-- Recovery Lounge — St. Louis, MO
TRAIN HARD.
RECOVER HARDER.
Recovery is not optional – it’s where the gains actually happen. Our Recovery Lounge features an ice cold plunge bath and eucalyptus steam room. Book standalone sessions or include unlimited access with your RFT Premium membership.
-- Recovery Tools
The Science of
Smarter Recovery
Ice Cold Plunge Bath
Cold water immersion at 10–15°C (50–59°F) has significant evidence-backed benefits for post-training recovery:
- Reduces post-exercise muscle inflammation
- Accelerates clearance of metabolic waste products
- Decreases delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)
- Builds cold tolerance and mental resilience
- Activates brown adipose tissue (metabolic benefits)
Recommended session: 10 minutes at 10–15°C
Eucalyptus Steam Room
Moist heat combined with eucalyptus aromatherapy creates a powerful recovery environment:
- Relaxes tight muscles and reduces tension
- Improves cardiovascular circulation
- Opens airways with eucalyptus steam
- Promotes parasympathetic nervous system activation
- Supports skin health and detoxification