We are introducing a new blog to provide you with interesting and bite-size statistics on the science behind floating. We will update this regularly so stay tuned for the latest information on all things related to the benefits of floating.
Yes it is true, a session at Floatworks burns over 200kcals in the hour!
Studies show bathing in a constant temperature above 35 degrees increases muscle cell activity.
Our pods form a constant temperature bubble, where the air temperature and the water temperature are the same, accentuating the feeling of floating and keeping you at a toasty 35 degrees. Some guests like it even warmer, if you would like to try it.
Whilst working out, a metabolic byproduct can be Lactic Acid, which increases Lactate in the blood. Too much Lactate in the blood increases hydrogen ions, which affects muscle contraction, giving you the feeling of ‘heavy or jelly legs’.
Floating helps to increase lymphatic drainage, by reducing the internal stress on your circulatory system affected by gravity. This in turn helps you to recover faster, train harder and increase performance.
A number of high profile sporting champions use floating as part of their training regime, such as Tom Brady, 7 time Super Bowl winner, who has been floating to aid recovery and performance for some time now. Hear what he has to say about recovery in this video from our friends across the pond at Float House.
Disconnecting your nervous system from stimulus has a profound effect on how we heal, both mentally and physically.
This ‘disconnection’ allows the autonomous activities, such as biometabolic waste removal, muscle repair, memory creation and immunity, to thrive.
Our nervous system optimises with a reduction of traffic to and from the brain, then our body benefits from the calmer state of mind.
Being highly stressed can reduce your body’s ability to recognise poor health, and lead to underlying health conditions.
Floating once every 14 days has been shown to increase the body’s awareness of poor health, and the likelihood of taking intervention actions to improve health.
Particularly in men, who have a more ‘macho’ attitude to their health and tend to shun signs of poor health as ‘something that will pass’, were shown to be more aware, and recognised that early screening of health risks from ill feeling can prevent disease later in life.
The first full clinical floatation study, conducted in 2018, showed that 50 out of 50 participants had reduced levels of anxiety after they floated, and further peer reviewed studies have concluded the same outcome.
This led to the conclusion that floatation can be used in clinical referral for antidepressant benefits.
It is linked to the reduction in hormones that are released when we are in a state of anxiety.
This peaceful state of mind and body then in turn increases levels of dopamine, your happy hormone.
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Introductory offer: 3 floats for £99
If you haven’t tried Floatworks yet, now is the perfect chance to try us out. All new customers get a one-off 3 floats for £99 offer.
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