Pro Athlete Benefits

Benefits of Cryotherapy and Celebrity Use

Are the benefits of cryotherapy that athletes are seeking backed by science?

Cryotherapy has become one of the latest trends with celebrities and athletes alike. It proposes many benefits that many claim to be true. It is a more comfortable, quicker, and an effective alternative to traditional ice baths. There has been much research into explaining the science behind cryotherapy. What it comes down to is that cryotherapy helps relieve pain from muscle aches and stiff joints. It can even improve the quality of sleep. This treatment uses cold liquid nitrogen gas to soothe the user’s muscles. It also works to give them a renewed sense of energy and vitality. 

Basic Process of Cryotherapy

Since cryotherapy is for the whole body the user stands exposed in a chamber. The cold envelops the user for three minutes, with the temperature slowly dropping to as low as -230 degrees Fahrenheit. Despite the drop in temperature, the procedure is completely safe. The body prevents hypothermia by pushing surface blood flow to the core to protect the internal organs. While in the warm core the blood is enriched by endorphins released by the hypothalamus. When the user steps out of the chamber and out of the cold, the warm blood returns to the skeletal muscles and skin. This distributes the nutrients from the core to the rest of the body. The cold also helps decrease inflammation and pain in joints and muscles. Since the body inside the chamber releases endorphins, this creates an increase in energy and an improved sense of well being. Surely, these benefits are useful to those with an active lifestyle.

Who is using this treatment, and why?

Cryotherapy for athletes is proven to work. Athletes are prone to soreness and injuries, so whole body cryotherapy can help them heal. Floyd Mayweather used cryotherapy in 2015 prior to his fight with Manny Pacquiao. He would use whole body cryotherapy sessions following his training. Cryotherapy benefits athletes, such as Lebron James, Kobe Bryant, and Steph Curry. These athletes among many others have used cryotherapy following their training. Usain Bolt, the fastest short-distance runner alive, loves this treatment as well. All use cryotherapy to feel better and recover faster.

Repeated Users Get the Benefits

Aside from famous athletes and teams, other celebrities swear by this treatment. Tony Robbins, an inspirational speaker, not only has bought sessions of cryotherapy but also owns a cryotherapy chamber in his home. Due to this he can use the chamber for many sessions per week. He refers to cryotherapy as one of the best modern-day technologies. Robbins claims cryotherapy is essential to his recovery and daily routine. Others like him have bought and installed chambers in their homes for private use.

Those Who Seek the Benefits

Here is a more complete list of individuals who have used and promoted whole body cryotherapy. Notice that not all are athletes since others can enjoy the uses of cryotherapy as well:

Hugh Jackman

Usain Bolt

Cristiano Ronaldo

Jamie Vardy

Dr. Oz

Tony Robbins

Justin Gatlin (sprinter)

Shaquille O’Neal

Joe Rogan

Carlos PenaVega

Mo Farah

...and many more.

As far as broader groups go, some who have tried cryotherapy include:

Cast of Dancing with the Stars

LA Lakers

Phoenix Suns

Dallas Mavericks

New York Knicks

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