Cold Pod, Ice bath

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So I’ve got this cold pod/ice bath I bought a while back — only ever used it a couple of times, honestly, because I’m just not brave enough to actually do it properly. Came with the drain tap and cover, so it’s all complete.

I’ve been reading up on it a bit, and it’s not just for big athletes — even if you’re not into sports, it can actually help. Cold water immersion has been used in sports recovery for years, and it makes sense: it reduces muscle damage and helps with pain. One study found that people with gout arthritis felt less pain and had better quality of life after cold water immersion.

And yeah, it sounds weird, but your body gets a bit of a shock when you’re in cold water — that stress might actually help boost your immune cells. There’s some emerging research on that. Also, if you’re dealing with anxiety or just feel stressed, cold water can calm your heart rate — studies show it can drop by 15%. That’s especially useful if you tend to have a racing heart.

I live in Kintore, Aberdeenshire — easy to collect from there, no hassle. Ready to go, just needs a bit of a brave person to try it. £67.50 if you're interested.