What Happened The Illinois legislature has introduced a bill which would require cold spas to maintain a temperature between 50 degrees and 92 degrees Fahrenheit. Industry Impact This bill will outlaw the use of cold plunges for Illinois fitness facilities if the temperature of a cold plunge drops below 50 degrees. Most fitness facilities operate cold plunges between a temperature of 43 degrees and 59 degrees Fahrenheit. The notion that a temperature below 50 degrees is dangerous contradicts scientific evidence claiming otherwise. Based on guidelines set forth by the Cleveland Clinic Medical Center, a safe range for a cold plunge is between 40 degrees Fahrenheit and 59 degrees Fahrenheit. Without amendments or clarifications, this bill would impose unreasonable compliance requirements for cold plunges and harm customer experience. What's Next HFA is actively engaging with the sponsor to seek an amendment that would expand the legal parameter of cold plunges to 40 degrees Fahrenheit and prevent unintended consequences for the fitness industry. |