Imagine: Stepping into a chamber that has been cooled via liquid nitrogen to -264 degrees Fahrenheit (As cold as the dark side of the moon according to space.com )…
Staying there perfectly still for 3 minutes while your body shivers and panics from the brutal cold. I’m told this forces your body to pull blood into your internal organs to keep them warm leaving your extremities to fend for themselves.
The rush of blood back to your extremities after being so cold is supposed to help with inflammation and muscle soreness, which would help with work-out recovery as well. Your body releases endorphins to numb any pain, giving you a ‘high’ feeling, like after a long run.