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SCIENCE SUNDAY 🧊 What’s actually happening when the cold hits?

That first plunge triggers your cold-shock response …blood vessels constrict, heart rate and breathing increase, and your sympathetic nervous system kicks into gear.

With controlled cold exposure, your body adapts to the stress. Research suggests cold-water immersion can help:

🧊 Reduce post-exercise muscle soreness
🧊 Support recovery by temporarily reducing blood flow and tissue temperature
🧊 Increase norepinephrine, a neurotransmitter involved in alertness and the body’s stress response
🧊 Support relaxation after the plunge as your body shifts out of that initial stress response
🧊 Potentially support sleep and recovery, particularly when cold exposure becomes part of a consistent routine

The shock lasts seconds.
The recovery hits differently.

That’s the science behind the plunge. 🧊

QB1 knows recovery. 🥶🐅
Joe Burrow stepping out of the cold plunge is exactly the energy we need right now!

Whether you’re getting ready for game day or just focused on feeling better, performing better and making wellness and recovery a priority, come see what contrast therapy is all about.
Your first session is FREE. 🔥🧊 https://contraststudio.com/

Now let’s get some Bengals energy going. Drop a 🐅 if you’re ready for some football and a 🧊 if cold plunge is part of your recovery routine.
WHO DEY!
Patrick Coyne

Science Sunday 🧠❄️🔥

The science is simple. Your body gets stronger when it learns to adapt.

Regular contrast therapy, alternating between an infrared sauna and cold plunge, may help:
• Improve circulation
• Ease muscle soreness
• Support recovery
• Increase energy and alertness
• Reduce stress
• Build physical and mental resilience

The combination of an infrared sauna and cold plunge helps your body recover while giving your mind a chance to reset.

Recover smarter. Feel stronger.

Wellness ContrastStudios

National Self-Care Month 💙

For women who are always showing up…for their workouts, their teams, their families, and themselves—don’t forget one of the most important parts of your routine: recovery.

Training builds strength. Recovery helps you come back stronger.

Contrast therapy supports muscle recovery, improves circulation, helps regulate the nervous system, and gives your body and mind the reset they deserve.

This month, make recovery part of your self-care. Because taking care of yourself isn’t taking time away from your goals; it’s helping you reach them.

First Session is FREE!

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“It’s become part of my weekly routine.” 💙
When our members tell us they’re sleeping better, feeling more energized, and making Contrast Studios part of their wellness routine, that’s why we do what we do.
Thank you, Emily, for sharing your experience. 🙌
Ready to see what contrast therapy can do for you? Come experience the power of the sauna + cold plunge for yourself.

📍Book your first session today.
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What starts as recovery often becomes so much more.
Hunter came for the physical recovery. Marilyn came for the mental clarity.
What they found was something even more valuable: a dedicated 30 minutes to disconnect from the noise, put down their phones, and reconnect with each other.
For Hunter, Contrast helps him recover from the physical and emotional demands of a high-stress career. For Marilyn, it’s a chance to slow down, clear her mind, and recharge after a busy day. Together, it’s become part of their wellness routine—and an investment in their relationship.
In a world full of notifications, stress, and endless to-do lists, sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is take 30 minutes for yourself.
Recovery. Mental clarity. Connection.

🎥 Hear why Hunter and Marilyn keep coming back.
You only have one body. Take care of it.
Because when you leave feeling like a million bucks, 30 minutes is one of the best investments you can make in yourself.