{"product_id":"portable-ice-bath","title":"Insulated Portable Ice Bath","description":"\u003c!-- ============================================================\n     PORTABLE ICE BATH — Full Long Description + Specifications\n     Structure: What it's for \/ How it works \/ Designed for everyday use\n                \/ Storage and space \/ Good to know \/ Specifications\n     URL: \/products\/portable-ice-bath\n     ============================================================ --\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA portable ice bath and cold plunge tub for cold water therapy and post-training recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first minute sharpens your attention. Then breathing slows. Heart rate settles. The nervous system shifts out of performance mode and into recovery. You step out feeling calm, clear and genuinely restored — not just tired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is controlled cold exposure, not punishment. Use after demanding sessions, as part of a contrast therapy routine alternating with heat, or whenever your routine calls for it. If you train consistently, this is how you recover smart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCold water therapy works best when temperature stays consistently low. Standard single-layer tubs lose cold quickly, requiring frequent ice top-ups and making sessions less effective. The multi-layer insulated wall construction slows heat transfer — an outer nylon shell protects a thermal EPE insulation layer and temperature-lock coating, with an inner PVC liner holding water. The cold stays where you need it for longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSix structural support rods slot into base sleeves to create a stable frame. The reinforced inflatable top ring adds comfort and prevents collapse during use. The foam-insulated base cushions the bottom and protects flooring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFill with cold water, add ice and step in. The 75cm oval design gives enough space to sit comfortably with legs extended. The built-in drainage valve and detachable hose make emptying straightforward when finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigned for everyday use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSetup is tool-free and takes under ten minutes the first time, under three once familiar. Six rods slot into base sleeves, the top ring inflates with the included hand pump, and the drainage valve attaches before filling. No specialist knowledge required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 75cm × 75cm footprint works in a bathroom, garden, or utility space — anywhere with access to a drain or outdoor drainage. Cold water and ice are the only consumables. The drainage valve and detachable hose mean emptying takes a couple of minutes rather than tipping and carrying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSuited to home trainers building regular cold exposure into their recovery routine, athletes managing fatigue after running, lifting, or field sports, and anyone using deliberate cold therapy to stay consistent between efforts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage and space\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFolds flat between sessions. The structural rods separate and the tub collapses to a compact form that stores in a cupboard, under a bed, or alongside other recovery equipment. No permanent installation, no dedicated space required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen in use: 75cm × 75cm footprint, 75cm height. When stored: flat pack. The drainage valve, hose, and hand pump store inside the folded tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCold water therapy works well in isolation. It works better as part of a structured approach — particularly when alternated with heat for contrast therapy. For the reasoning behind why contrast therapy creates a more deliberate transition between training and recovery, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/funandsport.co.uk\/blogs\/playbook\/contrast-therapy-recovery\"\u003ewhy contrast therapy works for recovery\u003c\/a\u003e covers it. For a full post-training routine that includes cold exposure, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/funandsport.co.uk\/blogs\/playbook\/post-training-recovery-ritual\"\u003ehow to build a post-training recovery routine\u003c\/a\u003e is where to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/funandsport.co.uk\/products\/home-steam-sauna\"\u003ehome steam sauna\u003c\/a\u003e is the natural pairing for contrast therapy at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e6 structural support rods\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eManual hand pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDrainage valve and hose\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWater-fill seat cushion\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRepair patch kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75cm × 75cm (oval design)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 300–330L (depending on fill level)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWall Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Outer nylon cloth, temperature-lock coating, thermal EPE insulation, inner PVC liner\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop Ring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thickened inflatable reinforced ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foam-insulated bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in valve with detachable hose\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tool-free setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foldable portable design\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fun \u0026 Sport","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43072681017462,"sku":null,"price":74.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/9940\/7222\/files\/portable-ice-bath-cold-plunge-home-recovery-lifestyle.webp?v=1771426014","url":"https:\/\/funandsport.co.uk\/products\/portable-ice-bath","provider":"Fun \u0026 Sport","version":"1.0","type":"link"}