Whole-Body Cryotherapy

Whole-body cryotherapy at KryoBody Olomouc takes place inside a nitrogen-cooled cryosauna that reaches between -110°C and -150°C — the only cryosauna in Olomouc. The session itself lasts one to three minutes, during which your body's surface temperature drops rapidly while your head remains above the cabin and you breathe normal room air. The dry nitrogen environment means there is no moisture to worsen the cold sensation; most clients find it sharper but easier to tolerate than an ice bath. Immediately after stepping out, you complete a short round of squats or light movement to drive warm blood back to the skin. The rapid thermal shock triggers a systemic response: blood vessels constrict then dilate, endorphins rise, and inflammatory markers drop. Athletes use cryotherapy to speed muscle recovery between training sessions; regular clients report improved sleep quality, reduced joint pain, and a noticeable lift in mood and energy. Sessions run on Monday and Wednesday evenings by advance booking only.

Whole-body cryotherapy works on a principle of controlled thermal shock. Inside KryoBody's nitrogen-cooled cryosauna, liquid nitrogen is vaporised to produce a dry, cold atmosphere that drops to between -110°C and -150°C — cold enough to trigger profound physiological responses in just one to three minutes. The head remains above the cabin throughout the session so clients breathe ordinary room air; only the body from the chin down is exposed to the cryogenic temperatures. The mechanism is well documented in sports medicine literature. Rapid surface cooling causes the peripheral blood vessels to constrict, temporarily reducing circulation to the skin and extremities. When you step out and begin the brief movement protocol — squats, light jogging, or jumping jacks — those vessels dilate aggressively, sending a rush of oxygenated blood to muscles and joints. This vascular cycle is associated with reduced post-exercise inflammation, faster clearance of metabolic waste products like lactic acid, and a significant release of endorphins and norepinephrine that elevates mood for several hours. At KryoBody, the protocol is straightforward. Clients undress to underwear and a tank top, put on ankle or knee socks and warm gloves, remove all jewellery and glasses, and step into the chamber. The operator supervises from outside throughout. After the session, immediate movement for two to three minutes is mandatory — it is this phase that drives most of the circulation benefit. The dry nature of the cold (zero humidity) is consistently described by clients as making the experience far more bearable than an equivalent ice bath. The studio treats the modality seriously, listing a full set of relative and absolute contraindications. Absolute contraindications include unstable angina, pulmonary embolism, myocarditis, blood pressure above 160/110 mmHg, severe peripheral circulation disorders including deep vein thrombosis, known cold allergy, certain cancers, severe anaemia, claustrophobia, and intoxication. Relative contraindications — where the operator uses judgment — include hypothyroidism, ischaemic heart disease, Raynaud's syndrome, and the third trimester of pregnancy. This careful screening is standard for responsible cryotherapy provision. For therapeutic outcomes, a course of 5 to 10 sessions over two to three weeks is recommended; maintenance use of once per week supports ongoing immunity and recovery benefits. Single sessions are useful for acute soreness after sport or an event. The 10-session pass at 3,400 Kč (340 Kč per session) reduces the per-session cost by 15% versus the single rate of 400 Kč, and sessions have a six-month validity — practical for consistent use alongside a training programme. Gift vouchers are also available, making it a straightforward introduction for someone new to cryotherapy.