Cold Plunges for Fat Loss

Cold plunges are a wellness status symbol, but the calorie burn from cold thermogenesis is just 100-200 extra calories per session—less than a 15-minute walk. This makes it cheaper than the typical rival for calorie burn, yet the recovery-blunting effect impairs muscle adaptation, reducing workout benefits more than #7 (Infrared Sauna Suits). Research suggests the hype far outweighs the modest thermogenic payoff.