Journal
Today’s gym-goers understand that training alone isn’t enough. Sustainable fitness isn’t just about how hard you push—it’s about how well you recover. With rising awareness of mental health, nervous system regulation, and injury prevention, recovery is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity.
The most forward-thinking gyms are evolving beyond traditional fitness, integrating holistic recovery services such as ice baths, saunas, breathwork, and nervous system training. The result? Higher retention, increased revenue, and members who stay healthier and happier in the long run.
It’s a physiological fact, women do feel cold more intensely than men. They begin shivering at higher temperatures, their skin cools faster and report discomfort quicker. But this heightened sensitivity doesn't mean weakness. Instead, it reflects a fundamentally different physiological response to cold.
This evolution isn’t just a passing trend; it’s a response to a deeper understanding of how the body and mind work together for optimal health and performance. Recovery is no longer seen as an afterthought—it’s becoming the foundation of sustainable fitness.
This International Women's Day, we're proud to spotlight the remarkable women who help make Brass Monkey a place where resilience thrives and boundaries are pushed daily. We sat down with several of our team members to discuss their experiences, inspirations, and what it means to challenge limits both in and out of the workplace.
Many of us are breathing wrong. As humans, when it comes to breathing we have two choices; nasal breathing or mouth breathing. They both lead to the same place, the throat, so it shouldn’t matter which one we choose… not quite!
Cold water immersion has become a game-changer in gyms worldwide, helping members recover faster, build resilience, and improve overall wellness. But adding an ice bath to your facility isn’t just about dropping a tub of cold water in the corner and expecting it to transform your gym.
Cold water exposure is rapidly emerging as a must-have amenity in forward-thinking fitness facilities. For gym owners and studio operators, adding ice baths presents a significantly more cost-effective solution compared to alternatives like custom plunge pools or
We’ve just completed a fabulous job with the guys at 1Rebel. One of our ice baths was installed alongside a cutting edge sauna to deliver a truly unique contrast therapy experience. Our founder Dan sat down with James from 1Rebel to get his thoughts and see if he had any advice to share with businesses thinking about doing the same.
The last five years have seen a huge rise in the popularity of ice baths and cold plunges, and a growing awareness amongst gym goers of the health benefits of regular cold dipping. In the early days this was driven by residential sales, but increasingly gyms, spas, hotels, and even sports teams, have been driving demand worldwide.
Setting goals is important, but ambitious targets without supporting habits get old fast. Incorporating helpful habits into your daily routine can enable you to shift the parameters of your comfort zone, increasing the strength and resilience of your mind and body.
Ice baths have become more than a recovery tool - they’re a strategic performance booster, whether for post-exercise muscle relief or pre-exercise endurance. From athletes to wellness enthusiasts, the huge advantages of ice baths are being discovered.
Whether you’ve got a Brass Monkey Ice Bath, or something a little less awesome, developing a cold dipping routine will be key to getting the most from it. Here are a few simple steps to help get your started.
Cryotherapy and ice baths have both become popular tools for improving performance, boosting recovery and supporting general wellbeing. Both therapies involve exposing the body to extreme cold to reduce pain and inflammation, and aid recovery. However, the science and health benefits they both offer vary - as do the implications for businesses.
Athletes are constantly pushing boundaries, seeking that extra edge to elevate their game. A number of articles suggest that the 650 tonnes of ice and cooling equipment to be used at the Paris Olympics is a mistake with no supporting evidence. This is nonsense and we’re here to set the record straight.
There’s so much advice out there on cold water immersion telling you what to do and how to do it. But we understand that cold water exposure is a very personal thing and we all do it differently depending on why we’re doing it, what we’re using to do it, and the environment available to us.
Getting into cold water is no walk in the park. So when things seem mentally tough, we find it best to keep things simple. And it doesn’t get more simple than our 5 steps for newbies to the cold.
Before you read any further, it should be noted that the suggestions that follow detail physical challenges for advanced dippers only. Cold water is fun, but it’s not a game and should always be treated with respect. It’s a powerful tool that should be used with care. It’s no place for ego or competition.
