Stars and Celebrities Who Practise Cold Water Swimming

Have you ever wondered which celebrities and public figures take a cold plunge in icy water? From athletes and actors to musicians and entrepreneurs, many well-known names embrace cold water swimming, not just for photo ops, but as a regular part of their health and fitness routines.

This list highlights stars who practise cold plunging. While it’s far from complete, it shows you’re not alone if you decide to try it. If you know any other stars who practice ice bathing, be brave and post them in the comments below, and we’ll be happy to add them.

German Celebrities Who Practise Cold Plunging

Sophia Thiel: German fitness influencer, author and entrepreneur born in Rosenheim in 1995. Known for her fitness transformation, she regularly takes cold plunges as part of her wellness routine.
Lukas Brandl: German magician, artist and actor also practises cold plunging. The “Alles was zählt” star regularly cools off in the cold waters.
Dieter Hallervorden: The comedian and actor has said in an interview that he regularly sits in an ice bath tub to increase his circulation and boost his health.
Miriam Pielhau: The late presenter who wrote about the benefits of cold plunging in her book “Dr. Hope”.
Felix Neureuther: The former ski racer has integrated cold water swimming into his training routine to improve his regeneration and performance.
Thomas D: The singer from “Die Fantastischen Vier” regularly took cold plunges to promote his health and well-being.
Sandra Kiriasis: The former bobsledder said in an interview that she regularly sits in an ice bath tub to improve her regeneration and performance.
Ralf Möller: The actor said in an interview that he regularly takes ice baths to promote his health and well-being.
Kaya Yanar: The comedian tried out the Wim Hof method and wrote about it in an Instagram post.
Christoph Metzelder: The former footballer has said in an interview that he regularly sits in an ice bath tub to improve his regeneration and performance.
Manuel Neuer: The soccer goalkeeper has integrated cold training into his training routine to improve his performance and recovery.
Lilly Becker: The former tennis player regularly practice cold plunging to improve her recovery and muscle regeneration.
Friedrich Liechtenstein: In a commercial for Edeka, the actor and singer showed how he takes a cold plunge to boost his energy and performance.
Verona Pooth: The presenter and entrepreneur mentioned in an interview that she uses cold training to improve her physical and mental health.
Wladimir Klitschko: The former boxer has used cold training as part of his fitness regime to improve his physical and mental health.
Joko Winterscheidt: TV presenter who featured an ice bath challenge on his show Joko gegen Klaas.
Tim Mälzer: TV chef who took an ice bath during an episode of Kitchen Impossible.
Bas Kast: Author and science journalist, described the benefits of cold water in Der Ernährungskompass and produced the documentary The Cold Revolution.

International Celebrities Who Practise Cold Water Swimming

Ben Fogle: British adventurer and TV personality who often eatured cold plunges in documentaries.
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau: Danish actor best known for his role as Jaime Lannister in the HBO series ‘Game of Thrones’, has spoken publicly about his love of cold water swimming.
Hugh Jackman: Australian actor, singer and producer known for his versatile roles on stage and screen. He is best known for his portrayal of the mutant Wolverine in the X-Men film series and has also starred in other successful films such as ‘Les Misérables’, ‘The Prestige’ and ‘The Greatest Showman’. He is known for regularly practicing cold plunging as part of his fitness and wellness routine. He has mentioned in interviews that he regularly plunges in ice-cold water to reduce inflammation, increase circulation and improve his overall well-being.
Prince Harry: Member of the British royal family who took a cold plunge during his military training in Antarctica.
Bear Grylls: British adventurer and TV personality who often overcomes extreme challenges, including cold plunging, in his TV shows and books.
Rafael Nadal: Spanish tennis player who uses cold plunging as part of his recovery routine and has spoken publicly about it.
Wim Hof: Also known as “The Iceman”, he is a personality known for his ability to endure extreme cold and use cold exposure as a tool for physical and mental health. He has developed a special breathing technique known as the “Wim Hof Method”, which is said to increase cold resistance and well-being. Hof has set numerous world records for his achievements in cold exposure, including the longest cold plunge and the longest marathon run in extreme temperatures.
Justin Bieber: Well-known Canadian singer who has spoken publicly about his love of cold plunging on social media.
Tom Brady: NFL player who regularly took cold plunges to speed up recovery and recuperation after games.
Tony Robbins: Author and motivational speaker who practises daily cold plunges for focus and energy.
Laird Hamilton: Big-wave surfer who integrates cold training for resilience and performance.
Tim Ferriss: Author and podcaster who has documented his experiments with the Wim Hof Method.
Maria Sharapova: Former tennis player who relied on cold plunges to improve her muscle regeneration and recovery.
Gwyneth Paltrow: In an Instagram post, the actress and entrepreneur showed how she sits in an ice bath tub as part of her wellness routine.
Naomi Campbell: The model said in an interview that she regularly takes cold plunges to firm and rejuvenate her skin.
Shawn Mendes: Pop star spotted immersing himself in freezing mountain streams (though experts advise not to submerge the head).