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Looking for the best travel workouts? Us too.

It’s one of the most ironic and unspoken aspects of running a health or wellness business — although the majority of our lives are dedicated to helping clients achieve their fitness and wellness goals, business obligations often prevent us from reaching our own. Staying healthy can become an even bigger challenge when our business calls for consistent travel.

Whether you’re attending client meetings, networking events, or conferences, sticking to a regular fitness routine is possible. Here are five of the best travel workout tips to help you stay in top physical condition, even when you’re on the road.

Pack Your Yoga Mat
Yoga can be one of the best travel workouts for business owners on the road. Considering the limited equipment and space necessary to practice yoga, you can take this exercise routine virtually anywhere. If you’re looking to sweat, opt for a challenging vinyasa routine that increases your heart rate and builds muscles. Tack on a meditation at the end of your practice to find clarity and focus for that big client meeting.

Get Outside and Explore
Make the most of your travel time by getting to know each location by foot. Whether you choose to walk, run, or some combination of both, you’re bound to get your body working. Varying your speed and intensity through run/walk interval training can take things to the next level. You can even use the MapMyWalk app to plan your perfect path, complete with the best local scenery, ahead of time.

Use the Hotel Fitness Center
You don’t need a ton of equipment to work up a sweat. In fact, some of the best travel workouts don’t require any equipment. Keep it simple with a warm-up, cardio routine, strength training, cooldown, and stretch. Leverage the free weights or machines where you can or opt for bodyweight exercise. Here’s an on-the-go workout routine that will get the job done, no matter where you are.

• Plank-Ups: Start in a plank position with your hands under your shoulders. Engage your entire body and slowly lower your right forearm to the floor, then your left. Hold for a breath and then press back up to your starting position.
• Mountain Climber Push-Ups: Start in plank position with your hands under your shoulders. Use your core to pull your right knee to your chest and extend it back, immediately pull your left knee into the chest and extend it back. Do a pushup with your elbows tight by your sides. Continue. 8 to 10 reps each side
• Bird-Dog Push-Up: Challenge your balance and core strength with this pose. Start with a push-up, then extend your right arm in front of you and your left leg behind you. Hold this position for one going. Then repeat on the other side. 8 to 10 reps
• Transverse Lunge Ground to Standing: Get your heart rate pumping with this move. Start in a standing position. Lunge your left leg behind you at a 45-degree angle, placing your left hand on the floor. Keeping your right knee bent, extend the left leg straight, lying face down on the floor. Use your core strength to reverse the motion back to your starting position. 8 to 10 reps each side
• Bulgarian Split Squat: Time to fire up your glutes! Stand in front of a chair, bench, etc. with feet hip-width apart. Hands on hips or in fists under the chin. Place your right foot on top of the chair behind you, squat down low but keep your chest and chin lifted. Do your best to tap your right knee to the floor. Push through your heel to return to your starting position. 8 to 10 reps
• Skater Burpee: Start standing on your left foot. Jump to the right, landing on your right foot with your left in the air. Drop to your hands and jump your right leg back to plank, still floating your left foot in the air. Stand up on your right foot and then repeat on the other side. 8 to 10 reps  

Leverage Your Resources
If you own a health or wellness business, there’s a good chance you’re connected to other business owners in your space. Before you travel, reach out to any local contacts and ask for their recommendation on where to exercise. Booking a class will give you a chance to explore the local fitness scene and maybe even open up new business opportunities. Here are some additional ideas to help you stay active while traveling for business.

Regardless of the travel fitness regime you choose, remember that your health is a top priority, even when you’re on the road. Eat whole foods when you can and drink plenty of water. If you’re looking for an ideal way to recover after your travel workouts, use our cryosauna locator to get in touch with one of our awesome partners.  

 

Cryotherapy: A Revolution in Wellness

Ready to experience the wellness benefits of whole body cryotherapy? Great! The cryotherapy industry is growing rapidly, in fact, there are 500+ locations across the globe that utilize Impact Cryotherapy machines – so you have a lot of cryo shops to choose from!

Many people frequent an Impact Cryotherapy machine at cryotherapy + wellness facilities, whereas others do cryotherapy at their gym or even at their chiropractic or physical therapy facility after getting an adjustment. To find a location with an Impact Cryotherapy machine near you, visit our cryosauna locator!

Looking to add a cryotherapy machine to your company’s offerings? Check out these 4 ways cryotherapy can make a positive impact on the growth of your small business!

Cryotherapy Machines Convert a 10×10 Space to into a Revenue-generating Room
The Impact Cryotherapy cryosauna has a small footprint, operates on standard 110v, 60Hz power and has an affordable cost-per-session — meaning it can transform a small HVAC closet into a money-making powerhouse.

