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ABOUT PLUNGEADVISOR

INDEPENDENT TESTING • HONEST REVIEWS • REAL DATA

OUR MISSION

PlungeAdvisor exists to help you find the right cold plunge without wasting money on marketing hype.

We test every product ourselves for a minimum of 6 months before publishing a review. No sponsored content. No pay-for-placement rankings. Just honest assessments based on real-world testing.

JM

LEAD REVIEWER

JOHN MCDEED

Cold Plunge Specialist

John McDeed is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and cold plunge equipment specialist with over 8 years of personal cold therapy experience. A former collegiate swimmer, John discovered cold water immersion as a recovery tool during his athletic career and has maintained a consistent practice since 2016.

John's testing approach combines systematic performance evaluation with real-world usage across 40+ different cold plunge units. He tracks temperature consistency, durability, maintenance requirements, and long-term reliability to help buyers find equipment that delivers genuine value.

He completed the Wim Hof Method Fundamentals Course to deepen his understanding of cold exposure protocols. His reviews focus on practical considerations: What temperature can it actually maintain? How much maintenance does it require? Is it worth the investment?

CREDENTIALS

  • +NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
  • +Wim Hof Method Fundamentals
  • +Former NCAA Division II Swimmer

8+

YEARS PRACTICE

40+

UNITS TESTED

6

MONTH MINIMUM

HOW WE TEST

1

PURCHASE OR REQUEST

We buy products at retail or accept review units with full editorial independence. Manufacturers cannot pay for reviews or influence our ratings.

2

6-MONTH TESTING

Every cold plunge is tested for a minimum of 6 months. We track temperature consistency, maintenance needs, durability, and real-world performance over time.

3

MEASURE & COMPARE

We measure actual water temperatures, cooling times, energy usage, and noise levels. No manufacturer specs - just real data from our testing.

4

HONEST REVIEW

We publish pros and cons for every product. If something is overpriced or underperforms, we say so. Our job is to help you make informed decisions, not sell products.

EDITORIAL INDEPENDENCE

PlungeAdvisor earns revenue through affiliate commissions when you purchase through our links. This comes at no extra cost to you and helps fund our testing.

However: Commission rates never influence our rankings or recommendations. A product that pays higher commissions won't rank higher because of it. Our testing data and real-world performance determine every rating.

See our full affiliate disclosure for details.

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