WHAT IS
CONTRAST THERAPY?
At Peter Kraus Fitness, contrast therapy isn’t just a trend - it’s part of the foundation. Whether you’re training hard or just looking to feel more balanced in everyday life, the mix of heat and cold can wake up your body, clear your head, and help you feel your best. Curious to try it? Come see us and experience the rhythm of contrast for yourself.
ULTIMATE RECOVERY RITUAL
MIND-BODY RESET
NATURAL DETOX
MENTAL CLARITY
DEEP RECOVERY
WHAT IS CONTRAST THERAPY?
At its core, contrast therapy is a simple yet powerful recovery technique that alternates between heat and cold exposure. At Peter Kraus Fitness, we elevate this ancient practice with the modern combination of infrared saunas and super-chilled cold plunge tubs.
Contrast therapy has been around for centuries, but it’s gained serious traction as more people experience its benefits firsthand. It goes beyond just recovery - it’s a powerful tool for improving performance, supporting longevity, and helping you feel more balanced overall.
HOW IT WORKS
When you move between hot and cold environments, your circulatory system gets a powerful workout. Heat causes your blood vessels to expand (vasodilation), boosting circulation and delivering oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. Cold has the opposite effect - it causes vessels to constrict (vasoconstriction), redirecting blood toward your core organs.
This rhythmic push and pull acts like a natural pump, flushing out waste and inflammation while energizing your cardiovascular system. The result? Faster recovery, stronger immunity, and a calm, focused mind.
WHY THE ORDER MATTERS
For the best results, always start with heat and end with cold. The sauna primes your system—warming muscles, opening airways, and stimulating blood flow. The cold plunge then delivers a powerful reset, driving circulation, reducing inflammation, and sharpening your mental focus.
At Peter Kraus Fitness, our infrared saunas heat your body from the inside out with dry temperatures between 140–160°F. Afterward, our cold plunge tubs circulate chilled water between 38–52°F for a powerful, refreshing reset.
Infrared Sauna Benefits
Radiant Skin
Infrared heat boosts collagen production, helping skin stay youthful, elastic, and glowing. In just two hours, studies show improved skin tone, fewer wrinkles, and smoother texture.
Better Blood Flow
By raising your core temperature, infrared saunas naturally expand blood vessels, improving oxygen and nutrient delivery for cellular repair.
Chronic Pain Relief
Gentle heat relaxes tight muscles and reduces inflammation - making it ideal for athletes, arthritis sufferers, or anyone in recovery.
Combats Oxidative Stress
Infrared waves stimulate your cells’ mitochondria to produce more ATP - the energy currency of life - helping fend off aging and disease.
Mental Health Boost
Infrared therapy has been linked to increased serotonin levels, reduced symptoms of depression, and enhanced emotional well-being.
Improved Sleep
Regular sessions help you fall asleep faster, sleep deeper, and wake more refreshed. By lowering cortisol levels and promoting relaxation, infrared therapy supports a healthier, more consistent sleep cycle.
Performance Recovery
Deep heat penetrates muscles, easing lactic acid buildup and improving oxygen supply for enhanced workout recovery.
Relaxation & Mental Clarity
The calming warmth not only eases tension - it sharpens your focus and clears your mind.
Cold Plunge
Benefits
Circulation & Heart Health
Cold exposure boosts circulation, oxygenates cells and organs, and supports overall cardiovascular vitality.
Inflammation & Pain Relief
Reduces swelling, eases soreness and chronic pain, and supports injury recovery. It’s a natural way to calm the body’s inflammatory response - without relying on painkillers or medication.
Fat Burn & Metabolic Health
Activates brown fat, speeds up metabolism, improves insulin sensitivity, and supports balanced blood sugar.
Stress Relief & Mental Clarity
Activates the vagus nerve to lower stress hormones, boost calm, and sharpen mental focus.
Mood, Energy & Mental Health
Increases dopamine, beta-endorphins, and noradrenaline - improving mood, energy levels, and symptoms of anxiety, depression, and OCD.
Skin, Hair & Anti-Aging
Tightens pores, preserves natural oils, strengthens hair, and boosts resilience against oxidative stress.
Hormonal Health & Fertility
Supports testosterone production, fertility, and balanced hormonal function. Regular cold exposure may help regulate endocrine activity and counteract the negative effects of chronic stress on hormone levels.
Immune, Lung & Lymphatic Support
Strengthens immunity, improves lung capacity, enhances liver detoxification, and stimulates lymphatic drainage.