Cryo Provides a Unique + Exciting Experience
The initial chill of whole body cryotherapy is exhilarating – it’s comfortable cold that wakes up the body. The thrill of the chill combined with the drama of the swirling vapor generated by the cryotherapy machine creates the memorable cold therapy experience your clients seek.

Sessions Only Take 3-minutes
The cryotherapy session turn-around time is fast, therefore you can see more clients! More clients = more revenue.

Wellness is Hot Right Now
Take one look at social media and you’ll see that health + wellness is “in”. According to a 2017 article published in SELF about the booming wellness industry, being well is the new wealthy. By adding cryotherapy to your business’ list of offerings, you give customers access to a trendy wellness experience.

For more information on adding cryotherapy to an existing business, or building a cryotherapy store, connect with our team of experts!

Wondering how to market your cryotherapy business? For any business, marketing plays a major role in the overall success of the organization. Understanding that the cryotherapy industry is unique, it’s important to efficiently and effectively promote the service and its benefits. When starting, and growing, your cryotherapy and wellness business, be sure to take advantage of these cryo marketing best practices!

Educate, educate, educate!

The main hurdle in starting a cryo biz is that many people do not have a proper understanding of what cryotherapy actually is. Educating your market about cryotherapy through a combination of digital, traditional, influencer and word-of-mouth marketing is vital.

Here are a few ideas to help get you started:

• Build a network of social media influencers to promote your brand and educate their followers on the cryo experience
• Share articles and fast facts about cryotherapy on your personal and brand social media
• Make connections with fitness + wellness enthusiasts such as personal trainers and group exercise instructors
• Distribute educational collateral including brochures with infographics + FAQ’s

Hit the Pavement

Pop into local businesses in your area and introduce yourself. Stick promotional cards on car windshields. Attend events such as 5k and pop-up workouts. Participate in group exercise classes and talk about your business with the instructor and fellow attendees. Get out there and promote your business!

Build Relationships

Network with local fitness and wellness businesses to set up cross-promotional and referral programs. Gyms, chiropractic practices, massage studios, wellness facility and boutique fitness centers all have the clientele that fit the customer base you seek.

Get Online

Having a strong digital presence is very important when owning a business. Make sure to invest in a clean and informative website with appointment booking capabilities and to create and maintain brand social media accounts.

Stay in Touch with Customers

While getting clients in the door is often the main focus of your marketing efforts, it’s important not to forget to market to your existing customers. Email campaigns and text message outreach are strong methods for retention marketing.

Have questions or need additional marketing advice and support? Connect with our in-house marketing team!

Celebs are crazy about “cryo facials” – Meghan Markle included it as part of her pre-wedding routine, it’s part of Kate Moss’ summer skin care regimen, and Mandy Moore utilizes it to keep her face glowing for award shows – but what exactly is this space-aged sounding skincare treatment?

Similar to whole body cryotherapy, cryo, or “cool”, facials utilize blasts of hyper-cooled air to treat the surface of the skin.

Plastic surgeons claim the following benefits of cold air for the complexion:

• Keeps skin tight, vibrant and radiant
• Puffiness is reduced
• Pores are less visible
• Sebum, a cause of acne, is reduced

Want to know more about the benefits of cold therapy? Click here!

Cryotherapy – Spa Owner, Donna Garrett Shares Her Story

Tell us about your business – the location, clientele, brief history of what’s been offered to customers in the past.

My business is located in Tucson, AZ, in a strip center with my own parking spaces.  I chose this location because I felt like it would be convenient for my clients to get in and out of, if say, they were on a lunch break or just running errands for the day.

I love my clients!  They are very sweet and caring people.  They are always interested in what is going on with me in my life, and vice versa.  I have a client that just beat a world record in weightlifting and won a gold medal.  His arms were so large, he couldn’t fit in our normal robes, so we went to a big and tall store and bought a robe that would fit him.  I came in to cryo him before his competition, even though I was closed.  I have patients with Fibromyalgia, volleyball players, rugby players and just normal people who, like myself, “used to” live in constant pain.

Tell us about your goals/vision for your business.

I would like to eventually offer other treatment options to go with cryotherapy.  I think a portable cryo machine for spot treatments and facials would be a great addition.  I only have 900 sq ft, so that would probably be the best option for this location.  My hope is to one day open at least one other location, and maybe even franchise at some point, but I would be happy with a second location.

Why the decision to add cryotherapy?

