Express
A short, restorative reset in the recovery room. Move between heat and cold at your own pace.
- Early bird
Mon to Fri, 6 to 10am$25 - Weekday
Mon to Fri, 10am to 9pm$28 - Weekend
Sat and Sun$30
Ice bath
Cold plunge
The part people are nervous about and then talk about afterwards. Short, sharp, entirely voluntary, and considerably more manageable than it looks from the outside.
What it is
A cold water plunge, used after heat as the second half of a contrast cycle. Thirty seconds is a real plunge. Two or three minutes is a long one. Nobody is timing you and there is no board on the wall.
The first ten seconds are the hardest part. If you can slow your breathing through those, the rest is far easier than you expect.
We are in Sandgate on Brisbane's northside, and the plunge is included in every recovery room session.
Who it suits: Athletes, anyone sore, and anyone curious. Not for everyone. See the health notes before you book.
How we run it
- Get properly warm first. Cold on a cold body is just miserable.
- In slowly. Shoulders down, breathe out longer than you breathe in.
- Get out whenever you want. Nobody is watching the clock.
- Never plunge alone if you are feeling unwell. Tell our team instead.
Why people use it
After training
The most common reason people book, particularly through the mats crowd and anyone lifting heavy.
Feeling switched on
The alertness afterwards is the effect people describe most consistently and the reason mornings are busy.
Practising discomfort
Choosing something hard for two minutes, on purpose, is its own kind of training.
It ends the cycle
Hot, cold, rest. The cold is what makes the rest feel like something.
★★★★★
“Visited for the first time recently to soothe my sore body from my sport, really nice. I slept so well after I got home. I was too much of a weenie to do the cold pool but I did put my legs in and it helped the strain on my ankles.”
★★★★★
“A beautiful space with fantastic facilities. Ideal for athletes doing any kind of training, or parents just looking for some quiet time out. Highly recommend the cold plunge!”
Sessions that include this
Recovery 60
A balanced recovery experience designed to restore body and mind. Time to unwind, regulate and reconnect.
- Early bird
Mon to Fri, 6 to 10am$39 - Weekday
Mon to Fri, 10am to 9pm$42 - Weekend
Sat and Sun$46
Common questions
How cold is it?
Cold enough that your breath catches. Ask at reception for the setting on the day.
How long should I stay in?
Thirty seconds is a genuine plunge. Build from there if you want to, and stop if you do not.
What if I hate it?
Get out. Then use the pools and the sauna, which is what plenty of people do.
Is it safe?
For most healthy adults, yes. If you are pregnant, have a heart condition, high or low blood pressure, or a seizure disorder, speak to your doctor first and tell our team on arrival.