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Tips on Choosing a Cryotherapy Clinic

It’s no surprise that Cryotherapy in Sydney is really taking off. Sydney is a big party town for all age groups, but it’s also for the fit, healthy, full of activity types as well.

Cryotherapy is of course the perfect way to recover from a big night out while destroying any bloated evidence of cocktails, beer, or table top dancing spills. It’s not just the feel good and recovery factor, it’s also the ability to do it all over again the next night.

Cryotherapy clinics throughout the United States have seen hundreds of celebrities from all disciplines; sports, modelling, acting and Insta-models, flock in for cryo treatments on everything from sprains and injuries to anti aging and weight loss to increased stamina and improved sleep.

Choosing a Cryotherapy Clinic

As Cryotherapy clinics gain momentum and popularity, there have been a few shoddy operators popping up looking to make a quick buck with little effort. Globally there has never been an incident involving clients undertaking Cryotherapy, and it’s best to keep it that way. So be smart about your choices and give your mind a rest while your body gets a boost.

When it comes to your health you want to be sure you are doing the right thing for your body so it’s time to check in on the elements that make a great cryotherapy clinic, so you can make the best choice for  enjoying Cryotherapy in Sydney.

Cryotherapy Clinic Safety

Safety should always be the number one priority. Check in on your Cryotherapy clinics website and see how much care they show online about your safety and what the facilities offers. Do they have equipment like oxygen alarms and defibrillators?

You should ensure that someone will be with you at all times, you are adequately protected with gloves and shoes, and that you are able to stop the session at any point in the process.

Make sure the staff at your Cryotherapy clinic are well trained, with current first aid certificates. This will be a breeze for a legitimate clinic to prove, they will probably have these qualifications and more.

Cryotherapy Clinic Knowledge 

Prior to undertaking Cryotherapy in Sydney it’s essential that staff take the time to discuss your session with you.

In this session staff will chat with you to get your full medical history before your first Cryotherapy treatment to ensure you do not have any concerning health conditions.

There are a few conditions that may lead to injury or health complications if not correctly taken into account. High blood pressure, heart conditions, and pregnancy are all important details the clinic must go over with you.

Any medical considerations should be clearly listed on the clinics website or available to you if you make a phone enquiry.  It’s important that you are completely honest with these questions and they give appropriate feedback and explanations to you as well. If there are no questions asked and you are sent straight to the change rooms, do question the legitimacy of the clinic.

The pre- session will also help put you at ease and answer any questions or concerns you have. Feel free to test the staff’s knowledge. If the person on the other end is confident and competent and you feel safe, by all means continue.

Cryotherapy Clinic Referrals

With the wonders of the web on hand anywhere, anytime, it’s impossible for any Cryotherapy clinic to keep a secret so do some research on the one you like and see what turns up.

Have they been in the media for the right reasons?

It’s better if you personally know someone who’s been or if the clinic is endorsed by a trustworthy source. Otherwise, check the website testimonials and any reviews available online. If you still need more data, try a Facebook shout out or online forum.

Cryotherapy Clinic Location

Finally, try to keep it close to home if possible as you are likely going to notice positive results and want to add Cryotherapy to your regular health practices.

As the session is quite fast, you will really notice if you need to travel and hour each way for a three-minute session. There is no down time so it’s safe to drive straight after your session, therefore you might also want to check out their parking options.

If you feel that Cryo will be the best place for you to experience Cryotherapy in Sydney, book your first session at cryo.com.au today.

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Cryotherapy - Benefits and Common Side Effects

If you are an athlete, health enthusiast or someone looking to maintain and polish a beautiful body, you might be considering a Cryotherapy treatment. Designed in the 1970’s to alleviate chronic pain in people with muscular disorders, the full spectrum of health benefits have since been noticed and incorporated into health and beauty spas across the US and Australia. Whole Body Cryotherapy naturally assists the body to function efficiently with the aid of hi-tech, results focused technology.

