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What Really Happens After Using An Ice Bath Daily For 30 Days
As highlighted in our online news, Rob Carlin, Managing Director at Superior Wellness took part in a 30-day study recently to assess the benefits of using a Chill Tub in his daily routine.
Cold water therapy can have many different benefits on the body including reducing muscle soreness, improving recovery time, decreasing inflammation and improving circulation.
Working in partnership with TransformNow Superior Wellness set out to assess what happens to your body after using the ice bath every day for 30 days prior to Rob’s daily workout. Dr Imran Khan, founder of TransformNow, has over 20 years of experience in the health sector on both a practical and academic level supported this study. Based nationwide, they are proud to have won UK Fitness Awards in 2019 for Science and Innovation.
Before starting this 30-day study, Rob travelled to their Birmingham office to see Dr Imran Khan at Transform Now to undergo different assessments to measure the following body levels including the following:
Rob also had the same series of tests with TransformNow at the end of the 30-day study so the results could be compared. The tests were taken exactly a month afterwards and at the same time of day.
With the results analysed, Dr Khan confirmed the following: “All markers are slightly better by a few percentage points. The study has indicated that the inflammation has decreased from 9.06 to 7.06 mg/L, a 22% decrease.
“Rob’s cortisol levels have also reduced by 24.9% from 533 to 400 nmol/L whilst his testosterone levels have also increased by 16% from 12.20 to 14.20 nmol/L. And from the immunology tests, Rob’s Rheumatoid Factor has decreased from <10 to 9.00 and the Interleukin 6 has decreased from 4.6 to 3.2.
“Rob is at an advantage as he is already incredibly lean and trains every day. Therefore, the results have indicated only a slight change. If we had done the same study with someone with a different body composition who did not exercise regularly the results could have been very different.
“The study was also only for the duration of one month. If the study had been for eight weeks instead of four weeks, the results may have indicated a greater impact.
“Overall I can say that using the Chill Tub every day has indicated that it can result in minor improvements on the body. Due to the short length of the study we can’t conclusively say that it proves it but certainly it is a very good indication.”
Other key indicators that changed include Rob’s weight that reduced from 77.5kg to 75.8kg, his BMI reduced from 23.4 to 22.9 and his body fat percentage reduced from 12.8% to 11.9%. Rob’s genetic age was also 2.5 years younger than he actually is which is another indicator that using an ice bath every day is a good thing.
Speaking about the study, Rob advised what it was like using the Chill Tub every day: “I actually enjoyed the experience. The first few days were hard but once I got used to it I was actually looking forward to using the Chill Tub. I did notice a considerable difference in my energy levels and it certainly help with my recovery from training.
“I suffer from poor circulation and took a photo at the start of the study and at the end and my circulation had definitely improved.
“I also felt it improved my mental health too. I felt much happier and positive and on average I actually slept better too.
“I would like to thank Imran and the team at TransformNow who provided me with the tests to carry out this study.
“I am also continuing with the ice bath journey and I am now a regular user of Chill Tubs.”
It’s important to note that Chill Tubs are not suitable for everyone and can be uncomfortable or even dangerous for some individuals. It’s always best to consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new recovery routine.
For more information contact Superior Wellness on 01246 932448 or visit www.superiorwellness.co.uk
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As highlighted in our online news, Rob Carlin, Managing Director at Superior Wellness took part in a 30-day study recently to assess the benefits of using a Chill Tub in his daily routine.
Cold water therapy can have many different benefits on the body including reducing muscle soreness, improving recovery time, decreasing inflammation and improving circulation.
Working in partnership with TransformNow Superior Wellness set out to assess what happens to your body after using the ice bath every day for 30 days prior to Rob’s daily workout. Dr Imran Khan, founder of TransformNow, has over 20 years of experience in the health sector on both a practical and academic level supported this study. Based nationwide, they are proud to have won UK Fitness Awards in 2019 for Science and Innovation.
Before starting this 30-day study, Rob travelled to their Birmingham office to see Dr Imran Khan at Transform Now to undergo different assessments to measure the following body levels including the following:
- Inflammation Levels: C-Reactive Protein (CRP), Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) and Interleukin-6 (IL-6)
- Testosterone Levels: Total Testosterone Test and Free Testosterone Test
- Additional Markers: Cortisol Levels, Complete Blood Count (CBC), Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) and Creatinine, Liver Function Tests and Lipid Profile
- Subjective Markers: Energy Levels, Sleep Quality and Mood
- Body Fat Percentage
- Expiration Lung Volume Test
Rob also had the same series of tests with TransformNow at the end of the 30-day study so the results could be compared. The tests were taken exactly a month afterwards and at the same time of day.
“Rob’s cortisol levels have also reduced by 24.9% from 533 to 400 nmol/L whilst his testosterone levels have also increased by 16% from 12.20 to 14.20 nmol/L. And from the immunology tests, Rob’s Rheumatoid Factor has decreased from <10 to 9.00 and the Interleukin 6 has decreased from 4.6 to 3.2.
“Rob is at an advantage as he is already incredibly lean and trains every day. Therefore, the results have indicated only a slight change. If we had done the same study with someone with a different body composition who did not exercise regularly the results could have been very different.
“The study was also only for the duration of one month. If the study had been for eight weeks instead of four weeks, the results may have indicated a greater impact.
“Overall I can say that using the Chill Tub every day has indicated that it can result in minor improvements on the body. Due to the short length of the study we can’t conclusively say that it proves it but certainly it is a very good indication.”
Other key indicators that changed include Rob’s weight that reduced from 77.5kg to 75.8kg, his BMI reduced from 23.4 to 22.9 and his body fat percentage reduced from 12.8% to 11.9%. Rob’s genetic age was also 2.5 years younger than he actually is which is another indicator that using an ice bath every day is a good thing.
Speaking about the study, Rob advised what it was like using the Chill Tub every day: “I actually enjoyed the experience. The first few days were hard but once I got used to it I was actually looking forward to using the Chill Tub. I did notice a considerable difference in my energy levels and it certainly help with my recovery from training.
“I also felt it improved my mental health too. I felt much happier and positive and on average I actually slept better too.
“I would like to thank Imran and the team at TransformNow who provided me with the tests to carry out this study.
“I am also continuing with the ice bath journey and I am now a regular user of Chill Tubs.”
It’s important to note that Chill Tubs are not suitable for everyone and can be uncomfortable or even dangerous for some individuals. It’s always best to consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new recovery routine.
For more information contact Superior Wellness on 01246 932448 or visit www.superiorwellness.co.uk
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