Well, I am not only the owner but also a client.  I was lucky enough to have a husband that follows sports, where he first heard about cryotherapy.  He had stated that he wished he could find a place for me to try out cryo because he hoped that it would help me with my pain as I refuse to take opioids for pain relief. I have had a large herniation in my back, a bulging disk in my neck, arthritis, and sciatic nerve pain.  My quality of life was non-existent before cryotherapy. Cryotherapy gave me my life back, and I wanted to help others get theirs back as well.

Why did you decide to partner with Impact Cryotherapy?

That is an easy question for me – [their machine] is made in the USA!  My Impact representative, Evan Hugall, was so instrumental in helping me along the way.  He answered all my questions and really made Impact such an easy choice.  You can tell that he really cares about his clientele.

Why do your clients utilize cryotherapy?

Mostly for the same reason I do – to get relief from pain.  However, I do have some clients that utilize cryo for the beauty aspects such as increased collagen production and reduced cellulite.  I have personally lost 20 pounds using cryotherapy, and that has been an enticing benefit to some of my clients.

If you’re looking to open your own cryotherapy studio or add it to your existing services, get in touch with our team today!

Whole body cryotherapy is transforming the world of wellness and post-workout recovery. Athletes, fitness enthusiasts, celebs, and everyday people are loving how they feel after just 3-minutes in the cryo machine. But cryotherapy doesn’t just benefit consumers, it benefits businesses as well.

Cryotherapy allows you as a business owner to produce revenue with every 3-minute session. If you’re considering adding whole body cold therapy to your gym, chiropractic practice or spa – or starting a new brick-and-mortar cryo facility, take advantage of these cryo business building tips!

Do Your Research
When shopping for a cryotherapy machine for your business, it’s important to research all cryosauna distributors and manufacturers to fully understand their products and service offerings.

Take advantage of our Cryotherapy Machine Buyer’s Guide when screening cryo machine providers – it’ll equip you with the right questions to ask vendors when conducting your research.

Test Drive the Equipment Before You Buy
Not all cryotherapy systems are alike. As a business owner, you want to be sure that you’re providing safe, comfortable, consistent, and cold cryotherapy sessions. It’s crucial that the cryotherapy machine you purchase delivers an experience that meets the standards of your business.

We invite you to experience the Impact Cryotherapy machine – use our cryosauna locator to find a location near you!

Location, Location, Location
Gym owners, chiropractors, physical therapists, and business owners with existing space simply need a 10×10 area for the cryotherapy machine – new business owners, however, need to find the right location for their store.

So what classifies a space as the right location for a new cryo business? It’s important to choose an area that has existing fitness businesses surrounding it, gets a high volume of foot traffic and has ample parking.

Have questions about the location you’re considering for your new biz? Feel free to reach out to our team of cryo experts.

Build a Strong Team
Cryo is cool, people are going to come to try it out – but what do you once people come through your door? Sell. You need to hire go-getters who are excited about your service and are eager to sell packages and memberships.

Enhance Your Offerings by Including Additional Wellness + Recovery Modalities
Having add-on services at your location can help you and your team upsell. NormaTec Compression Therapy and Celluma LED light therapy systems are affordable products that complement whole body cryotherapy.

Need additional resources and tips? Connect with our team! And remember, as an Impact Customer, you are not alone in building your business. We provide all customers access to comprehensive support staff at every phase of service from installation and setup to on-site training.

Yes, cryotherapy is a safe whole body wellness experience.

Impact Cryotherapy machines are equipped with safety checkpoints, interactive operator software, and preset time and temperature protocols to ensure that all cryotherapy sessions administered are safe and consistent. Impact’s entire line of cryosaunas has earned the ETL Mark from testing laboratory, Intertek, classifying them as compliant to applicable US and Canadian electrical safety standards.

All Impact Cryotherapy machine operators receive comprehensive safety training and undergo a cryosauna operation certification.

During a cryotherapy session, participants feel a dry cold — shivering is common but at no point should a user feel uncomfortable. Many clients report feeling a sense of calm or rejuvenation after their session. Others report feelings of euphoria and/or energy.

There are no known side effects of whole body cryotherapy, however, anyone with the following conditions should not participate in a session:

• Uncontrolled high blood pressure
• Pregnancy
• Raynaud’s Syndrome
• Allergy to cold
• Prior heart attack
• Unstable heart pain
• Disease of the blood vessels
• History of blood clots
• Uncontrolled seizure disorder
• Nerve pain in feet and legs
• Open sores
• Any disease or condition with increased sensitivity to cold

Have additional questions about cryo safety? Feel free to connect with our support team!

By now you know that regular exercise comes with a long list of benefits for your body and mind: reduced body fat, stronger bones, higher energy, reduced blood pressure, better sleep, and more — but with so many fitness offerings on the market today, it can be difficult to navigate the seemingly endless options to choose from. 