You start by entering a Cryotherapy chamber, which looks a little like a giant drink can. The chamber encases your body from the collarbone down, where your skin is exposed to liquid nitrogen mist that rapidly decreases your body temperature. The chamber itself is able to drop as low as -140 degrees. A trained Cryo therapist is in the private room with you to continually adjust the temperature as required, check on your reactions and walk you through the process. The maximum allowed time for a session is three minutes. After that you are set back to room temperature where your body easily regains temperature balance and starts rapid recovery.

Before you take this cold dip, however, you’d be wise to do some research, after all, your body and your health are important, there is no need to take any risks or jeopardise your performance.

So let’s put Cryotherapy treatments under the magnifying glass and see what the real benefits and the side effects truly are.

Cryotherapy Benefits

1.       Increased Circulation

As the skin detects the cold air it triggers an early warning system to alert the body that action needs to be taken. While the brain runs an analysis of the situation to decide what that action is, the body prepares. Skin firms and tightens, blood flow changes and redirects to protect internal organs, essential nutrients are released from storage areas and extra oxygen is transported to blood cells to aid in the flight or fight to come. All this activity results in the benefit of increased circulation around internal organs, rapidly moving and cleansing blood cells, as well as after, as the body returns to room temperature and blood is released to skin and tissue. This circulation and preparation for action also burns a lot of energy, quickening the metabolism and increasing calorie burn.

The additional benefits of increased circulation can include easing the condition of eczema, fewer wrinkles, decrease skin blemishes and varicose veins, and increased energy.

2.       Improved Recovery Time

For athletes and those who love a punishing training schedule, this one is all they need. Prior to or immediately after an event or hard training session, Cryotherapy treatments are used to assist with rapid recovery. By drawing blood away from the skin in cold temperatures and having blood rush back at room temperature, muscles and tissues are flushed of toxins including lactic acid and, at the same time, enriched with fresh, highly oxygenated blood, heavy in nutrients and enzymes to repair the tiny muscle tears that occur with impact training.

The benefits include less muscle fatigue, reduction in muscle soreness that usually comes 24-48 hours after intense exercise, stronger muscles, and longer endurance time.

3.       Decreased Muscle and Joint Pain

It’s not only athletes and gym junkies who feel muscle pain. People recovering from surgery and those suffering from pain through arthritis, lupus or fibromyalgia have also found benefits in Cryotherapy treatments. Alleviation from pain usually occurs immediately and can last hours or even days, with best results seen after multiple sessions, over a series of months. With the release or noticeable decrease of pain, sufferers found they also slept more soundly, had better focus, and an improved quality of life.

4.       More Energy

Endorphins and adrenalin are released into the bloodstream during a Cryotherapy treatment. As part of the flight or fight preparation, the blood is primed with a feel good rush to give you that ready to go response. The energy and focus that comes with it is a lot of fun, and, for some users the reason they keep going back. Some people reported that the mental focus and energy they received in the chamber lasted five days, giving them better access to decision-making and problem solving skills plus higher levels of efficiency during their day. The energy kick is a great way to start off a triathlon, or a brilliant way to prepare your mindset just before a physical challenge or mental ordeal where you want to achieve your personal best.

 Cryotherapy Side Effects

Naysayers have been attempting to find negative cryotherapy side effects for the past 10 years, to no avail. Despite all their noise and digging, there has never been a severe reaction recorded in the 40 years that Cryotherapy has been used. That includes data from extensive clinical and beauty therapy treatments across Europe, Asia, Japan, the USA and Australia.

There was a sad case in the United States when a Cryotherapy Technician decided to conduct their own treatment after the clinic was closed. Unfortunately they entered the chamber alone and unsupervised and were not found until morning. This tragic death is a reminder that we should always respect the rules surrounding equipment and procedures.

The only other incident, this one very minor, was when an athlete entered the chamber with wet socks, causing some minor blistering that was quickly and easily treated with no long term effects or damage.

