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Cryo chamber after sport – recover faster
Anyone who trains hard knows the next day: soreness, a bit of exhaustion, the body needs time. Many use the whole-body cryo chamber after sport – but not immediately afterwards. Effects and tolerability are individual. Here you learn when and how to best use cold at BUZZ Vienna.
What cold triggers in the muscle
After sport, muscles are well perfused and stressed. Soreness has many contributing factors. Many find cold a soothing finish – effects are individual and not guaranteed.
After the session comes the precious phase: as the vessels widen again, oxygen-rich blood flows into the stressed muscles. Supply instead of congestion – the body has more reserves to repair faster.
Timing and frequency
The cryo chamber should not be used directly after sport. Ideally wait at least 4 hours after training – optimally 12–24 hours later, during the muscle recovery phase. This can support regeneration and allow a new training stimulus to be set sooner.
Many who use the chamber 2–3 times a week find the application pleasant. Effects and tolerability are individual. Cold doesn't replace sleep or rest.
Cold after sport – what's proven at BUZZ
At BUZZ many members combine training and cryo chamber: 60 minutes of sport, then – after sufficient time – 2–3 minutes of cold, then warm clothes, plenty of water, a calm round. Many who stay consistent find their training more pleasant. Individual effects are not guaranteed.
Who is this suitable for?
- Strength athletes training many sessions a week
- Endurance athletes, runners, cyclists, triathletes
- Team-sport athletes in a training block
- Competitors with a tight schedule
- Hobby athletes with job and family
- Gym regulars who feel tired
Your start in 3 steps
Train as usual
You finish your training, then head to the changing room.
Wait the right amount of time
At least 4 hours after training – ideally the next day – is the optimal time for the cryo chamber.
2–3 minutes cryo chamber
You enter the chamber in suitable clothing, move gently and let the stimulus work.
Dress warm and feel it
You warm up after the session, drink water and feel the clear recovery.