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Want in on the Ice Plunge Trend? This Portable Bath Will Turn Your Backyard Into a Wellness Spa for Just $65

The best way to cool down this summer

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Picture this scenario—it’s a scorching hot day, you’ve just come from the gym and unfortunately you don’t have a luxurious pool at your home you can relax in afterwards. You walk into your backyard and there it is—a portable cold plunge ice bath calling your name. Feels like a dream right? Except it’s not. You really can have a portable cold plunge ice bath waiting for you in your backyard when the temps are blazing, and consider this your lucky day because it’s also on sale right now courtesy of QVC. The Sharper Image Portable Cold Plunge Ice Bath (was $79, now $65) comes highly rated and recommended for its ability to assist with post-workout recovery and easing muscular pain/tension.

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A portable bath that’s lightweight and easy to set up as it comes with an extendable drain hose and all of the equipment needed for inflation, the bath is also equipped with a spigot located at the bottom for a seamless draining process, and can hold up to 250 pounds in weight. Once drained, the bath can be flattened and folded, meaning you can take it with you wherever you wish.

Don’t believe us when we say this ice bath really gets the job done when it comes to relieving muscle aches and pains? Just take it from these satisfied buyers who have nothing but praises for it. “Quick to set up, easy to use and easy to drain when you're done,” says one buyer who adds: “As long as you have access to water and ice it will directly set up for an invigorating plunge. This also has a nice extendable drain hose and the required tools for inflation. It feels sturdy and reliable, and I never worry about damaging it by accident.”

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Another customer raves: “The ice bath provided significant relief and faster recovery for me after intense workouts, reducing muscle soreness effectively. Overall, it's a valuable investment for anyone serious about fitness and recovery.”

Still not convinced? Included is a set of repair tools should you accidentally damage your bath and need to do a quick little fixer upper by yourself.


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