At Klae, we believe wellness is a purposeful combination of movement, recovery, and mindful practices. One of the ways we support our clients is through evidence-based therapies such as cryotherapy. Cryotherapy can activate brown fat, improve metabolic resilience, and support heart health.
Understanding Fat: White vs. Brown
Not all body fat behaves the same way. Most adults primarily carry white fat, it’s role is to store energy and provide support and cushion for organs. In contrast, brown fat is highly active, rich in mitochondria, and burns energy to produce heat. This thermogenic activity helps the body regulate temperature and improve metabolic efficiency.
White fat can sometimes be ‘recruited’ to behave like brown fat, improving energy metabolism and reducing risk of cardiovascular disease. Supporting the activity of brown and beige fat is an important part of maintaining long-term health and resilience.
Cold Therapy: Activating Brown Fat
Exposure to cold, even briefly, signals the nervous system to stimulate brown fat. The body responds by burning fuel to generate heat, and as a result consumes energy in the process.
Whole-body cryotherapy
- Increase brown fat activity and energy expenditure.
- Promote the “browning” of white fat.
- Support circulation and metabolic function.
- Enhance recovery and mood through releasing endorphins.
By integrating cryotherapy with movement, our clients experience a safe and effective pathway to improved metabolic health.
The Lipokine Link: Supporting Heart Health from Within
Our bodies produce small, natural molecules that help regulate energy and support heart health. One of these is 12,13-diHOME, a lipid-derived messenger created by brown fat and muscles in response to cold exposure and movement.
Why it matters:
- It encourages muscles and brown fat to use stored energy more efficiently.
- It supports the energy production of our cells’ mitochondria, helping the body perform at its best.
- It contributes to healthier lipid levels and overall cardiovascular function.
Both movement and controlled cold exposure can increase 12,13-diHOME. When combined, they enhance its natural effects, helping the body to manage fats, boost metabolic flexibility, and support the heart.
Over time, integrating exercise with cryotherapy may help to:
- Improve the resilience of the cardiovascular system.
- Reduce inflammation and fat accumulation.
- Improve energy balance and metabolic health.
- Support recovery and healthy ageing.
At Klae Wellness, we integrate cryotherapy with movement practices to create a holistic approach that supports heart health, energy, and overall vitality.
Supporting Women’s Recovery with Cold Exposure
Recent research focused on women shows that cold-water immersion and controlled cold therapy can help reduce soreness and support recovery without significantly impairing adaptation. Women may experience unique responses due to hormones and thermoregulation, so short, deliberate sessions, such as our 2–3 minute whole-body cryotherapy
Cold therapy works best when used intentionally, not reflexively. At Klae, we guide each client to use these tools in a way that supports their individual goals, whether that’s recovery, metabolic health, or overall wellness.
Safety and Personalisation
While the benefits of brown fat activation and cold therapy are promising, every client’s plan is tailored to their needs. Whole-body cryotherapy is supervised and not suitable for individuals with uncontrolled hypertension, severe cardiovascular disease, or cold sensitivity disorders.
Our team ensures every session is safe, guided, and personalised, helping you experience the benefits without compromising comfort or wellbeing.
Begin Your Journey at Klae Wellness
A combination of cold therapy and movement offer powerful ways to support heart health, energy metabolism, and recovery. At Klae Wellness, we integrate these therapies with expert guidance to help you move better, recover more quickly, and support your overall vitality.
To start your journey, take advantage of our introductory Whole-Body Cryotherapy offer: 3 sessions for $150, normally $297. Book through the Klae app or our website and experience the benefits for yourself.