[Wednesday, July 12, 2023 7:19 a.m.]

Cryotherapy at Andreus Resorts - learn about the benefits of cold therapy for tennis players

Cold is extremely good for regeneration after exercise . For many tennis professionals, going to the cold chamber or cold barrel after a match is part of their regular regeneration program in order to get fit again for the next match as quickly as possible. cryotherapy is not only recommended for tennis professionals , but also for every TennisTraveller . In addition to the positive effects of a shortened regeneration time, going out into the cold offers many other advantages. In this article we want to explain to you what these are and how cryotherapy works. If you want to test cryotherapy and its benefits first hand, you can try it out on your tennis vacation, for example. And all of this in a particularly beautiful tennis destination: the Andreus Resorts in the Passeier Valley in South Tyrol near Meran. awaits you there in the Andreus can also use as a guest at the Sonnenalm Ice, Ice, TennisTraveller !

This is how cryotherapy works

Cryotherapy in the cold chamber works with dry, whole-body cold. The cold chamber is one of the most modern forms of cold application. Andreus Resorts is one of the first wellness hotels in South Tyrol to offer this new cold therapy. The cold chamber has temperatures as low as -85 degrees Celsius. After you enter the cold chamber, your body is instantly cooled down, stimulating numerous bodily functions. That's how they can

The time spent in the cold chamber is between 2.5 and 3.5 minutes per session, with the factors gender, age, height, weight, skin type and the area of effect influencing the time spent. To avoid getting cold, wear socks, swimwear or underwear, a hat, gloves and a mouth and nose mask. It is also important that the skin is dry. Depending on the area of effect, several sessions should be carried out in the cold chamber so that the cold therapy can develop its full effect. Basically, it is essential that you seek advice from a specialist in advance.

Advantages of Kroy application for tennis players

For us TennisTavellers, cryotherapy can work on different levels:

Faster recovery : cold therapy helps reduce inflammation by constricting blood vessels and slowing blood flow. This can lead to faster recovery from muscle fatigue.
Pain relief : For tendonitis, muscle strains, or joint pain, cryotherapy can help relieve pain by temporarily numbing nerve activity. Exposure to cold stimulates the release of pain-relieving endorphins, resulting in natural pain relief.
Reducing Inflammation : Cryotherapy can reduce inflammation in the body by decreasing the release of inflammatory mediators. This is particularly important for tennis players, who often struggle with joint inflammation or overuse injuries.
Improved recovery after intense exercise : After intense exercise sessions, cryotherapy can help cool the body more quickly and speed up muscle recovery. The alternation between cold and heat promotes blood circulation, which stimulates metabolism and allows metabolic waste to be removed more quickly.
Improved performance : Cold therapy can improve physical performance by increasing blood flow and oxygen supply to muscles. The cold stimulus stimulates blood circulation, which can lead to improved endurance, increased reaction time and increased performance on the tennis court.

In addition, the cryotherapy specialists at Andreus Resorts recommend the applications to relieve migraines, rheumatism, osteoarthritis, to optimize sleep behavior and as a booster for the cell and immune system. But cryotherapy also shows positive effects as an anti-aging and beauty application, such as relief from skin problems, skin tightening, improved absorption of active ingredients, and fat reduction.

And what is it really like in the cold chamber?

cryotherapy carina statement

"-85° C sounds extremely cold and bad at first... Personally, depending on your gender, weight, fitness level and other factors, you stay in the cold chamber for a few minutes, wearing underwear or a bikini, shoes, gloves, a hat and a mouth mask. Nose protection. I enter the cold chamber feeling a little tense, but I feel great care. The beauty employee keeps showing me how well I can stand the cold. When I get out of the cabin, I feel happy , I feel fit and extremely alert. I can absolutely recommend cryotherapy!"

....says Carina, who has already tried out the cold chamber in the Andreus.

Do you want to try cryotherapy yourself?

Then let’s head to the beautiful Andreus Resorts. There you can choose between the 5-star Hotel Andreus with two clay courts and the 4-star Hotel Sonnenalm with three clay courts. Both are simply wonderful tennis holiday destinations where you can indulge yourself on every level.