What’s a Polar Bear Plunge?

Polar bear diving events involve people jumping into ice-cold water for fun, charity, or health benefits. Clubs and organizations use the novelty to raise money for various causes. Ice swimming is generally safe for healthy people, but precautions should be taken. The Coney Island Polar Bear Club was founded in 1903 and meets regularly every […]

Types of plunge pools?

Immersion tanks are used for physical therapy, testing, and cleaning of materials, as well as chemical treatments like electroplating. They can be made of metal, glass, or plastic and are used in manufacturing, healthcare, and food industries. They may incorporate heaters, washing machines, and ultrasonic sound generators. An immersion tank can be any of several […]

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