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Transform Recovery Through Cold Exposure
Unlike traditional ice baths with unpredictable temperatures, our precision-controlled plunge tubs deliver consistent, therapeutic cold exposure at exactly the right temperature. This targeted approach activates your body's natural recovery response, enhancing circulation, reducing inflammation, and sharpening mental clarity, without the guesswork of ice.
How It Works
Inside Revive Recovery suite, dual plunge pools use precision temperature control to reset your body's natural recovery system. The controlled cold tightens and reopens blood vessels, flushing fresh oxygen-rich blood through muscles. This temperature shift releases endorphins, boosts energy, and activates brown fat to help you warm up naturally.
LOCATIONS
Choose Your Temperature
Arctic Plunge (6–8 °C)
Delivers maximum cold therapy benefits
Best for experienced users
Ideal after intense training
Short, sharp sessions for big results
Recommended Use: Arctic 1–4 mins
Therapeutic Plunge (10–12 °C)
A gentler entry into cold therapy
Easier on the heart, ideal for beginners
Allows longer, more comfortable sessions
Delivers the same recovery benefits, more gradually
Recommended Use: Therapeutic 4–6 mins
When to Plunge
Avoid immediately after heavy strength training as it can reduce short-term muscle-building signals. Use on rest days or after light training for recovery or take a quick plunge before training to boost alertness and performance.
FAQs
What Clubs offer Revive Recovery?
Revive Recovery is now at Richmond Platinum, with Balaclava Platinum, Top Ryde Platinum, and Double Bay Black Label opening soon.
Melbourne
Richmond Platinum and Balaclava Platinum
Sydney
Top Ryde Platinum and coming soon to Double Bay.
What equipment and services are available in the Recovery Zone?
Revive Recovery is a purpose built, state-of-the-art space for restoration and wellness, exclusively for Diamond and Black Label members. Facilities include:
Infrared Sauna*
Cold Plunge*
Magnesium Pool*
Traditional Sauna*
Red Light Therapy*
Cryotherapy Bed
Monsoon Shower*
Compression Boots
Massage Chairs
Massage Guns
*Available at select clubs.
Do I need to book?
Yes, for select therapies. To ensure fair access, bookings are required for Infrared Sauna* and Red-Light Therapy
How to book:
1. Visit your club’s page.
Balaclava Platinum (coming soon)
Top Ryde Platinum (coming soon)
Double Bay Black Label (coming soon)
2. Select Revive Booking.
3. Choose your preferred Recovery Therapy session (subject to availability).
4. Click Book and you'll receive an email confirmation of your session.
You can hold up to 3 upcoming bookings per therapy. Additional sessions can be booked once your current session concludes.
Bookings aren't required for:
General Sauna
Compression Boots
Massage Chairs
Cold Plunge
Cryotherapy Bed
Massage Guns
Monsoon Shower
What should I wear when using the saunas or recovery equipment?
Massage chairs, cryo bed, compression boots, red light bed, and massage equipment
Wear clean, dry clothes at all times
Cold plunge
Wear swimwear
Saunas
Wear clean clothes, swimwear acceptable
In the traditional and infrared sauna, place a towel on seat before use
This is a unisex space, appropriate attire is required at all times. Wear appropriate footwear in wet areas.
Dry off before leaving wet areas, towel hooks are provided.
How should I use the Recovery Zone for best results?
This layered approach combines heat, cold and flotation for a complete full-body and nervous system reset.
Recommended protocol:
Heat Therapy – 10–20 minutes
Monsoon Shower – Cool rinse
Cold Plunge – Short, controlled duration
ZeroBody CryoFloat™ – Deep recovery phase
Return to Sauna
Benefits:
Maximises circulation, recovery and relaxation
Supports muscle repair and inflammation management
Enhances stress reduction and mental clarity
Leaves the body feeling light, calm and fully reset
Ideal for: High training loads, recovery blocks, stress management or a complete post-training experience.
Is there an age restriction?
Yes, members must be 16 years or older to access Revive Recovery.
Are there time limits?
For the Infrared Sauna and Red-light therapy beds that require a booking, there is a time limit specified on the booking. Please ensure you arrive early for your session, if you are more than 5 minutes late, your session may be forfeited.
For the non-bookable items, time limits may exist for your health and safety or for the fairness of other members.
Are there any health conditions that would prevent me from using certain facilities?
HEALTH & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS - DO NOT USE IF YOU:
Are pregnant or have heart conditions, high blood pressure, or circulation issues
Have open wounds, infections, or contagious conditions
Are feeling unwell or have cold sensitivity
Are under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Seek medical guidance if you have health concerns.