Today, cold recovery is a given in professional sports. The benefits of cold in an athlete’s recovery process have been known for a long time: after training or competing, the body recovers faster when exposed to cold, and cold therapy also reduces delayed muscle pain after a workout.
Effective training takes effective recovery, and the more competitive the pace, the more important recovery becomes. Recovery impacts whether or not an athlete is ready to give their best in the next game and perform at optimal levels.
Effective recovery leads to better performance. In competitive, high-level sports, where athletes are under massive pressure to perform, gaining a competitive advantage in recovery is key. Growing attention is being paid to other areas recovery than rest and sleep. Cold recovery is definitely one of them.
Avantopool ice baths are used by professional sports clubs and top athletes across Europe. In Finland, our cold plunges are used, for example, by the majority of Finnish Elite League teams and by Henri Kontinen, one of world’s best tennis doubles players.
"Avantopool Kinos and Kide have helped with my recovery at home and on the road. After a year of using Kinos at home and Kide at my races, I have noticed a big improvement in my sleep quality. I fall asleep faster and wake up feeling more rested with better recovery values. Traveling around the world has also become easier, as my recovery from jet lag has improved significantly."
”Avantopool Kinos & Kinos Plus are very compact in size which is practical in most ATP tournament venues where space is limited. It is also clearly more hygienic than the pools you see at many tournament venues.”
“I have the Hanki pool & Cooling Unit outdoors on my covered terrace. There is no better way to start the day than dipping in my ice bath. I love it! Perfect for me and my family.”
Faster recovery, both mentally and physically
The Ilves men's football team “recommends Avantpool's cold pools to other athletes and fitness enthusiasts as an excellent recovery tool.”
-Ilves men football team
Avantopool Kinos ice bath helps with recovery
"The intense pace of the game makes the adrenaline flow, and it takes time for your body to calm down after a game. Using the Avantopool cold plunge has relaxed my muscles and helped me relax mentally. It's easier to sleep on game nights."
– Lennart Petrell, HIFK
Cold Plunge Pool Completes the Finnish Sauna Experience
"Customers of Usva by Terhen love the Avantopool cold plunge pool. It brings the health benefits of cold-water therapy into the sauna experience and pairs exceptionally well with the Finnish sauna tradition. Many of our gym members choose us specifically because we offer a cold plunge pool."
– USVA Spa Manager Mikaela Tokola
Cold recovery brings professional-level benefits to ordinary fitness and sports enthusiasts – cold restores, relieves pain, and makes you feel good and energetic.
The problem with home use has always been the lack of an ice bath that’s suitable and affordable enough for ordinary bathrooms. When our Avantopool cold plunges entered the market, that changed for good. We’re thrilled to be able to bring the benefits of cold to active people looking to enjoy the same benefits of cold as the world’s top athletes.
Ice baths are also the perfect addition to well-equipped gyms and sports centers. A gym that invests in cold recovery stands out by offering members the best ways to recover after a workout and a cool new way to boost general wellbeing.
Cold recovery is particularly well-suited and used by pros and amateurs in the following sports:
Science says cold is a total game-changer. It’s like a reset button for your body and mind. Here’s what happens when you take the dip:
Avantopool ice baths are for anyone who loves feeling more alive, alert, and resilient—while stressing less and moving better. Ready to dive in?
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