How an Electric Whole Body Cryotherapy Chamber work?

How Does an Electric Whole Body Cryotherapy Chamber Work?

Much like a scene from Captain America, where a man enters a chamber and emerges transformed, electric cryotherapy chambers offer a unique experience—though you might not walk away as a superhero after your first session. Let's explore the fascinating world of whole body cryotherapy and uncover how the electric cryotherapy chamber operates.

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The concept of whole body cryotherapy can indeed seem daunting! Entering a chamber cooled to -160 degrees for just a few minutes might sound extreme. But what's the purpose, and how does it function? Essentially, whole body cryotherapy involves exposing your entire body to cold therapy. The objective is to lower the skin temperature by 30-40 degrees by exposing as much skin as possible to temperatures of -166F or lower for a brief duration (2-3 minutes). This rapid drop in skin temperature initiates a series of beneficial processes within the body, which we will delve into shortly. This cold exposure occurs in a cryotherapy chamber, specifically in an electric cryotherapy chamber.

How It Works

The operation of this electric chamber is actually quite simple!

The chamber functions similarly to a refrigeration system. Cooling occurs through heat transfer facilitated by components such as the compressor, condenser, liquid separator, and evaporator.

In a typical single-stage refrigeration system, the compressor acts as the heart of the setup, circulating unique refrigerants to create cooling. The refrigerant exits the compressor as a high-pressure vapor and passes through the condenser, which expels excess heat into the ambient air. This cooled refrigerant then moves to the receiver, where it is stored before heading to the expansion valve and evaporators. By enhancing this cycle with advanced controls and innovative refrigerants, CryoBuilt achieves sub-zero temperatures that are otherwise unattainable.

Each time someone enters the chamber, fresh air is introduced. This air is rapidly cooled as the heat within the chamber is removed. Much like a balloon deflating in a freezer, the air condenses and becomes denser, allowing users to breathe in more oxygen-rich air. This provides the added benefit of an Oxygen bar along with the advantages of Cryotherapy.

The Everest Chamber also features four distinct Cryo Level settings: Beginner, Intermediate, Cryo Pro, and Cryo Extreme, each offering a different intensity of wind chill.

Safety Components

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CryoBuilt recommends a maximum session time of 3:30 seconds in the chamber. To ensure safety, our chambers are equipped with mechanisms that align with this time limit. Once the session concludes, a safety timer activates. This timer must be deactivated in the app by either the user or a Cryo Specialist after exiting. It counts down for 1 minute and 30 seconds. If not turned off within this timeframe, an alarm will sound. Should the alarm still not be silenced after 1:30 seconds, the chamber will automatically shut down, introducing ambient air to gradually warm the space while the alarm continues.

Lights

The Everest Cryotherapy Chambers come with customizable settings, including various cooling levels and unique light patterns. The lights also serve as a countdown mechanism, changing colors as the session progresses. Users can easily monitor their time as the lights transition, signaling the end of their session.

What Happens During a Cryotherapy Session?

Upon entering the electric cryotherapy chamber, your body experiences a significant transformation. The extreme low temperatures lead to a rapid decrease in overall body temperature by approximately 30-40 degrees. This exposure triggers a natural "fight or flight" response, redirecting blood from the extremities to the core, thereby safeguarding vital organs. This systemic reaction yields numerous benefits, which we will discuss further (see this article for more information).

The cold exposure promotes increased blood flow, delivering fresh, oxygen-rich blood, packed with white blood cells, to areas in need. Whole body cryotherapy enhances these effects while activating the vagus nerve, which influences vasoconstriction and vasodilation. The vagus nerve, critical for regulating internal organ functions, responds to cold applied to the back of the neck, impacting all major organs in the body [NCBI].

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