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Breathing correctly while ice bathing

Chief Ice Officer2025-02-06T14:07:13+01:00

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Why is correct breathing particularly important when ice bathing?Ice bathing breathing technique according to Wim-Hof / TummoWhat do the studies say?ConclusionOur breathing is very important, but we usually pay little attention to it and (permanently) breathe too shallowly and...

Ice bathing at the Strandhotel Fischland on the Baltic Sea

Constantin2025-02-06T14:25:36+01:00In a world that is often characterized by hectic pace and stress, many people are looking for new ways to strengthen their body and mind. One such practice that has become increasingly popular in recent years is ice bathing. In particular, people who work hard...

Where does the tradition of ice bathing come from?

Chief Ice Officer2025-02-06T14:06:20+01:00Ice bathing 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.

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Ice bathing tradition for around 2,500 yearsIn Russia, the history of ice...

Is ice bathing or winter bathing dangerous?

Chief Ice Officer2025-02-06T14:05:27+01:00Ice bathing is definitely not without danger and you should pay attention to a few basic things. Very cold water draws body heat from you very quickly. And from a body temperature of 30 degrees Celsius, your heart switches off. It is therefore life-threatening to...

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

Constantin2025-02-06T14:04:19+01:00Ice bathing causes an extremely strong cold stimulus. That's why you shouldn't get into the water quickly, but slowly and carefully. This takes a little more effort but is definitely better for your body as it can acclimatize.The cold causes our blood vessels to contract...

How often should I take an ice bath?

Chief Ice Officer2025-02-06T14:03:46+01:00

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Regularity is more important than frequencyIce bathing at any time of yearIce bathing once or twice a week for the long termIs there such a thing as too much ice bathing?Take a cold shower several times a week

How can I prepare for ice bathing?

Chief Ice Officer2025-02-06T14:03:13+01:00Jumping straight into the deep end may sound tempting and is certainly the easiest, but not the best way. You should not underestimate the risk of suffering a cold shock. It is particularly important for untrained people to introduce the body to the cold a...

Radebeul sparrows

Ice Bathing2025-02-06T14:02:43+01:00Eisbaden.de is the former website of the Radebeuler Spatzen, a group of men and women who started ice bathing and winter swimming long before it was such a big trend.Radebeul is a district town known for its many vineyards and estates and...