Cold is extremely beneficial for post-sport recovery . For many tennis pros, a visit to the cryochamber or cryotherapy chamber after a match is already a standard part of their recovery routine to get back in shape for the next match as quickly as possible. But cryotherapy recommended for tennis pros, but also for every TennisTraveller . Besides the positive effects of a shortened recovery time, exposure to cold offers many other advantages. We'll explain what these are and how cryotherapy works in this article. Anyone who wants to experience cryotherapy and its benefits firsthand can try it out on a tennis vacation. And in a particularly beautiful tennis destination: the Andreus Resorts in the Passeier Valley in South Tyrol Andreus building , which you can also use as a guest of the Sonnenalm . Ice, Ice, TennisTraveller !
Cryotherapy in the cryochamber uses dry, whole-body cooling. The cryochamber is one of the most modern forms of cold therapy. The Andreus Resorts are one of the first wellness hotels in South Tyrol to offer this new cryotherapy. Inside the cryochamber, temperatures reach extremely low levels of -85 degrees Celsius. Upon entering the cryochamber, your body is rapidly cooled, stimulating numerous bodily functions. This allows the..
The duration of each cryotherapy session is between 2.5 and 3.5 minutes, depending on factors such as gender, age, height, weight, skin type, and the area being treated. To stay warm, wear socks, swimwear or underwear, a hat, gloves, and a face mask. It's also important that your skin is dry. Depending on the area being treated, several cryotherapy sessions may be necessary for the full effect. It is essential that you consult a qualified professional beforehand.
For us at TennisTaveller, cryotherapy can have an effect on various levels:
Furthermore, the cryotherapy specialists at Andreus Resorts recommend the treatments for the relief of migraines, rheumatism, and osteoarthritis, for optimizing sleep patterns, and as a booster for the cellular and immune systems. Cryotherapy also shows positive effects as an anti-aging and beauty treatment, such as alleviating skin problems, firming the skin, improving the absorption of active ingredients, and reducing fat.

"-85°C sounds extremely cold and awful at first… Depending on gender, weight, fitness level, and other factors, you stay in the cryochamber for a few minutes, wearing underwear or a bikini, shoes, gloves, a hat, and a face mask. I entered the cryochamber a little nervously, but felt incredibly well cared for. The beauty therapist kept me informed of the remaining time, and I was surprised at how well I tolerated the cold. Stepping out of the chamber, I was overcome with a feeling of euphoria; I felt fit and extremely alert. I can absolutely recommend cryotherapy!"
...says Carina, who has already tried out the cryochamber at Andreus.
Then head straight to the beautiful Andreus Resorts. There you have the choice between the 5-star Hotel Andreus with two clay courts and the 4-star Hotel Sonnenalm with three clay courts. Both are simply wonderful tennis holiday destinations where you can pamper yourself on every level.
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