Following a cold plunge with relaxation in the sauna, or visa versa, is a popular form of contrast therapy, says Jim McAlpine.
As a native of Arizona, Vance isn’t fond of the cold. “Cold and I, we don't get along very well,” he says. “I'm somebody who always wears like three or four layers. That being said, I thoroughly enjoy the Cold Plunge.” They have five different pools for different types of hydrotherapy. There’s the Cold Plunge, which is about 50 to 55 degrees; a magnesium- rich pool that is between 95 and 98 degrees; and a large relaxation pool that’s about 98 degrees. Then there are two jetted pools—one with saline water between 100 and 102 degrees, the other a mineral pool at about the same temperature. The variety of pools, says Vance, provides different hydrotherapy circuits based on need. “For example, if you're looking for more vitality, a recovery from a workout or recovery from travel, we'll give you some ideas of how to best flow through the pools,” he says. Spa Solage also has an infrared sauna and a steam room by the pools as well and those can be part of the
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