ballet dancers w
ere being interviewed. One dancer mentioned how cryotherapy was a complete game changer for her in terms of easing her aches and pains. She would not stop raving about it. The very next day I made an appointment at Kryolife in NYC. My first time was even better than I could have imagined. I lasted the whole 3 minutes like a true champ. Yes, it is REALLY cold, but it’s VERY doable. My body felt incredible afterwards. It was like I was gifted a new pair of legs after stepping out of the “cryosauna”. Thankfully, I did the treatment at night, because I was EXHAUSTED afterwards. I slept like a baby. Since then, I’ve gone back about 7 times and it never fails to impress me. It actually gives me a burst of energy now, I love it. I highly recommend trying this once, if not for the benefits at least you can get a cool instagram pic. HOLLLA
