Kimi Räikkönen Recovers with CTN Cryotherapy

Formula 1 driver Kimi Räikkönen uses the CTN whole body cryotherapy cabin as well as the localised cryotherapy device to optimize his performance on the track and accelerate recovery during demanding race weekends that require top conditions both physically and mentally.

Formula 1 drivers are put under severe pressure every time they step into their race car, and as a sport it requires both physical and mental strength, endurance, as well as clear and relentless concentration. There is no room for mediocre performance in this sport.

Kimi Räikkönen, also known as Iceman, is an example of unwavering control in stressful situations, and he uses cryotherapy to speed recovery from muscle strain and pain (especially in the lower back and legs) as well as to relax both the mind and the body after long haul flights of travel during the Formula 1 seasons.

Whole body cryotherapy is an incredible way to recharge the body regardless of your profession, and everyone can benefit from its ability to decrease inflammation, reduce pain, speed recovery, alleviate stress and anxiety while also improving quality of sleep.

How Kimi describes his experience:

“Driving an F1 car requires top fitness, both mentally and physically. Depending on the track and the conditions, the demands of the sport vary quite a bit, but it is usually very physically demanding.

I use cryotherapy to recover from the stress and to relieve pain. It is particularly useful after a hard physical training session or a tough race weekend and whenever pain occurs. It is also very relaxing.

I don’t have a specific treatment routine, but when I’m at home I use CTN equipment every day. Open water swimming is also good and I have a cold pool at home, but cold water is not as effective as Cryotherapy. Whenever possible, I use the X°CRYO localised cryotherapy device on race weekends.

I use CTN equipment because I trust Finnish technology and know-how and didn’t want to take any risks in this area.”