{"product_id":"ice-bath-breathwork-amsterdam","title":"Ice Bath and Breathwork","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost everyone who books thinks they will not get in. Almost everyone gets in.\u003c\/strong\u003e Because the breathing comes first, and it changes what the cold feels like. A guided ice bath with 30 minutes of breathwork beforehand, in the spa of a five-star hotel on Dam Square. €95 per person, 75 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e €95 per person\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 to 8 degrees, 60 seconds to 3 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spa \u0026amp; Wellness Club, Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky, Dam Square\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExperience needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swimwear. Everything else is provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing here is a dare. You are guided, you decide how long you stay, and stepping out early is a normal outcome rather than a failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens in 75 minutes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExplanation, 15 minutes.\u003c\/strong\u003e What cold does to your body, what to expect, and the safety rules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuided breathwork, 30 minutes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rounds of deep breathing and breath holds, lying down. The part sceptics remember afterwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIce bath, 30 minutes.\u003c\/strong\u003e One at a time, with your breathing coached from the side, then sauna and steam room to warm up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sauna, steam room, experience shower, red and infrared light rooms, spa locker rooms, bathrobes and towels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is an ice bath?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA controlled immersion in water between roughly 4 and 8 degrees for one to three minutes, also called a cold plunge. The cold triggers a stress response, and the point is learning to stay calm inside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs an ice bath actually good for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor mood, alertness and stress tolerance the evidence is reasonable. For muscle recovery it is more mixed, and cold immediately after strength training can blunt the adaptation you just trained for. Book it on a rest day. If your goal is recovery from a hard effort, a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sports-massage-amsterdam\"\u003esports massage\u003c\/a\u003e is the better tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat if I get in and cannot handle it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou step out. Nobody comments on it. Most people who step out at 20 seconds the first time manage a full minute on their second visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I have to do the ice bath?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Some people come for the breathwork alone and watch the rest. Same price, no pressure at any point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho should not do this?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suitable with a heart condition, uncontrolled high blood pressure, Raynaud's, epilepsy, or during pregnancy. Tell us in advance and we will say honestly whether to come. Never do an ice bath alone or in open water without supervision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is breathwork?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA guided sequence of controlled breathing, here cycles of deep breathing followed by a breath hold. It draws on the Wim Hof method. We are not a Wim Hof certified centre; we use the breathing principles because they work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you book it for a group?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, up to 60 people across multiple rounds. Company outings and teambuilding days are a large part of what we run, and it is one of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/experiences-amsterdam\"\u003ewellness experiences\u003c\/a\u003e. It pairs well with a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/group-personal-training-amsterdam\"\u003egroup training session\u003c\/a\u003e in the morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBook a session\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTell us your preferred day and how many of you there are, and we will confirm availability. See \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/locations\"\u003eall our Amsterdam locations\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fit by David","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55493762810182,"sku":"EXP-ICE-75","price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4280\/4806\/files\/Wellness_Experiences_Collection.png?v=1787131190","url":"https:\/\/www.fitbydavid.nl\/products\/ice-bath-breathwork-amsterdam","provider":"Fit by David","version":"1.0","type":"link"}