Reviewers Say This Cold Plunge Tub Is ‘One Of The Best Investments’ In Your Health & It’s $175 Off

Between family dynamics, travel, and increased spending, managing stress around the holidays is a struggle. Luckily, not all stress is bad stress; hormesis is the concept that intentional spurts of stress can actually help your body adapt faster and support your long-term health. Heat exposure, intermittent fasting, and high-intensity internal training (HIIT) can all kickstart hormesis, but one of our favorite ways is a cold plunge tub.

A popular cryotherapy tool, cold plunge tubs are developed to expose your body to as much cold water as possible. While designs may vary—some require you to add ice while others offer a cooling component–they all share one thing in common: they're pricey. Although well-worth the investment at full price, there's another way to score a cold plunge tub at a more affordable price right now: the Ice Barrel holiday sale.

Designed to look like a barrel, this popular cold plunge tub is made from recyclable materials that keep the 55-pound design lightweight and easy to move. Each barrel holds up to 105 gallons of ice water and has a 42-inch deep design. This extra height allows you to sit up vertically into the water while still surrounding your body in ice water up to your shoulders.

While there's no thermostat, the tub doesn't require an electricity source to keep water cool; simply fill the barrel with a few bags of ice and immerse yourself into a rejuvenating experience. Once you're done with the treatment, the draining system makes it easy to get rid of any excess water.

Not only have we featured this simple, sustainable pick in our round up of the best cold plunge tubs, but the Ice Barrel is also a favorite of reviewers—including an Ironman finisher who called it "great for triathletes." Another shopper called it a far more enjoyable (and safer) experience than a horizontal tub, even deeming the tub "one of the best investments" you can make for your health.