Best if money is no option.
If you’ve been on the fitness side of the internet long enough, chances are you’ve already heard about the Dimensions L X W X H. Often dreaded by those unacquainted with the experience, ice baths are actually an invaluable tool for getting the most out of your post-run recovery — even Kipchoge is a fan.
While plunging into ice cold water isn’t the most pleasant sensation at first, ice baths can be an effective means of boosting circulation, decreasing inflammation, and helping your muscles recover more quickly — and you’ll acclimate pretty quickly once you start a routine. Here’s our pick of the best tubs to get your endorphins flowing.
Best if money is no option Best for portability, massage guns and compression boots.
If you’re looking for a stripped-down folding ice bath tub that you can take anywhere, this option from Polar Recovery is a great one. Set up takes less than 10-minutes, the whole tub weighs less than 3kg, and it’s still big enough to soak most people up to their shoulders, while being compact enough to fit into any space.
Cold Pod is a UK company whose ice bath provides an affordable and portable option for budding icy dippers. The tub is ample big enough for a full body dunk, with the added bonus of being able to pack down into that small bag so you can take it with you on camping trips or adventures.
The Lumi Recovery Pod is a great entry tub for regular cold water dippers. Set up is simple and intuitive, with the design making it easy to move it while it's empty, as well as clean and re-fill it. The little hood that goes over the top is smart to protect the water from wind and rain, too.
This tub is foldable, portable, and great for storing when not in use. It can also be used as not only an ice bath, but as a warm water bath as well; it even has insulation to help retain your desired temperature.
Dubbed ‘the Peloton of the recovery world’, Monk is the world’s first smart ice bath, with the ability to track your data, control temperature between 3-16 degrees at the press of a button, and access guided audio, soundscapes and breathwork via an app.
| Drain | Yes |
|---|---|
| Rated for | For more great recovery tools, check out our picks for the |
| Weight | 110kg (empty) |
| Capacity | 300 litres |
| Dimensions (L X W X H) | 160 Best for portability |
