10Feb
08Feb
Everything You Need to Know About Cold Water Swimming
Table of ContentsInterview: Cold Water Swimming World Champion Yasmine PliessnigKey Differences Between Ice Swimming and Winter SwimmingThe Ice Mile – The “Mount Everest” of Cold Water SwimmingHow Long Does an Ice Mile Take?Warming Up – The Most Important Part of...
01Feb
Can Cold Plunging Prolong Your Life?
Who wouldn't want to live longer? And if you could extend your life in a completely natural way, that would be brilliant. The question is: can exposure to cold, such as cold plunges, actually help? Using scientific studies, we’ll explore how cold can have a surprisingly...
22Jan
Cold Plunging Instructions for Beginners
The idea of venturing into icy water may seem totally daunting at first, but cold plunging offers a multitude of benefits, such as improved circulation and a strengthened immune system. If you want to try cold plunging for the first time, it is crucial...
16Jan
What Happens to Your Body During a Cold Plunge?
Many people wonder what exactly happens in the body during cold plunging. In this article, we look at the most important physiological, i.e., physical, aspects. When you begin cold plunging, you should be able to feel and understand these effects directly on your own...
02Jan
Freezer for Cold Plunging
Experts are forecasting very warm temperatures of almost 40°C. Nevertheless, I don't have to do without the cold, because I go into the homemade cold plunge at 1.6°C. How exactly? In a freezer! Every cold water swimmer knows this: you look forward to winter so...
29Dec
Role of Breathing and Cortisol in Life and the Influence of Cold Plunging
Table of ContentsA Good Breathing Technique Helps Regulate HormonesRapid Breathing Signals Stress to the BodyExcess Cortisol Has Negative Consequences on the BodyFrom Breathing to the Thyroid Gland – Everything Is ConnectedBreathing Well Matters for Everyday Health and Cold PlungingThe...
17Dec
Cold Plunge & Art: The Creative Journey of Luisa Püschel
For many, art and the cold plunge feel like a paradox. But they do exist: some artists use cold plunging as both canvas and muse. One such talent is Luisa Püschel, who has been impressing the community with paintings created directly in cold water. Table of Contents
18Nov
Cold Plunge and Hormones
Cold plunging makes you happy and much more... Why is that? Many hormonal processes take place in your body when you plunge into ice-cold water. Your body reacts to this extreme situation with a whole mix of hormones that are released. We have forgotten a...
14Nov
Cryotherapy: A Useful Addition to Cold Plunging
Cryotherapy is a relatively new form of cold plunging in a controlled environment, which is why we wanted to take a closer look at it. We highlighted the differences between a cold plunge and cryotherapy and went into depth about individual aspects such as...
27Oct
What Are the Benefits of Cold Plunging?
We have compiled a large overview of over 30 benefits that you can gain from regular exposure to the cold, i.e., cold plunging. The list is as complete as possible, and there are certainly more fascinating effects worth mentioning. Feel free to use the comment function...
03Oct
What Are the Risks and Possible Side Effects of a Cold Plunge?
It is often said that cold plunging has many positive aspects, and this is true. The benefits of cold plunging for body and mind are scientifically proven and incredibly complex. Nevertheless, there are also some risks, but these can be minimized if you are...
15Sep
Does Cold Plunging Help Against Depression?
Depression is by no means simply a phase of sadness or dejection that can be smiled away or pass by itself. Rather, depression is a complex and serious illness that can severely affect the lives of those affected. And it is more common than many...
09Sep
Stars and Celebrities Who Practise Cold Water Swimming
Have you ever wondered which celebrities or stars go cold water swimming? Here is an overview of who has already tried the cold water. Of course, this list will never be complete, but it may inspire you to go cold plunging, because as you...
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...
27Aug
The Best Breathing Techniques for Cold Plunging
Certain breathing techniques before exposure to the cold, such as a cold plunge, can help to adequately prepare the body for this challenge and significantly mitigate the effects of the cold. This means, for example, that you can warm yourself up internally so that...
19Jul
Cold Plunging in Summer
Many cold plunging enthusiasts want to enjoy the benefits year-round, even in the heat of summer. But keeping the water cold enough can be tricky when outdoor temperatures rise. The good news is that with the right tools and setups, you don’t have to give up...
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...
21Jun
Is Cold Plunging Healthy?
Whether cold plunging is really healthy is probably one of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to jumping into ice-cold water. And this is a controversial topic. While many experienced cold plungers swear by the positive effect on health and well-being, some scientists...
10Jun
At What Temperatures Do We Talk About Cold Plunging?
When we talk about cold plunging, there doesn't necessarily have to be ice in the water. However, there must be a certain amount of cold to be able to speak of cold plunging or cold water swimming, because a cold shower is not enough to...
22May
How Should You Warm Up After a Cold Plunge?
The cold plunge, cold water swimming - jumping into ice-cold water - are becoming increasingly popular. This is because the targeted use of cold therapy not only strengthens the body, but also the mind and emotions. However, in addition to the positive aspects, dealing...
19May
How Long Should I Take a Cold Plunge?
Many people swear by a short cold spell and believe that this is enough. However, it should not be too short, but also not too long. So what is a duration that makes sense? Table of contentsPain and trembling are a good indicator to stop
01May
Lose Weight With Cold Plunging?
For some, this is the main motivation to lose weight; for others, it is a pleasant side effect. Whatever your motivation, cold plunging inevitably requires you to expend more energy, which in turn consumes glucose and fat. But what exactly happens to your fat...
24Apr
Burning Fat While Cold Plunging: White, Brown, and Beige Fat
In our previous article, we explored how cold plunging can support weight loss and how many calories you can burn. But the more exciting question is what exactly happens inside your body. On the one hand, cold plunging burns fat. On the other hand,...
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 very important, but we usually pay little attention to it...
17Mar
Where Does the Tradition of Cold Plunging Come From?
Cold plunging has been around for a long time, even if it sometimes gives the impression that the trend of getting into the cool water has only just become fashionable. Table of ContentsCold Plunge Traditions for Over 2,500 YearsRussia: Deeply Rooted and Religious Traditions
01Mar
Is Cold Plunging or Winter Bathing Dangerous?
Cold plunging is not without risk, so it’s important to follow some basic safety rules. Very cold water draws heat from your body extremely quickly, and once core body temperature drops to around 30°C, the heart can shut down. This makes hypothermia life-threatening -...
27Feb
What Happens to Your Body During Cold Plunging?
A cold plunge delivers an intense cold stimulus to your body. That’s why you should always enter the water slowly and carefully rather than jumping in. It takes more effort, but it allows your body to acclimate safely. The cold causes our blood vessels to contract...
14Feb
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