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Cold plunging at home

Constantin2025-05-09T13:00:22+02:00 Ice bathing 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,...

Everything you need to know about ice swimming

Constantin2025-02-06T14:23:21+01:00

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Interview: Vice ice swimming world champion Yasmine PliessnigIn ice swimming the water is below 5°C, in winter swimming the temperature can be higherThe ice mile is the Mount Everest of ice swimmingThe kilometer time doubles during ice swimmingWarming...

What happens to your body when you take an ice bath?

Constantin2025-02-06T14:20:24+01:00Many people wonder what exactly happens in the body during ice bathing. In this article, we look at the most important physiological, i.e. physical, aspects. When you start ice bathing, you should be able to feel and understand these effects directly on your own body.

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On the role of breathing and cortisol in life and the influence of ice bathing

Constantin2025-02-06T14:19:02+01:00

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A good breathing technique is important because we control some of our hormones through our breathingIf we are constantly breathing quickly and frantically, this signals stress to the bodyIf too much cortisol is released for too long, this has negative...

Ice bathing & art

Constantin2025-02-06T14:18:27+01:00 Probably a paradox for many, but they do exist: artists who use ice bathing to create their works in the water. One such talent is Luisa Püschel, who continues to impress our community with her photographs and works of art.

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Luisa in self-portrait

Ice baths and hormones

Constantin2025-02-06T14:17:07+01:00Ice bathing makes you happy and much more... Why is that? Because many hormonal processes take place in your body when you bathe in ice-cold water. Your body reacts to this extreme situation with a whole mix of hormones that are released. We have forgotten...

Cryotherapy: a useful addition to ice bathing

Constantin2025-02-06T14:15:24+01:00Cryotherapy is a relatively new form of ice bathing in a controlled environment, which is why we wanted to take a closer look at it. We highlighted the differences between ice bathing and cryotherapy and went into depth about individual aspects such as costs, clothing...