Whole Body Cryotherapy Lincoln NE | Recovery, Pain & Performance | Lost in Float
Lost in Float · Lincoln, NE

3 Minutes.
Whole Body
Benefits.

Whole body cryotherapy at -220°F. The fastest recovery session available — and it's over before you know it.

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Recovery
Soreness, inflammation, fatigue
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Chronic Pain
Joints, arthritis, fibromyalgia
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Mood & Focus
Brain fog, anxiety, low energy
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Skin & Aging
Collagen, cellulite, skin conditions
-220°F
Chamber temperature
Ultra-cooled nitrogen gas — dry, not wet. More comfortable than an ice bath.
3 min
Session length
The entire appointment — start to finish — takes under 15 minutes.
~30°F
Skin temp drop
Surface only. Your core body temperature stays constant throughout.
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★★★★★

"Love this place! I've done multiple floats and cryotherapy. The owners are amazing people and their team really cares about the customers. Also have to mention their attention to detail, from the place always being extremely clean, all the little things like their towels, robes, soaps...everything is set up for an amazing experience!"

— Dustin Judd  ·  Google Review
What is whole body cryotherapy?

Cold that works in minutes, not hours.

Here's how it works. You step into our cryotherapy chamber — your head stays outside at all times. Inside, ultra-cooled nitrogen gas drops the surface temperature of your skin by approximately 30°F. As a result, your body triggers an immediate survival response.

Three things happen in rapid succession:

First, vasoconstriction drives blood to your core, flooding it with oxygen and nutrients. Then, when you step out, vasodilation sends that enriched blood back out to your muscles, joints, and skin. Furthermore, a powerful neurochemical cascade fires — norepinephrine surges 200-300%, endorphins rise, and cold shock proteins activate to protect and repair your cells.

The entire session is 3 minutes. However, the effects last for hours — and with regular sessions, the adaptations compound significantly over time.

Whole body cryotherapy at Lost in Float Lincoln NE
Lost in Float
Whole body cryotherapy · 3-minute sessions · Lincoln NE
200–300%
Norepinephrine increase from a single 3-min session
~188
Extra kcal burned per day with regular cold exposure (meta-analysis)
45%
Increase in brown fat volume with repeated cold sessions
3 min
Session length — start to finish under 15 minutes
The science

What happens inside your body.

Cryotherapy works through a process called hormesis — a controlled, brief stress that triggers a disproportionately large adaptive response. Your body perceives extreme cold as a threat. Therefore, it activates every protective and repair system it has. When the threat passes, those systems leave your body in a measurably better state than before.

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Norepinephrine & Dopamine
The most consistent and well-documented response to cold. Norepinephrine reliably rises 200-300% with short WBC sessions — driving alertness, focus, and mood elevation. Furthermore, dopamine increases up to ~250% in longer cold exposure studies, producing a sustained, clean energy that lasts hours after your session ends.
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Brown Fat Activation
Cold is one of the most potent activators of brown adipose tissue (BAT) — the fat that burns calories to generate heat. As a result, energy expenditure increases meaningfully with regular sessions (~188 kcal/day average in meta-analyses). Moreover, with repeated cold exposure, BAT volume can increase by ~45%, and cold-induced metabolism more than doubles.
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Cold Shock Proteins
Cold triggers protective proteins — particularly RBM3 — that act as cellular bodyguards. They rise quickly in the brain, heart, liver, and muscle after cold exposure. As a result, they support neuroprotection, synapse regeneration, and cellular resilience. One of the most promising areas of cold therapy research.
What to expect

Your 3-minute session, explained.

0–60s
Seconds
Cold air surrounds your body
Skin temperature begins to drop
Vasoconstriction begins
Blood rushes to your core
60–150s
Seconds
Norepinephrine surges 200-300%
Endorphins begin to rise
Cold shock proteins activate
You feel sharp and alert
After
Session ends
Vasodilation — blood rushes back out
Nutrient-rich blood floods muscles
Mood elevates — lasts for hours
Body warms naturally in minutes
Cryotherapy chamber at Lost in Float Lincoln NE
Lost in Float · Lincoln, NE
-220°F.
3 minutes.
Real results.
What cryotherapy treats

Everything you want to fix.

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Athletic Recovery
Cryotherapy is one of the most well-studied recovery modalities available. As a result, it reduces muscle soreness, lowers DOMS, and decreases inflammation after training. Furthermore, the vasodilation that follows each session floods muscle tissue with oxygen-rich blood. Many professional athletes use it as a standard part of their weekly recovery protocol.
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Chronic Pain
The combination of endorphin release, inflammation reduction, and improved circulation makes cryotherapy effective for chronic pain conditions. It's been studied for arthritis, fibromyalgia, and joint pain. Many members report meaningful pain relief after just a few sessions — often more pronounced than with conventional treatments alone.
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Mood & Mental Clarity
The norepinephrine surge (200-300%) produces immediate, sharp alertness. Dopamine rises and stays elevated for hours — creating a sustained mood lift without the crash of stimulants. Many members schedule cryo specifically for the mental clarity boost.
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Metabolism & Weight
Cold exposure activates brown adipose tissue (BAT), which burns calories to generate heat. Research shows ~188 kcal/day extra burn on average with consistent cold exposure. Moreover, BAT volume can increase ~45% with repeated sessions. Not a replacement for diet and exercise — but a meaningful complement to both.
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Skin Health
Cryotherapy stimulates collagen production throughout the body. As a result, it can improve skin texture, reduce the appearance of cellulite, and help with conditions like psoriasis, eczema, and acne. Regular members often notice a visible difference within a few weeks.
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Cellular Resilience
Cold shock proteins — particularly RBM3 — activate after each session to protect and repair cells throughout the body. They support antioxidant defenses, mitochondrial function, and stress resistance. Regular cold exposure is one of the most accessible ways to upregulate these proteins.
How it compares

Cryotherapy vs cold plunge.