The initial concern of stepping into a sub-zero chamber may sound a little risky, however, the Cryotherapy treatment sessions are so short (three minutes or less) and the environment they are conducted in is so carefully controlled, the risks become so few. It has actually been noted that an ice bath may, in fact, be more dangerous than Whole Body Cryotherapy.

With your health in mind it is a restricted treatment, off limits to pregnant women and those with high cholesterol. It is also required that anyone with a previous health condition check with a doctor before making a booking and that you give full disclosure of your health details, especially for known uncontrolled hypertension. Trained technicians are on hand to answer any questions and also conduct a full assessment for suitability before commencing.

The length of a Cryotherapy treatment is completely up to the individual, and the cold air in the chamber can be stopped at any time if a client feels they do not wish to continue.

Cryotherapy should not be expected to replace any current treatments, medications or doctor’s advice, nor should you expect it to completely cure any ailments or disorders. It is an additional option for alleviating symptoms and increasing healing. Cryotherapy is an option that’s pretty powerful, especially when you add in the fact it’s non-evasive, non-pharmaceutical and completely natural. Along with the multiple health benefits the all in one session can result in, it makes for a pretty compelling reason to give it a go, get healthy and stay healthy.

If you’re ready to experience all the benefits of a cryotherapy treatment in Sydney’s top Cryotherapy Chamber, book your first Cryo whole body cryotherapy sessions online today at www.cryo.com.au.

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Cryotherapy Chamber - How it Works

Cryotherapy is the cool word on everyone’s lips at the moment, but what is it exactly and how does it work?

While the Cryotherapy chamber might be the new kid on the beauty block, the science of a Cold Cure has certainly been around a while. In fact, the real work here is actually done by your body’s natural response systems, the Cryotherapy Sauna simply creates a safe and perfect environment to trigger the right reaction.

What Is Cryotherapy?

As far back as the 17th century, Cryotherapy has been used in the relief of aches, pains, ailments and medical conditions. And let’s be honest, who hasn’t pulled out a bag of frozen peas from the freezer to apply to a stubbed toe or aching back?

A safe Cryotherapy treatment is so much more alluring than a frozen bag of veggies though. While it might have rustic beginnings, this high tech treatment is much more sophisticated than the ice bath scenes from inside athlete’s locker rooms. The range of cutting edge treatments that harness sub- zero temperatures is quite substantial, as is the list of benefits.

It’s the leap from hospital to day spa, and subsequent use by celebrities and athletes looking for an edge, that has shot the Cryotherapy Chamber into the mainstream spotlight. This secret powerhouse is now available to anyone who wants to joint the fight against body fat, boost their metabolism, reverse the effects of ageing, or speed up workout and exercise recovery.

Don’t be fooled by the umbrella terminology either, it’s significantly bigger than just a word or technique.

Let’s look at what you can expect from a Whole Body Cryotherapy treatment.

Whole Body Cryotherapy

Whole Body Cryotherapy uses a specialised Cryotherapy Chamber, also known as a Cryotherapy Sauna, that releases controlled liquid nitrogen mist and refrigerated cold air to rapidly drop an individual’s body temperature.

While the head and neck remain outside the Cryotherapy Sauna, in open air at room temperature, an individuals legs and torso are encased in the chamber and exposed to temperatures as low as -140C for up to 3 minutes, stimulating the nervous system via the skin’s cold receptors.

Similar to an ice pack, Cryotherapy Chambers work on joint pain, stiffness and swelling, but the effects are immediate, powerful and lasting.

How Does A Cryotherapy Sauna Work?

Exposure to the dry cold air triggers a physiological response in the body. The skin then reacts to protect and nourish the body by rerouting oxygen and nutrient charged blood to major organs to maintain core body temperature.

This natural reaction includes reducing blood flow to the skin, diminishing inflammation, and causing hormonal changes which are considered beneficial for health, fitness, and weight loss.

