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During a cryotherapy session, you stand in a chamber of -110 degrees dry, cold, oxygen-rich air for 3 minutes. This brief exposure to extreme cold activates various health benefits, including reduced inflammation, accelerated muscle recovery, increased energy levels, improved mood, better skin condition, and an ideal way to promote weight loss. Cryotherapy is the natural way to improve your well-being.
The frequency depends on your symptoms or goals and varies from person to person. Elite athletes and people with chronic conditions often use cryotherapy sessions daily, but it is effective even from once a week. It's best to start with multiple cryotherapy sessions close together. A trial subscription or challenge is ideal for this. After the challenge or trial subscription, you'll discover what cryotherapy does for you and how many sessions per week are optimal and/or feasible for you.
During a 3-minute cryotherapy session at -110˚C, the temperature at the surface of your skin drops to near freezing.
This signals the receptors in the skin (nerve endings) to spring into action: they send signals to the central nervous system, and the fight or flight response is activated.
The blood vessels in the skin and the blood circulation in the arms and legs constrict in response to the cold, directing the blood to the vital organs to keep them warm.
The cold reduces inflammatory responses in the body, helping to reduce pain and swelling.
Endorphins are also released. These act as painkillers and promote feelings of relaxation and well-being.
The body must work harder to stay warm during a cryotherapy session, leading to a temporary increase in metabolism and calorie burning.
After the session, the blood vessels can open again, improving blood circulation and allowing nutrients and oxygen to be transported more efficiently throughout the body.
A cryotherapy session is safe to do; however, there are some conditions where cryotherapy is not recommended. Before booking a session, we recommend reviewing the contraindications:
pregnancy
moderate or severely elevated blood pressure (blood pressure higher than 180/100 mmHg)
an acute heart attack or a history of heart attack
unstable angina pectoris: heart cramps that occur without immediate cause and do not go away on their own (impending heart attack)
cardiac arrhythmias
reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS)
cardiovascular diseases with symptoms present
a pacemaker
claudication (also known as peripheral vascular disease or intermittent claudication)
venous thrombosis: blood clot in the veins
acute stroke or a history of stroke
epileptic seizures
Raynaud's phenomenon
fever
cancer
pulmonary diseases with symptoms present
bleeding disorders
severe anemia
claustrophobia (fear of small or enclosed spaces)
cold allergy
age younger than 18 years (requires parental consent for treatment)
acute kidney conditions and acute urinary tract conditions
under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Een losse cryotherapie sessie kost €25, besluit je na een losse sessie een ander product te kopen dan hoef je alleen het verschil bij te betalen. Klik hier voor ons volledige aanbod en weet dat onze abonnementen verreweg de meest voordelige keuze zijn. Deze zijn ook 2 weken voor het einde van iedere nieuwe afschrijving eenvoudig aan te passen of op te zeggen.
Gentlemen wear underwear or sports/swim trunks, and ladies wear underwear, bikini/swimsuit, or sports shorts/top during a cryotherapy session. Bring a bathrobe, t-shirt, sweater, or jacket to wear before and after the session. We also ask you to bring your own face mask for the session; these are also available for purchase at Freezlab.
You live nearby and want to come regularly: Our subscriptions are by far the most cost-effective choice. These can be easily adjusted or canceled 1 week before the end of each month. If you're not sure which subscription suits you, start with our trial subscription, which can be booked once and stops automatically.
If you live further away and come only once:We advise you to book a single session or a 9-credit challenge. With these 9 credits, you can book multiple sessions in a row, creating a truly unique wellness experience.
If you live further away and come occasionally: A session card with 15 credits [valid for 3 months] or 30 credits [valid for 6 months] is the best choice. The validity period is much longer, and you can share your credits with others.