New European-style spa in Point Loma to offer plunges

POINT LOMA It doesn t matter if you run hot or cold soon you ll be able to take the plunge Rapid Cold Plunge Sauna is coming soon to the Rosecrans Shopping Center The new European-style spa billed as the ultimate premium wellness experience is wrapping up permitting and construction on its new facility at Midway Drive Suite A Plans are for the new business to launch by the end of January On its website the company says its mission is to build one of the largest hottest saunas in the country complete with proper air flow and strict cleanliness standards to bring you the authentic Finnish experience built on high temperatures high-quality materials and meticulous attention to detail German native and company co-founder Max Altergott talked about what visitors can expect at their wellness facility Requested if Rapid intends for its guests to combine hot and cold plunges for a synergistic effect he replied They have different effects but it s not like one cancels out the other it just enhances both Cold plunges also known as cold-water immersion have been heralded for their numerous purported healthcare benefits ranging from enhanced recovery in athletes to improved circulation including even boosts in mental vitality Athletes and regular gym-goers often turn to cold plunges to speed up recovery after intense workouts The cold water helps reduce muscle inflammation and soreness making it easier to maintain a rigorous training schedule Cold plunges can also lead to an increased production of endorphins the body s natural pain and stress fighters which can be particularly beneficial for those looking to enhance mental clarity to combat the effects of stress Regular cold plunges can also reportedly boost the immune system by increasing the production of white blood cells to help the body fight off illnesses more effectively Rapid Cold Plunge will offer a co-ed atmosphere encouraging guests to dive into the invigorating world of cold plunging Altergott a professional athlete and martial-arts practitioner commented he s benefited personally from the cold-hot experience so much so that he felt it crucial to offer it as a vitality option to others When I do it I feel really refreshed for a couple of hours afterward and mentally more clear as your hormones make you feel really awake alert and good he noted For sports it makes a huge difference When I do a cold plunge right before jiu jitsu my stamina goes up tremendously and my recovery is significantly better Unlike Europe where saunas and cold plunges are much more embedded in the custom Altergott reported that America has lagged behind where a sauna experience is presently hard to find outside of a gym There are no sauna options here in San Diego Altergott noted noting it became clear to him there was a void that needed to be filled If you come to Europe you would see what sauna places look like and how much better a -person sauna is he commented I thought That s what we should do And that s how we got to this business