A new revenue segment on 6 m² (65 sq ft) - without extra staff.
Recovery is no longer a niche topic in fitness and functional studios. Members train more often, plan their recovery deliberately, and actively ask for offerings that go beyond equipment floor space and class schedules. An electric whole-body cold chamber is a visible, clearly billable building block for this: short session duration, fixed time slots, recurring use.
For studio operations, three questions matter most: how much floor space does it take up, who operates the system, and at what point does the investment pay for itself? Electric systems work without liquid nitrogen, so there are no gas deliveries, tanks or safety clearances for consumable media. What remains are power, cleaning and maintenance as ongoing line items - figures you can calculate with.
The footprint is manageable: the chamber, access area and a short preparation zone fit into roughly 6 m² (65 sq ft), often in an unused corner, near the locker rooms or in a former storage room. The eCham home, smart, now and the eCham vita 5-in-1 run on a standard 230 V household outlet, while larger systems such as flow, pure and max require 400 V.
Operationally, the chamber can be integrated in different ways: as a single session with a per-use price, as a multi-session card, as an upgrade within a higher membership tier, or as part of a personal training package. All variants share the same advantage: they create additional visit occasions without new class space and without extra trainer hours.
We make no claims about treatment, healing or medical outcomes. This is about the application, the in-studio process and the economics - anything beyond that, your guests should discuss with their doctors as needed.
The session is sold individually, as a card, or as part of a package, and can be priced independently of the base membership fee. Throughput is high because a session takes only a few minutes and the turnaround between two guests is short. This generates revenue on floor space that would otherwise earn little.
Equipment, class schedules and price are quickly compared in a competitive market. A visible cold chamber in the entrance or recovery area is an argument discount providers cannot copy without investing themselves. It shifts the conversation from price to offering.
The chamber is well suited as content for a higher membership tier, increasing average revenue per member without touching your entry-level rate. At the same time, retention improves because recovery appointments create additional visits to the studio.
We accompany every step from the first assessment to ongoing operations. The process is deliberately lean so studio operations continue during setup.
We review floor space, ceiling height, delivery path, subfloor and the power supply. This determines whether a 230 V model is sufficient or a 400 V system makes more sense.
Based on planned sessions per day, target audience and available space, we recommend a model and agree with you whether the focus is single sessions, a card, or a tier upgrade. Available in RAL colors or with custom studio-branded wrapping on request.
Delivery, positioning and commissioning are scheduled to disrupt training operations as little as possible. A test run with your team follows.
Your entire team receives hands-on training: operation, per-guest process, cleaning, safety guidance and exclusion criteria. Responsibilities for daily startup and monitoring are documented in writing.
Run the numbers for your case in 30 seconds.
Systems start from €49,900 net
At least 1 session per day
At least 1 day per month
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Net unit price of your electricity tariff. Consumption is calculated automatically from power class, sessions and open days. Maintenance is separate.
Your chamber earns around €7,085 per month. From roughly 6 sessions a month it covers its running costs.
Whether financing makes sense for you depends on your terms - these vary from case to case. We can connect you with partners who will provide a concrete offer.
Sample calculation based on your inputs. Electricity costs and prices vary by model and location. Financing is arranged through partner banks; terms are set individually by the respective financing partner. Not tax or financial advice.
In practice, around 6 m² (65 sq ft) is enough for the chamber, the access area and a short preparation zone. What matters is a level, load-bearing surface, sufficient ceiling height and a clear delivery path with suitable door widths. Weight is roughly 500 to 550 kg depending on the model, so we check the structural load with you in advance.
The eCham home, smart, now and the eCham vita 5-in-1 run on a standard 230 V / 16 A household outlet. eCham pure, flow and max require a 400 V connection. There is no consumable medium such as liquid nitrogen, so there is no gas logistics and no tanks on site.
Operation is designed so that trained staff can run it alongside their regular work. Typically one person accompanies the entry, starts the session and stays nearby during the short duration. No dedicated specialist staff is required, and a separate shift schedule is usually not needed.
Between users, a quick visual check and cleaning of contact surfaces and the floor with approved products is carried out. Towels, socks and gloves are changed for each user. This takes only a few minutes and can be folded into your existing cleaning schedule.
Commissioning includes hands-on training for your team, including documented guidance and general exclusion criteria for guest consultations. A written usage agreement, a brief initial briefing per guest and clear team responsibilities have proven effective. Coordinate the specific setup with your insurer.
Let us know how much floor space is available, what power supply you have, and how many sessions per day you expect. We will recommend a suitable model and run the ROI numbers with your figures.
