CARDIOVASCULAR TRAINING

Once upon a time our cardiovascular system was able to deal with a broad range of temperatures, but over time we have become accustomed to central heating, socks and scarves. The key to re-conditioning our bodies is to exercise the minute muscles that surround our arteries, veins and capillaries. These muscles are activated during cold therapy, which is known as Thermo-genesis.

The shock to the body, produced by cold water, puts your circulatory system into overdrive. The body then increases blood flow to warm your core and protect all of your vital organs. Subsequently, it constricts circulation near your skin, increases oxygen levels, heart rate, and respiration rate. Overall this process stimulates blood flow, which is fantastic for your health and cardiac function. Cold immersion is also known to help restore heart rate variability, the variation in the millisecond time periods between successive heartbeats.