Going into survival mode in this very sustainable three minute time period, the regular immune processes within the body are increased, thus bolstering immune response.

After leaving the Cryotherapy Chamber, the blood vessels relax, and the enriched blood rushes back to the skin, providing an adrenalin and endorphin rush. People exiting the Cryotherapy Sauna will often comment on feeling highly energized and buzzing on good endorphins distributed during the detoxification process.

For sports injuries Cryotherapy has also been known to increase the injured athlete’s range of motion and flexibility which is why so many top athletes have been hitting the Cryo Chamber after surgery, injury, and between competitions.

Safe Cryotherapy Treatment

Cryotherapy treatment is completely safe and also painless. People can sometimes expect to feel the freeze intensely, however it is only the skin that is cooled while the body is able to react and protect itself. Even the air that is breathed during the treatment will always be at room temperature, with the head and neck always free of the Cryotherapy Sauna. Rather than a feeling of being frozen, there is just a comfortable feeling of being cold. This is possible because the entire treatment is dry, as very cold air gently flows over the surface of the skin. The skin then reacts naturally to protect and maintain an even body temperature. Safe Cryotherapy treatment is also ensured by having a skilled technician in the room at all times.

Unlike those locker room ice baths, using a Cryotherapy Chamber is fast and non-invasive. Whereas ice baths can last for a painful 20 minutes, causing possible skin damage, the Cryo Chambers three minute therapy never penetrates the skin, and it actually improves the skin's overall condition and results in better muscle and joint recovery which in turn leads to better performance.

Your body is further protected during a Cryotherapy treatment with clothing.  While individuals wear minimal clothing to ensure maximum cold air contact is made with the skin, enough clothing is worn to ensure protection and safety at all times in the form of shorts, crop tops, dry shoes and gloves.

If you’re ready for a safe cryotherapy treatment in Sydney’s top Cryotherapy Chamber, book your first Cryo whole body cryotherapy sessions online today at www.cryo.com.au

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Whole Body Cryotherapy Reduces Cellulite and Fights Ageing

We all want to feel and look our very best but finding the best, safest and quickest way isn’t easy with the myriad of treatments available. Imagine a method takes only 3 minutes per session and is affordable.

One of the most requested anti-ageing treatments by women is for the treatment of cellulite. Around 90% of women have it to some degree or another and it usually gets worse with age as hormonal changes affect tissue breakdown and collagen production. Topical products seem to be ineffective at removing it and diet and exercise can only slightly improve it. However, a new way to possibly reduce cellulite is with Whole Body Cryotherapy treatments.

Whole Body Cryotherapy was firstly developed in 1978 in Japan by Professor Toshiro Yamaguchi as a medical treatment for rheumatoid arthritis and since then it’s been refined and used for many health benefits including skin rejuvenation, cellulite, weight loss and anti-ageing treatments.

The reason Whole Body Cryotherapy may help you visibly reduce ageing and cellulite is that during your Cryotherapy treatment, the sudden exposure to extreme cold causes the blood vessels in the dermal layer of the skin to contract. As soon as you finish your treatment, your blood vessels then do the exact opposite - they dilate.

This process oxygenates the blood and healing enzymes and nutrients are delivered to every part of your body. The production of collagen is increased which improves elasticity and firmness of your skin and therefore reduces cellulite. The immune system is boosted and the lymphatic system moves toxins out of the body.

How Many Treatments Should You Have?

In order to achieve the maximum anti-ageing results with Cryotherapy, in addition to your healthy eating and exercise plan, it’s recommend that you book in for a minimum of 10 sessions within a 2-3 week period and it’s safe to have a Cryotherapy session every day. The reason for this is after your first few sessions, your increased metabolic rate tends to last longer between treatments and therefore the benefits are cumulative.

Feel Exhilarated

Cryotherapy will not only improve your appearance but the experience will make you feel fantastic. The additional rush of ‘feel good’ endorphins helps combat the ageing effects of fatigue leaving you feeling refreshed and exhilarated. You can feel like this for up to 8 hours after your 3 minute Cryotherapy treatment.

