Ice baths & cold plunges
From inflatable tubs you fill with a hose to timber barrels and stainless steel plunges with built-in chillers. What you get at each price point, and what it takes to keep the water clean and cold.
The three tiers
- Inflatable, no chiller (under £600). Fill with tap water and add ice. Cheap and portable, but water temperature follows the weather.
- Inflatable or barrel plus a chiller (about £800–£4,000). A chiller holds a set temperature and filters the water, so you change it less often.
- Built-in plunge with integrated chiller (£4,000+). Rigid, insulated tubs designed to sit outdoors year-round.
Safety: cold water immersion is not suitable for everyone. If you have a heart condition, high blood pressure or are pregnant, speak to your GP first, never plunge alone, and keep children away from filled tubs.
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