I'm exploring my options for a dedicated ice bath container. Ideally I would like to get my hamstrings and quads, which is why I'm searching for alternatives to the standard fill a trashcan with ice routine (I'm too tall to fully submerge my legs).
Any suggestions? A metal tub or bin is what I'm looking for. I'm thinking maybe a kiddie pool, but I think that would take a lot more water than I really want.
I am of average height so I have used large garbage can---55 gallon, the kind you would put out by the curb. I have just kept water in it. Where I live the temperature stays pretty decent year round.
a small freezer. it works well. you just have to put a small amount of ice in each time, and it stays quite cold.
I work for a company that specializes in recovery equipment for athletes and we have several of these ice - bins that we sell for about 50 a pop, if your interested hit me back, im not on commision or anything just trying to help a fellow runner out. they can be adjusted to get your legs to the knee, to the hip, full body etc.
Garbage bins come in many sizes. I'm sure you can find one large enough to submerge your quads, if you search a bit.
How about a bathtub genius?
I seem to recall seeing those Rubbermaid soaking tubs on sale at Home Depot for $20.
Or I coulda seen it a the Walmart Supercenter.
I have one of those canoeing bags that I keep filled. One of those that you roll to close, heavy duty material.
It is easy to tie it to the shower/whereever, because of the flexible bag, no bulky plastic "cube".
Hi Cody Hawk, I’m in need of an ice bin for therapy. What state are you in ?
Are you sure you want to ice bath?
Have you seen the cons against it?
The inflammation after a run might be an important adaptive process. Ice baths might impede the adaptations that you are wanting.
LaTanya11 wrote:
Hi Cody Hawk, I’m in need of an ice bin for therapy. What state are you in ?
Dude that post is from 10 years ago. Cody is not browsing the forums anymore.
the Kenyans use barrels.
A large cooler/eski might work best. To be honest, I am a big fan of the vertical trash can as well. I know many people and athletes who use small kiddie pools, try pool stores or Big W in Australia, or Walmart/Fred Meyer/Winco in America.
However, have you considered the science behind ice baths?
Do they actually work? Well, from a sports medicine standpoint there isn't much evidence to say they promote an anti-inflammatory response or reduce DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness), and more research is definitely required in the effects of Ice Bathing after HIIT sessions. There are better recovery methods out there, that have more scientific backing. I like to diversify my recovery methods across the week.
So, then why do they make us feel good then, doesn't every elite runner ice bath?
The placebo effect may arise from the fact that the CWI (cold water immersion) causes vasoconstriction (narrowing of the arterial vessels in the peripheries) and the feeling of the warm blood rushing in from the core when one gets out of the bath can give an invigorating feeling and make you feel good. This gives the feeling of improved perceived recovery. It also may decrease the effects of heat and humidity, if the athlete is playing or training in those types of environmental conditions, by lowering the core temperature a degree or so.
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A large cooler/eski might work best. To be honest, I am a big fan of the vertical trash can as well. I know many people and athletes who use small kiddie pools, try pool stores or Big W in Australia, or Walmart/Fred Meyer/Winco in America.
However, have you considered the science behind ice baths?
Do they actually work? Well, from a sports medicine standpoint there isn't much evidence to say they promote an anti-inflammatory response or reduce DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness), and more research is definitely required in the effects of Ice Bathing after HIIT sessions. There are better recovery methods out there, that have more scientific backing. I like to diversify my recovery methods across the week.
So, then why do they make us feel good then, doesn't every elite runner ice bath?
The placebo effect may arise from the fact that the CWI (cold water immersion) causes vasoconstriction (narrowing of the arterial vessels in the peripheries) and the feeling of the warm blood rushing in from the core when one gets out of the bath can give an invigorating feeling and make you feel good. This gives the feeling of improved perceived recovery. It also may decrease the effects of heat and humidity, if the athlete is playing or training in those types of environmental conditions, by lowering the core temperature a degree or so.
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Do it with your own hands, it will take a while to draw up something like this but it will fit perfectly in whatever room you are planning it to be. This can help www.maderalocal.com. Take a look. A lot of articles on handmade things for the home.
I recently used the disposable bins service, so such a bin would suit what you are looking for. Or probably a little smaller than I needed. I recently opened a sports equipment store, only it needed to be renovated, so it was a lot of bricks, metal and concrete. Starting a business is a real challenge, and this involves some expenses and more contacts, and more people to be involved because it is more challenging to have a physical store than online. I rented a big bin, booked the time when to drop off the bin, and after I filled it, they picked it up. These are the guys I'm talking about. 186needabin.com
