Ice bathing
in South Styria
Ice-cold refreshment for body and soul
Ice bathing is, as the name suggests, a bath in cold water - often ice-cold. But how cold does the water have to be to be called ice bathing? There doesn't have to be ice floating in the water for it to be a classic ice bath. It starts at 5 degrees Celsius and below. Many lovers of cold water prefer to bathe or swim in cold lakes surrounded by nature.
Ice bathing in the Natural Pool in South Styria
ice bathing
For beginners, it is of course advisable to slowly approach the cool temperatures in South Styria and start with water around 15 degrees Celsius. 13 to 15 degrees Celsius is the equivalent of a cold shower and feels very cold to start with. The official temperature for ice swimming (also for ice swimming competitions) is 3 to 5 degrees Celsius. That’s pretty cold!
Our Natural Pool is also open in winter It is “sun-heated”. Therefore very refreshing in winter and around 5 degrees Celsius.
As a warming alternative, the outdoor infinity pool is heated all year round to a cosy 32 degrees! Do you fancy an ice bath?
Our Wellness Area offers much more. Can also be used as day wellness!
Ice bathing is good for you!
What does it do?
The data from many studies is clear: the cold strengthens the immune system, trains the cardiovascular system, converts (bad) white fat into (good) beige, has a stimulating effect on the mitochondria and lifts the mood.
The body can cope well with large temperature fluctuations, provided you always have a dry change of clothes with you.
Benefits for the soul
When you step into cold water, your blood vessels contract due to a natural biochemical reaction chain in your body. As the body struggles to survive in this situation, the warm blood collects inside you to protect your vital organs from the cold shock. Cooler blood circulates in your extremities, arms and legs. Your body reacts to the extreme cold by releasing endorphins, adrenaline and anti-inflammatory corticoids. This all helps to keep you in an alert and happy state, which can last for several hours. When you expose your body to such an extreme situation, there is no room for bad thoughts and discomfort. Your body is busy coping with the extreme cold stimulus and is focussed on peak physical performance.
Who shouldn't do it?
Before you start ice swimming, you should have yourself checked by a doctor and make sure that you are healthy and that your body can withstand extreme exertion.
Ice baths are not recommended under any circumstances for people with cardiovascular weakness or heart problems, as this can lead to cardiac arrest. Important: You should also never go ice bathing alone!
The cold revitalises, strengthens the immune system and gets the circulation going. A natural energy boost that refreshes body and mind and ensures pure vitality!