What Happens During a Cryotherapy Treatment?

With whole body Cryotherapy, the body is exposed to extremely low temperatures of −170°c for up to 3 minutes. During this time, the average skin temperature drops whilst the core body temperature remains unchanged. Once you are in the Cryosauna your head and neck area are not covered by the chamber and so are exposed to room air above the device. A fine chilled oxygen &nitrogen mist is then sprayed into the chamber in order to lower the temperature. You are never left alone. A trained therapist stays with you throughout your treatment and you can leave the chamber at any time you wish during the treatment.

CRYO - Sydney’s Newest Anti-Ageing Clinic

CRYO is Sydney’s Newest Anti-Ageing Clinic, and has recently opened in Sydney’s Eastern Suburb of Edgecliff at 226 New South Head Rd, Edgecliff, NSW 2027. Telephone 1300 332 796. They have packages to suit all budgets and are happy to talk to you about a programme that suits your needs and goals. You can book online at www.cryo.com.au

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How to Lose Weight with Cryotherapy

Are you frustrated with trying to lose weight? You’ve stuck to your healthy eating plan and you exercise regularly but you’re not achieving fast enough results?  We have a solution that is a proven, safe and wholistic way to lose fat.  Check out CRYO’s state of the art Whole Body Cryotherapy Clinic that’s just opened in Sydney’s Edgecliff. 

What is Whole Body Cryotherapy?

Cryotherapy is the general use of low temperatures in medical therapy.  It’s not new, in fact Whole body Cryotherapy was developed in Japan by Professor Toshiro Yamaguchi in 1978 for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Since then there has been much research into the other health benefits including weight loss.

With whole body Cryotherapy, the body is exposed to extremely low temperatures of −140°c for up to 3 minutes. During this time, the average skin temperature drops to about 10°c whilst the core body temperature remains unchanged.  Once you are in the Cryosauna (your head and neck area are not covered by the chamber and so are exposed to room air above the device), a fine nitrogen mist is then sprayed onto your body in order to lower the temperature.  You are never left alone.  A trained Medical Grade Therapist stays with you throughout your treatment and you can leave the chamber at any time you wish during the treatment.

The Best at Burner

The reason CRYO can assist with your weight loss program is that it rapidly increases your metabolic rate which, combined with regular exercise and healthy eating is the best way to lose fat faster than you normally would. After your CRYO treatment, your brain signals to the rest of your body to pump blood to your core to increase your body heat and therefore your metabolic rate.  Then, the enriched blood rushes back out and through your body, boosting immunity, cell renewal, and providing natural pain relief.  Your body is therefore using a considerable amount of energy to heat back up again and this is how CRYO’s whole body therapy, as a supplement to your healthy eating and exercise plan, will assist you to achieve a faster weight loss.

For up to about 8 hours following your whole body CRYO session, you’ll burn about 2000−3300 Kilojoules (kJ).  That’s around 500 - 800 calories. So, a 3 minute CRYO session is the equivalent of a 45 minute run.  In order to achieve weight loss, you need to burn an extra 500 calories per day.  One session will have you feeling amazingly energised as the cold temperatures trigger a rush of “good feeling” endorphins and the mood effects of the treatment can last for days.

If it’s weight loss you’re after, then you’ll achieve the maximum results with repeated sessions, along with improved circulation and muscle tone.

How Often Should I have a CRYO session to Lose Weight?

In order to achieve the maximum weight loss results with CRYO, in addition to your healthy eating and exercise plan, we recommend that you book in for a minimum of 10 sessions within a 2-3 week period and it’s safe to have a CRYO session every day.  The reason for this is after your first few sessions, your increased metabolic rate tends to last longer between treatments and therefore the benefits are cumulative.

At CRYO, we are able to personalize a program for you to assist you in your weight loss goals with a number of different packages.