So, how do you know what the best fitness regime is for you?

While the answer is different for everyone, the reality is this — the best fitness plan is the one you’re willing to stick to. Here is a breakdown of the best fitness regimes and how to determine which is the right fit for you.

Traditional Gyms

For the seasoned exercise enthusiast, a gym can be a great place to carry out a fitness plan. If you’re motivated, disciplined, and know your way around a weight floor, then a traditional gym could be a great fit.

The Benefits
Most traditional gyms offer unlimited monthly memberships, giving you the freedom and flexibility to work out on your own schedule. With a large variety of equipment options to choose from, gyms give members the ability to pursue a well-rounded fitness regime. Some gyms offer amenities like pools, basketball courts, and more to give members a wide variety of fitness activities to choose from.

The Drawbacks
With no set schedule and the flexibility to come and go as you please, it can sometimes be difficult to stay committed to your routine. For those with limited fitness experience, a traditional gym can be a bit overwhelming and sometimes discouraging to newbies.

Boutique Fitness

If you’re looking for an intimate fitness setting, surrounded by people who share similar goals and interests, boutique fitness might be for you. From boxing to barre, yoga to spin, there’s something for everyone in the rapidly growing world of studio fitness. Some of the most popular boutique fitness offerings include Crossfit, Orange Theory, Pure Barre, and Soul Cycle.

The Benefits
Boutique fitness studios offer a smaller, more intimate class size and setting. With highly trained instructors leading clients every step of the way, members can receive the motivation they need to push their limits. If you’re someone who is motivated by guided instruction, thrives in a group setting, and is looking for a consistent and quality workout boutique fitness might be your best bet.

The Drawbacks
Be forewarned, the price you pay for more personalized attention and unique sweat sessions comes at a premium. Because boutique studios can only hold so many patrons per class, they often charge significantly more to keep their doors open. Be prepared to pay the price for this personalized service.

Fitness Apps and At-Home Workouts

Not a fan of group fitness? That’s okay! Get outside and take a brisk walk or hike, hop on a bike and go for a spin, or opt for the stairs over the elevators at work. There are plenty of ways to reach your fitness goals without a gym or studio membership.

The Benefits
If you’re on a budget, online classes and at-home workouts are a great option for you. Thanks to the growing popularity of fitness apps, you can get in a great workout at home for free. Some of the best workout apps (like Nike Training Club, Aaptiv, Couch to 5K, Fitness Buddy, and Yoga Studio) offer free exercise routines that are designed by fitness experts.  

The Drawbacks
Unless you have a home gym, you are likely to be a bit more limited in your equipment options. You also won’t have any trained fitness professionals nearby to monitor your movement and progress. And, unless you find a running buddy, these at home exercise regimens can get a little lonely.

Regardless of the fitness regime you choose, we believe that cryotherapy can be one of the best methods for complete whole body recovery. Learn more about our Atlanta-based cryotherapy services here. Not in the Atlanta-area? Click here to find a cryotherapy location near you!

Whole body cryotherapy provides an alternative wellness treatment for a wide variety of individuals including weekend warriors, athletes – both professional and amateur, fitness enthusiasts, chronic pain sufferers and even the average, everyday person.

According to a 2016 industry survey with over 300 respondents, cryo users have reported that whole body cryotherapy provides them with a multitude of benefits including pain relief, muscle recovery, weight loss and mental clarity.

Want to know more? Check out what people are saying about the benefits of cryotherapy:

• “Cryotherapy is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! It is a game changer – because of it, my life has drastically changed for the better. My workout performance and recovery is the best it has ever been my entire life and I’m in my 30’s. I get the best sleep I’ve ever had all since consistently doing cryotherapy!” – Christopher T., Cryoshift Cryotherapy member
• “I’ve been doing cryotherapy since February 2016 and it has helped me so much. In addition to reducing whole-body inflammation and muscle soreness, energizes me for the day or helps me sleep at night. The 3 minutes you spend in the cryo chamber are the best spent of your day. I’m able to recover quicker from workouts and long nights out!” – Allison H., Cryo1one member
• “I do 2-3 cryotherapy sessions a week and I cannot recommend it more. Cryo helps my bursitis. I have noticed that I can exercise better with weights since I began my sessions, and the immediate effect is exhilarating. I’ve also noticed that it helped me fight cold, or at least stop a case of sinusitis from turning into a cold. I recommended it to all my friends, especially those with muscle and bone problems.” – Nabil S., District Cryo member

If you’re looking to up your wellness game, in any capacity, then you can benefit from whole body cryotherapy! Ready to give it a try? Click here to find a location near you!