Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Also known as contrast therapy, it is a tried and tested technique for athletes’ recovery and has health benefits for non-athletes too.
What does science say about it?
- Increased blood flow volume
- Detox your body naturally
- Natural skin rejuvenation
- Optimises blood circulation
- Flushes lactic acid from muscles
- Faster fatigue recovery and enhanced energy levels
- Helps minimise joint inflammation
- Can help prevent DOMS (Delayed onset muscle soreness)
- May help reduce the likelihood of Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia
Not everybody has a lake on their doorstep, so this is where the Lay-Z-Spa ice baths come into play. You can complement a Lay-Z-Spa hot tub with an ice bath for easy, at home contrast therapy
lay-z-spa.co.uk/collections/ice-baths
Also known as contrast therapy, it is a tried and tested technique for athletes’ recovery and has health benefits for non-athletes too.
What does science say about it?
- Increased blood flow volume
- Detox your body naturally
- Natural skin rejuvenation
- Optimises blood circulation
- Flushes lactic acid from muscles
- Faster fatigue recovery and enhanced energy levels
- Helps minimise joint inflammation
- Can help prevent DOMS (Delayed onset muscle soreness)
- May help reduce the likelihood of Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia
Not everybody has a lake on their doorstep, so this is where the Lay-Z-Spa ice baths come into play. You can complement a Lay-Z-Spa hot tub with an ice bath for easy, at home contrast therapy
lay-z-spa.co.uk/collections/ice-baths
