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15Sep
Does Cold Plunging Help Against Depression?
Depression is not just a phase of sadness or dejection that can be smiled away or pass by itself. It is a complex and serious illness that can severely affect the lives of those affected. And it is more common than many think. According to the...
30Aug
Interview: Finnish ice swimmer Elina Mäkinen
Before Elina Mäkinen, no Finn had managed to swim the ice mile © Elina Mäkinen Anna (Eisbaden.de): How often do you go into the ice water? Elina Mäkinen: I try to practice ice bathing as regularly as possible in winter. I usually go into the ice water...
09Jul
What Is Cold Water Swimming?
Cold water swimming takes many forms. Two of the most common terms are cold plunging (ice bathing) and winter or ice swimming, and while they sound similar, they are not the same. Cold plunging is about brief, motionless exposure to cold water, often for recovery and...
21Jun
Is Cold Plunging Healthy?
Whether cold plunging is really healthy is probably one of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to stepping into ice-cold water. And it's a controversial topic. While many experienced cold plungers swear by the positive effect on health and well-being, some scientists argue...
10Jun
At What Temperatures Do We Talk About Cold Plunging?
When we talk about a cold plunge, there doesn't necessarily have to be ice in the water. What matters is that the water is cold enough to shock the body and to trigger the positive effects and benefits of cold plunging: something...
19May
How Long Should I Take a Cold Plunge?
Many people swear by short exposure to cold water and believe that’s enough. However, staying in too briefly has little effect, while overdoing it can be risky. So what’s the right amount of time for a cold plunge? Table of ContentsPain and Shivering Are Good...
10Apr
Breathing Correctly During a Cold Plunge
Table of ContentsWhy Is Correct Breathing Crucial in Cold Plunging?Cold Plunge Breathing Techniques: Wim Hof / TummoHow the Wim Hof / Tummo Method WorksWhat Do the Studies Say?Conclusion Our breathing is incredibly important, but most of us rarely pay attention to...
17Mar
Where Does the Tradition of Cold Plunging Come From?
Ice bathing has been around for a long time, even if it sometimes feels like a trend that has only recently become fashionable. Table of ContentsCold Plunge Traditions for Over 2,500 YearsRussia: Deeply Rooted and Religious TraditionsFrom Germanic Tribes to Goethe and Kneipp
01Mar