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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...
01May
Lose Weight With Cold Plunging?
For some, weight loss is the main motivation for practicing cold plunges. For others, it’s simply a welcome side effect. Whatever your reason, immersing yourself in cold water forces your body to expend more energy, which burns both glucose and fat. But what exactly happens...
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 incredibly important, but most of us rarely pay attention to...
17Mar
Where Does the Tradition of Cold Plunging Come From?
Cold plunging 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
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
How Often Should I Take a Cold Plunge?
Table of ContentsRegularity Matters More Than FrequencyCold Plunging Year-RoundOne to Two Cold Plunges a Week for Long-Term BenefitsCan You Do Too Many Cold Plunges?Cold Showers as an Easy AlternativeCold Plunges in Summer, TooFinal Thoughts In addition to asking
18Jan