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What Are the Benefits of Cold Plunging?

We’ve compiled an extensive overview of more than 30 benefits you can gain from regular exposure to the cold, through cold plunging or cold water swimming. This list is as complete as possible, but there are certainly more fascinating effects worth mentioning. If you’ve...
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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...
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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...
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The Best Breathing Techniques for Cold Plunging

Practicing the right breathing techniques before stepping into cold water, whether during cold water swimming or plunging, helps you prepare your body and mind for cold exposure. This means, for example, that you can warm yourself up internally, allowing you to stay in the...
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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...
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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...