Whole Body Cryotherapy
✓2-3 min session — full appointment under 15 min
✓Dry air — far more comfortable than water
✓Reliable norepinephrine spike (100-200%+ acutely)
✓Head stays outside — less intense shock response
✓Immediate vasodilation and warm flush on exit
✓Most tolerable option for cold-sensitive people
–Less deep tissue cooling — air conducts cold poorly
–Cold shock protein data less established than immersion
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Cold Plunge at 45°F
✓Better heat extraction — water conducts cold far more effectively
✓Strong response in just 1-5 minutes at 45°F
✓Norepinephrine spike comparable to or exceeding brief cryo
✓Better muscle cooling and short-term DOMS relief
✓Stronger cold shock protein evidence (full immersion)
–Wet cold — more uncomfortable and mentally demanding
–Head and face exposed — more intense shock response
–Harder for cold-sensitive individuals

Honestly, both are excellent — and the research doesn't crown a clear winner across all goals. Cryotherapy's key advantage is speed, comfort, and repeatability. Cold plunge edges out for deeper cooling and certain recovery metrics. Many of our members use both depending on the day and goal — and we offer both for exactly that reason.

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Single session
$55
One 3-minute whole body cryo session. In and out in under 15 minutes.
  • ✓Full body cryotherapy chamber
  • ✓Robe, socks, gloves provided
  • ✓Trained staff present throughout
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The adaptations come from showing up consistently.

One session gives you a powerful glimpse. However, the real magic happens with repeated exposure — BAT volume increases, norepinephrine response strengthens, and cold shock proteins accumulate over time. Our membership makes consistency easy and affordable.

✓Cryo credits included every month
✓50% off ALL additional services
✓Free daily sauna access — every tier
✓Free Tonal digital weight machine access
✓Shareable credits — use for family or friends
✓No commitment — cancel any time
✓Free birthday float every year
✓10% off retail and packages
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What our members say

Real people. Real results.

★★★★★

"I started with floats. It's a great way to stop the ongoing story lines in my thoughts. I've since tried fire and ice, and cryotherapy. Cryotherapy is life. It doesn't take much time from your day. And let me tell you, my attitude is so much better after than before. Who knew standing in subzero temperatures for mere moments could be so life changing?"

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Sarah Wagy
Local Guide · Google Review
★★★★★

"Excellent staff. Outstanding experience. This is the best place for floats and cryotherapy. Highly recommended."

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Tyson Schaffert
Google Review
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"I love everything that Lost in Float is about. Cryotherapy is awesome, the tanks are the best, and talking with everyone there. Best place in Lincoln."

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Andrew Sartin
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Got questions?

Everything you want to know.

Whole body cryotherapy (WBC) involves standing in a cryotherapy chamber surrounded by ultra-cooled nitrogen gas at temperatures between -220°F and -240°F for 3 minutes. Your head stays outside the chamber at all times, and your core body temperature remains constant throughout.
The cold triggers a survival response — vasoconstriction drives blood to your vital organs, where it picks up extra oxygen and nutrients. When you step out, vasodilation sends that enriched blood back to your muscles, joints, and skin. Norepinephrine surges 200-300%, endorphins rise, and cold shock proteins activate throughout your body.
Yes — cryotherapy has been studied since 1978 and is considered safe for most healthy adults. The nitrogen gas never touches your skin directly — it flows over the surface only. The chamber door closes but never locks, a trained operator is always present, and the room has oxygen sensors and proper ventilation. Your head is always kept outside the cooled area.
Surprisingly, most people find cryotherapy more comfortable than an ice bath. The air is completely dry — no moisture — which makes the cold feel very different from wet cold. Even people who consider themselves cold-intolerant typically handle it well. You may feel a brief "pins and needles" sensation near the end, which dissipates immediately after the session.
The cryo session itself lasts 3 minutes. You can exit at any time — you are always in control. From the moment you walk through the door to when you leave, the entire appointment typically takes under 15 minutes.
For initial results, 5-10 consecutive sessions done daily or every other day typically deliver the most noticeable benefits. After that, regular maintenance sessions once or twice a week help sustain and build on those results. Sessions can safely be done twice in a single day if needed.
We provide everything you need — a robe, socks, slippers, and gloves to protect your extremities. Men are required to wear underwear or shorts. Women may wear underwear or a swimsuit. The goal is to expose as much skin surface area as possible for maximum benefit while keeping extremities protected.
No. Nitrogen is a completely non-toxic gas that makes up 78% of the air we breathe every day. Our facility is equipped with oxygen sensors and proper ventilation systems to ensure optimal air quality throughout your session.
Cryotherapy is not recommended if you are pregnant, have uncontrolled high blood pressure, a recent heart attack, severe heart disease, active Raynaud's syndrome, cold allergies, or open wounds. Anyone under 16 years of age requires parental consent. If you have any medical conditions, please consult your physician before your first session.
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