But more recently, cryotherapy has become available in enclosed chambers, where an individual can be surrounded by cold air reaching up to -110C for several minutes.
While cryotherapy has become popular because of its ability to treat painful and chronic conditions like arthritis, many users of cryotherapy report its weight loss benefits.
Le Chalet Cryo is one of the many emerging companies offering whole body cryotherapy, and Director Lenka Chubuklieva said many of her customers have felt cryotherapy has been an aid to their weight loss journey.
She explained: “Because you’re exposed to such low temperatures your metabolic rate increases to keep you warm, and as a result you get the calorie burn and improved metabolism.
