DIY Cold Plunge: How to Save Money and Experience a Cold Plunge?

by | Oct 9, 2024 | BLOG

In today’s era, the trend of DIY cold plunge has swept people’s lives. With the continuous development of cold plunge, people are more and more accepting of cold plunge, and DIY cold plunge is becoming more and more popular. This article will tell you how to save money and experience a cold plunge, aiming to provide some help for people who want to experience a cold plunge but have a limited budget.

Benefits of Cold Plunge for the Body and Mind

Promote blood circulation in the body.
Relieve physical fatigue and quickly restore the body’s condition.
Control inflammation and limit the process of inflammation and swelling.
Strengthen the immune system.
Activate the body’s stress response, leading to the release of cortisol and relieving stress.

Cheap DIY Cold Plunge Tips: Cold Plunge Equipment

Different people have different ways of ice bathing, and the costs of different cold plunge methods are also different. Cold plunge enthusiasts can choose the method that suits them according to their actual situation. The following will talk about how to reduce costs from cold plunge equipment.

At Home DIY Cold Plunge Using Household Items

If you have a bathtub, bath tub or inflatable swimming pool at home, you don’t need to buy an additional ice bucket, which can greatly reduce costs. You only need to buy ice cubes and add them to experience an ice bath.

coldchiller_bathtub©Photo by Lilinelle

Renovate an Old Upright Freezer

If you want a better ice bath effect, you can buy an old freezer as an ice bath equipment. The freezer itself has a certain refrigeration effect. Renovating the freezer, making a drain, insulation layer, etc., can further ensure the ice bath effect. It is worth noting that this DIY method requires strong hands-on ability and is relatively complicated. However, after the transformation is completed, the transformed freezer needs to meet the use standards.

Inflatable Cold Plunge Tub

Compared with the previous DIY cold plunge methods, this cold plunge method is more expensive. But compared with the ice bucket specially used for cold plunge, the price of the inflatable cold plunge tub is relatively cheap. And the inflatable cold plunge tub can be easily folded and can be used for a long time. From a long-term perspective, the inflatable cold plunge tub is a good choice. At the same time, the inflatable cold plunge tub is not only suitable for DIY cold plunge at home, but also can meet the needs of ice bath enthusiasts for outdoor ice baths.

Solutions to Reduce the Cost of Cold Plunge at Home

The above describes how to DIY cold plunge equipment. Here are two more ways to help reduce the cost of cold plunge.

Make Your Own Ice or Buy Ice Wholesale

Buying ice from retailers for DIY cold plunges can be expensive. If you take ice baths frequently, you can make your own ice or buy ice wholesale from some ice shops. It will be cheaper than buying retail ice in batches.

Save Water

Water costs are expensive in some areas, and saving water can also reduce the cost of DIY cold plunge. Each time you take a cold plunge, you can add cold water according to your height and weight and the capacity of the ice bath container to avoid wasting too much water. In addition, the water in the cold plunge is changed every time, and it can be changed according to the cleanliness of the water.

DIY Cold Plunge: Enhance the Effect of Cold Plunge

If you want to get a better cold plunge experience, you can add some items to further enhance the effect of cold plunge while limiting your budget.

Epsom Salts

Epsom salts can promote sleep and reduce stress, and can also relieve pain. Adding Epsom salts can enhance the effect of ice baths. In DIY cold plunge, Epsom salts are popular among cold plunge enthusiasts.
coldchiller_epsom_salts©Photo by Gram Sustainable

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy can be used during ice baths to enhance the effect of ice baths. The natural fragrance of aromatherapy can make people happy and forget their troubles. If you want a better DIY cold plunge experience, you can use it during ice baths. This method is suitable for people who have already bought aromatherapy at home.
coldchiller_aromatherapy©Photo by LOOKFANTASTIC

Common Questions About DIY Cold Plunge

DIY cold plunge is a novel activity. Many people still have questions about DIY cold plunge. Here are some common questions to help people answer their questions.

Can Cold Plunges Last for a Long Time?

No. The duration of a cold plunge should not be too long. Generally, beginners take 3-5 minutes, and experienced people are willing to extend it appropriately. When taking a cold plunge, you need to know the precautions of ice baths in advance, especially for beginners, to avoid accidents.

How Much Water Is Needed for a Cold Plunge?

Different cold plunge containers have different capacities, depending on the size of the equipment used and your own needs. Generally, water is required to submerge the shoulders and chest. Beginners are advised to soak from the waist. If you want to save water, you can choose a narrower and higher cold plunge tub.

Which Is Cheaper: An Inflatable Cold Plunge Tub or an Old Freezer?

In the short term, the price of an inflatable cold plunge tub is more expensive. But in the long run, the old freezer has high power and consumes high energy, and the electricity bill for using an old freezer will be higher than that for using an inflatable cold plunge tub.

Invest in a Dedicated Cold Plunge Tub: A Long-Term Choice for Cold Plunge

DIY cold plunge can save you money and experience ice baths, but they are not suitable for long-term development. These DIY methods are suitable for people who want to experience ice baths and those who are new to ice baths. If you want to take ice baths for a long time, investing in a dedicated cold plunge tub is a good choice.

Choose professional cold plunge tub equipment, you don’t have to buy ice cubes anymore. The latest cold plunge chiller has high cooling efficiency and can cool water very quickly, allowing you to experience ice baths in the shortest time.

COLDCHILLER is an excellent manufacturer in China. It produces tens of thousands of cold plunge tubs every year and sells them all over the world with rave reviews. Learn more about our products, including stainless steel ice buckets, wooden cold plunge tubs, and inflatable cold plunge tubs. We will provide you with the best quality products, the most affordable prices, and the most advanced services. If you don’t know how to choose a cold plunge tub, you can also check out our blog article: How to choose a cold plunge tub? Click to enter for details.

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