Cold
intense temperature stimulus
Cryo
Cold as a short, intense moment for recovery and activation.
Whole-body cold is used in wellness and sport mainly around recovery, muscle soreness and subjective wellbeing. Evidence is not equally strong for every possible effect, so we keep experience and evidence separate.
Short
brief application
Recovery
common use context
Experience
Short, intense and clearly noticeable.
During a cryo application the body is exposed to very low temperatures for a short time. Many users describe the experience as activating and fresh, although individual perception varies.
Recovery
In sport, cryo is mainly studied around regeneration.
Research examines outcomes such as muscle soreness, recovery and subjective wellbeing after exertion. Results vary by protocol, population and endpoint, so cryo should not be framed as a universal therapy.
Safety
Intense cold is not suitable for everyone.
Contraindications and health risks matter. Manufacturer guidance and qualified medical advice are especially important when cardiovascular disease, pregnancy or other relevant conditions are present.
Putting cryo in perspective.
Recovery
A common use context, especially around sport and intensive exertion.
Wellbeing
Subjective freshness or activation can be part of the experience, but it is individual.
No cure claim
Cryo does not replace medical therapy and should not be marketed as treatment for disease.
Which cryo systems are available?
Explore the different systems and compare temperature, setup, operation and product imagery.