The outdoor pool comes with a lid and folds down for easy storage – and it’s now 40% off
B&M is stocking an outdoor pool that promises to reduce stress, lift your spirits, and increase energy levels. Research has shown it may also help burn calories. The popular budget retailer is well regarded throughout the UK for offering a broad range of products at pocket-friendly prices.
It’s a firm favourite among shoppers seeking affordable garden supplies, homeware, and everyday household essentials. Customers can check what’s available in their local branch or visit the B&M website beforehand to narrow down their options before making the trip.
For those looking to enhance their wellbeing and have a bit of extra outdoor space, B&M’s latest bargain could be just the ticket. The retailer is currently stocking an Outdoor Adventure Ice Bath Plunge Pool complete with a lid, reports the Liverpool Echo.
The product description reads: “Step into peak recovery with the Outdoor Adventure Ice Bath Plunge Pool with Lid. Including an inflatable lid and a protective cover, this portable Ice Bath is designed for convenience, durability, and rapid cool-down. Great for boosting energy, reducing stress, enhancing recovery, and elevating mood.”
The pool was originally priced at £25, but following a 40% reduction, shoppers can snap it up in stores for just £15. It comes with an inflatable lid and cover, and folds down for “easy storage”.
Measuring 80cm tall and 75cm wide, it’s designed to accommodate adults up to 6ft 1 inch (1.85m) tall. The pool is insulated for “lasting chill”. Customers can browse further hot tub options online and purchase in-store at B&M.
According to Heart.org, ice plunges can offer benefits such as faster muscle recovery, reduced inflammation, and a temporary mood boost. Consistent cold exposure might also stimulate ‘brown fat’, which can marginally boost your metabolic rate.
Researchers suggest that everyday cold exposure activates brown fat and may help speed up the body’s calorie burning. A standard three to 10-minute cold plunge burns roughly 50 to 100 additional calories.
A 2022 systematic review published in Frontiers in Physiology found that abrupt cold exposure significantly increases human energy expenditure and activates brown adipose tissue (BAT), suggesting its potential as a non-pharmaceutical approach to combat obesity. The meta-analysis of existing human studies revealed that low temperatures encourage BAT to utilise glucose and fatty acids to produce heat, thereby elevating metabolic rates.
It is important to note that ice plunges carry certain risks, including cardiovascular strain and hypothermia. It’s crucial to consult a doctor before attempting a cold plunge pool. Plunging into cold water abruptly triggers a powerful physiological shock, causing a rapid rise in heart rate and blood pressure that can be hazardous for people with pre-existing health conditions.
Meanwhile, The Range is offering an Ice Bath Tub for £34.99, which is approximately the same size as B&M’s version. Shoppers at Currys can also purchase a Lumi Therapy Recovery Pod Max Portable Insulated Ice Bath for £59.99 – reduced from £79.99.
