06Nov
06Nov
Cold Plunges and the Science of Soothing Fibromyalgia
For anyone living with fibromyalgia, the idea of voluntarily submerging yourself in icy water might sound less like a therapy and more like a form of torture. The condition is already defined by a deep, pervasive coldness within the muscles and a nervous system that...
06Nov
Navigating the Chill: Cold plunges and Pregnancy
The conversation around cold plunges and pregnancy is one that requires a delicate balance, grounded deeply in science and a profound respect for the body's journey during the transformative time. It’s not a simple yes-or-no topic. Rather, it’s a nuanced decision that depends on individual...
06Nov
How Cold Plunging Helps Calm Anxiety
For the millions who live with anxiety, the feeling is all too familiar. It’s a rising tide of physiological noise—a racing heart, shallow breathing, and a sense of impending doom that seems to come from nowhere and everywhere at once. It’s your nervous system sounding...
06Nov
Quieting Chronic Pain through the Power of Cold Plunges
Living with chronic pain is like being trapped in a conversation you never wanted to have, one that keeps looping, day after day. It’s a constant, low-grade signal from your body that something is wrong, a faulty alarm that won't switch off. For many, the...
06Nov
How Cold Water Swimming Can Help Calm an Overactive Immune System
Living with an autoimmune disease can feel like living in a body that’s constantly under siege. Your immune system—the very force designed to protect you—starts misidentifying your own cells as threats. The resulting inflammation is the collateral damage, the scorched earth that leaves behind pain,...
06Nov
How a Cold Plunge Rewires Your Stress Response
Modern stress feels less like a lightning strike and more like a never-ending background hum. It's the inbox that never empties, the traffic jam that never moves, the background worry that follows you to bed. This isn't the sharp, life-saving stress of running from a...
05Nov
How Cold plunges Dial Down the Body’s Inflammatory Fire
Inflammation is your body's ancient, loyal defense force. When you get injured or sick, it sends in the troops—redness, heat, swelling, and pain—to cordon off the area and begin repairs. It's a life-saving system. But in our modern world, this defense force often refuses to...
05Nov
The Deep Freeze for Deep Sleep
You know the feeling. You're exhausted, but the moment your head hits the pillow, your mind kicks into gear. Or maybe you drift off fine, only to wake up at 3 a.m. staring at the ceiling, mind racing through tomorrow’s to-do list. In today’s always-on,...
04Nov
Why Freezing Your Muscles Might Be the Smartest Way to Heal
You just crushed a workout. Your muscles are on fire, your shirt’s glued to your back, and even tying your shoes feels like a chore. You know what's coming tomorrow morning: the deep, familiar ache of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS). And then, someone says,...
10Feb
Cold plunging at home
Cold plunging at home has never been easier. Why? Because there are simply so many ways to set it up to suit your needs, regardless of whether you only have a shower or bathtub, a small balcony, or a small garden. In this comprehensive article,...
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