FAQ’s

Contrast therapy involves alternating between heat (sauna) and cold (ice baths). Heat encourages relaxation, loosens tight muscles, and increases circulation. Cold exposure can reduce soreness and inflammation, and many people find it helps them feel more energised and “reset”.

People commonly use contrast therapy to support:

• Muscle recovery and reduced DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness)
• Improved circulation and a “reset” feeling in the body
• Stress relief and nervous system regulation
• Mental clarity and improved mood
• Better sleep (especially when used consistently)

Everyone responds differently, but most people notice the best results when they attend regularly.

Yes. Beginners are welcome. We recommend starting gently: use the sauna as normal, then begin with the warmer ice baths (8°C) and work your way down over time as you build confidence and tolerance. If you have any questions, our friendly staff are on hand to help.

Yes. Athletes often use sauna and cold immersion to support recovery between training sessions, reduce soreness, and manage inflammation. The heat + cold combination can also promote relaxation, which can support recovery quality and sleep.

Yes — you can use the sauna only if you prefer. You’re also welcome to use the ice baths. If you’ve never tried contrast therapy before, we recommend working your way down from the 8°C bath to the colder tubs over time. If you have any questions, our friendly staff are on hand to help.

Recovery Cardiff features:

• 5 ice baths at varying temperatures
• A traditional sauna with a capacity of up to 15 people (limited to 10 per session for comfort)
• Changing rooms and toilets
• Free drinking water
• Drinks available to purchase on site

We offer five ice baths set at approximately 8°C, 6°C, 4°C, and two at 2°C, allowing you to choose what suits you best.

Our traditional sauna is typically maintained between 85°C and 90°C.

Yes. Open sessions are mixed gender.

Yes.

A single session costs £20.00. We also offer monthly memberships that save you money if you attend regularly.

Each session lasts 1 hour.

Yes. Memberships renew automatically on a monthly rolling basis using the original payment method provided. If you do not wish to continue, you must cancel at least 7 days prior to your renewal date to avoid further charges.

Yes.

Yes — we offer private bookings for teams, groups and parties. Please contact us directly to discuss availability and options.

You can cancel a class up to 2 hours before and your credit will be returned to your account.

If you arrive late and still want to use the facility for the remainder of your session, that’s fine.
Depending on bookings, we may be able to offer you a full session in the next slot, but this is fully dependent on how busy we are.

Please bring swimwear and a towel.

Yes — but after going in the sauna, we ask that you shower before using an ice bath to help keep the facility clean for all customers.

We request that all customers shower after exiting the sauna and before entering an ice bath using the showers opposite the ice baths. This is to maintain cleanliness and health for yourself and others.

We recommend avoiding heavy meals right before your session. Staying hydrated is important, and free drinking water is available on site.