Why Cryo Before Training Might Be the Missing Link in Injury Prevention

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In elite sport, we often talk about recovery after training, but what about before?

Most non-contact injuries happen in the warm-up phase, when muscles are not yet primed, blood flow is still ramping up, and neurological readiness is low. That’s where Whole Body Cryotherapy (WBC) can make a real impact.
Short, targeted sessions before training have been shown to:

✔️ Increase blood flow and neuromuscular activation
✔️ Enhance mental focus and energy
✔️ Reduce the risk of muscle strains and overuse injuries

For high-performance teams, these are not minor gains. The cost of a single soft tissue injury can exceed $20,000+ in lost game time, medical support, and performance gaps. For clubs with multiple injured players per season, that quickly escalates into six-figure territory.

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WBC helps ensure athletes start their session ready, not ramping up while already under load.

📚 Study spotlight:

Hausswirth et al. (2011) showed improved muscle perfusion and decreased inflammation markers post-WBC

A 2021 systematic review (Siewert et al.) suggested WBC may enhance proprioception and reduce injury incidence during training cycles

More teams are adopting this protocol pre-training, not just post-match
At Prime Platinum, we work with some of the world's top clubs to implement cryo systems designed for both preparation and recovery.

If your team isn’t using cryo before training yet, now might be the time to rethink the warm-up.

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