The Experiment: 30 Days of Cumulative Cryotherapy

Christine at Cryo954 in Weston, FL

I first heard about cryotherapy on TV.  It seemed to be everywhere, from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills to Shark Tank to Billions.  By the time I spotted it for the third time, I knew I had to try it.

I was hooked.  

If you aren't familiar, I suggest you click here now for the convenient Google search I have ready for you on links to the benefits of cryotherapy chambers.  They are numerous and they are amazing.  Essentially you step into the equivalent of a shower stall naked and stand in -260 degree-ish dry, cold air for 3 minutes.  Sounds insane, right?  It's not unpleasant.  It is cold, but since the air is dry it is about the equivalent of standing naked in a freezer for 3 minutes.  You know those people who take ice baths?  Yeah, now that's crazy.  This is much more pleasant than that and you stay nice and dry.

After 3 minutes of dry cold air, you're done.  In exchange for that little bit of cold time, you are rewarded with a clear sense of calm, focus, energy and an all over "good" feeling thanks to endorphins and adrenaline.  Any aches and pains you had are gone because they've just been iced into oblivion for awhile.  Your skin is smooth (numb, but smooth), your metabolism is running fast and you feel great.  And that's the super-short summarized list of benefits.  Read about it...I mean it.  

There is evidence of serious benefits in cryotherapy for those who suffer from multiple sclerosis and muscle spasticity, auto immune disease, migraine headaches, rheumatoid arthritis, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, insomnia, osteoporosis, tinnitus, fibromyalgia, herniated discs, spinal diseases, pulled muscles and fat (yes, fat.  I'm fat, I can say it).  All these benefits are researched and the details are on the Cryo954 page here for your convenience if you are looking for a little light reading...zzzzzzzzz.

These days I try to go as often as I can.  We can all use some clear headed, energizing, pain relieving, good feeling in our week, right?  Recently, at my regular favorite Cryotherapy spot, Cryo954 in Weston, Florida, I had a conversation with the owner and the office manager where we discussed the monthly package deal and theorized on the cumulative effects of cryotherapy for someone who did it every day for 30 days.  Weight loss?  Anxiety reduction?  Better sleep?  We know these benefits exist for cryotherapy users, but how would daily usage impact a user?

The challenge was on...

With the exception of Sundays (and a few travel days that I just can't avoid with my busy schedule), I am going to do cryotherapy every single day starting Monday, September 26, 2016 and report on the results.  It's going to get personal and I'm going to share it all - but I've always been the open book type, so let's go!

The journey begins Monday, 9/26/16.