About Polar Plunge

Recovery, made simple.

Since March 2023 we have built cold plunges that make cold therapy simple, reliable and part of everyday life, in Malaysia and across Southeast Asia.

Our story

Built for people who push their limits.

Polar Plunge began in March 2023 with one belief: recovery should be easy to reach. Every plunge we build is designed with intention, for people who train hard and want to feel their best.

Co-founder

Yang

Once an engineer, Yang turned his curiosity toward biohacking and performance. It started with bags of ice from the convenience store and the realisation that recovery shouldn't be this hard. From that frustration came the idea: a cold plunge system that makes cold therapy simple, reliable and part of everyday life.

Co-founder

Steven

An athlete from a young age with a passion for architecture, Steven shared the same drive for performance and design. When he joined Yang, their visions aligned, blending function with form. Together they set out to build a health brand with purpose, one that makes cold therapy accessible to a new generation.

Taking it further

James

Later, James, a financial specialist, joined to take Polar Plunge further. With his expertise the brand grew beyond its roots and now serves customers in more than five countries across Southeast Asia.

Notable members

The Polar Club.

  • Khairy Jamaluddin
    Khairy JamaluddinFormer Minister of HealthPolar Pro Ultra
  • Cold plunging changed my recovery game completely. The Polar Ultra is built like a tank.
    Jordan YeohFitness Icon · Polar Pro Ultra
  • Jamie Pang
    Jamie PangHyrox AthletePolar Mini
  • My team brings a Polar Plunge to every GT3 race weekend. Recovery between sessions is everything.
    Tunku Abdul RahmanPrince of Johor & GT Racing Driver · Polar Pro
  • Syed Saddiq
    Syed SaddiqIronman Finisher & Malaysian PoliticianPolar Mini
  • Nian En
    Nian EnAthletePolar Mini
  • Ann Pow
    Ann PowProfessional Marathon Runner & TriathletePolar Pro
  • Esther Joy
    Esther JoyTriathlon AthletePolar Eco
  • Polar Plunge is my dopamine dealer. It's vital for my mental health.
    Charmaine ChewMiss International Malaysia · Polar Pro
  • Alexis
    AlexisAthletePolar Eco
  • Allison
    AllisonTriathletePolar Pro
  • Charyl Chappuis
    Charyl ChappuisPro Soccer PlayerPolar Pro
  • 30+

    Notable athletes, politicians, and icons trust Polar Plunge for their recovery.