Celebrities and athletes who swear by floating
From Joe Rogan to Steph Curry — why some of the world's top performers spend time in a float tank.
Floating has gone from a niche experiment in the 1950s to a recovery ritual for some of the most high-performing people on the planet. Here are a few well-known names who have spoken publicly about using float tanks — and what they say they get out of it.
Joe Rogan
The podcaster and UFC commentator is probably floating's most vocal fan. He has talked for years about owning his own tank and describes floating as a way to quiet the mind, recover physically and think more clearly.
Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors
NBA star Steph Curry has described floating as part of his recovery routine, and several players on his team have been reported to use float tanks to unwind and recover between games.
Carl Lewis
The nine-time Olympic champion is often mentioned as one of the first elite athletes to use floating, reportedly combining it with visualisation training in the 1980s.
Why top performers float
- Deep physical rest without gravity on joints and muscles
- A break from screens, sound and stimulation
- Space for visualisation and mental rehearsal
- Better sleep, which is the foundation of recovery
You don't have to be an athlete to benefit. The same reasons apply to anyone with a busy brain and a tired body.
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