The Power of the Cold Shower
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- Опубліковано 25 лис 2014
- Cold conditioning gives numerous physical, mental, and emotional benefits, and taking cold showers is an easy way to get started. Kenton shares some of the benefits, and Rebecca tells you how to get started, including how to avoid the "excuses" trap.
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also used to experience replenish cold water. it was while living every single momento with lupus canis Nanà. on 29th of January (at my birthday) we went to sea and i've preferred to run with her instead of walking near that was my girlfriend.,. indeed she left me xD i was over excited and the energy was ready to feel and set free right there!
But, when i did it alone almost one year ago without canisNanà, i suddenly felt unconfortable in cold sea water.. and was a bad experiment, indeed i found much more sensational doing it with the one we love!
Weirdly though, after taking a cold shower and putting on clothes I feel kinda warm for hours.
+TheScribe k
+TheScribe It's because blood moves near the skin surface in reaction to the lower temperature there caused by cold water, and probably stays there for some time
why is it for me just the opposite? -.-'
embrace the cold! :) keep doing them... as your health improves... you will start to feel warm for hours afterward. Also see "Dr Rhonda Patrick" for more info!
@@rotepille2474 either the water is not cold enough or your not staying in long enough.
When I take a cold shower I yell at myself "WHAT KIND OF VIKING ARE YOU?" and this helps me endure it and be hearty!
Now THAT is an awesome way to inspire!
=) Kenton
I shout yabba dabba doooooooo
Viking? Lol, we always use "warrior'.
Zlatan, I'm a huge fan!
Riley Lane hahaha
I like having a cold shower in the morning to wake up. However, I have to ease into that shit! I start the shower off at a warm temp and wash up, then I slowly start turning down the hot water tap.
WHATEVER IT TAKES GODDAMNIT
GOOOOD FUCKING MORNING GODDAMMIT
AGHHH!!!!!!
!!CAAAAAPSSSLOOOOCK!!
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO IS 100 REPS OF THIS EVERYDAY. GOTTA CONFUSE THE IMMUNE SYSTEM, RIGHT BABE? JUST REMEMBER, THAT 100 REPS OF THIS AND ALTERNATE WITH THE 8 HOUR ARM WORKOUT THEN YOUR REGULAR D-BOL AND DECCA INTAKE. DON'T FORGET TO DO YOUR FACE STRETCHES.
ONE DAY YOU MAY, BE %5
Chuck Norris is laughing at this video because he takes a shower with liquid nitrogen.
Sean Ha! So true . . . =)
Sean Yea, when he wants a hot shower!
Sean This Chuck Norris shit is way too old.
Sean 😂😂😂😂😂
Chuck Norris never gets old my friend. I hope he didn't hear you.
Did cold showers for about 7 months, then quit them for about a week. Started feeling sluggish and fog headed after quitting for a week, then went right back to them and feel alot more alert energetic, vibrant and driven again! My hair and skin have really improved since starting the cold showers and it feels kind of nice when my coworkers complain about a room feeling too cold I feel perfectly comfortable. My friends have also notice my confidence improving too. If you are feeling tired, depressed, fog headed, unconfident or unproductive, I would greatly recommend taking cold showers. They have made a huge difference for me.
Justin, we're with you! We've heard this from many -- that it really helps hair and skin, reduces our sensitivity to cold temps, and is great for the mind. Glad you're back to them!
=) Kenton
Cold showers start to feel so good, very pleasurable after the first 30 sec , i get used to it and crave it, then i sit in the cold water like i would in a hot shower, and enjoy the cold sensations across my back. Having long hair and getting it wet feels so good too! Sometimes after a good cold shower my skin is left tingly and feeling good, a noticeable effect, for 30 min after. Cold showers !
+Christopher Sanchez Right with you! Cold showers indeed!
=) Kenton
Gary Sanchez no offense but if you can do it for that long your water aint cold enough. Try northern europe in the winter...
Simply Sookie true
You can't get a cold shower in Houston, Texas. The tap water isn't cold.
+Simply Sookie - no offence, but if you can't do it for that long in the winter, particularly northern europe (I'm from winnipeg canada), you're not pushing yourself enough ;)
more cold water training needed! :p
I'm on day 4 of cold showers and I think one of the best benefits also is discipline. That is more powerful than any talent. If you are disciplined you're strong and if you're strong you can achieve anything. Thanks much for sharing this vid!
With that moment before the shower, when it's easy to use any excuse to bail out, discipline certainly does come into the equation, doesn't it? Thanks for pointing this out as another aspect of this practice!
=) Kenton
Every morning, I begin by first showering in warm water, but then I finish with a few minutes of only cold water. The cold water really seems to revitalize my body...I always feel much better. Your video is what inspired me to start the practice and I thank you for that.
Right on!
=) Kenton
About 10 months ago, a colleague of mine told me about The Iceman (Wim Hof) and I thought - what the hell - man or mouse? - I am going to try a cold shower. Normally I rise about 4 - 5 AM and it is often cold and dark. The next morning, I plucked up the courage, turned the temperature right down and went in head first. My initial feeling was HOLY @$#%^@#%^$%^$!!!! AM I CRAZY?? I even started to laugh about the ridiculous situation - self-imposed intense discomfort. Since that day, I have not taken a single warm shower by choice - the showers at my swimming pool have a fixed (warm) temperature- but that it the only exception. Even during winter, when I had a bad cold and couldn't sleep properly, I still plunged in every morning. The most intense moment is when I put my head under the cold jet. Pain and discomfort are relative - when I take my head out - I am still under the freezing water but it feels comparatively much better. I don't look forward to getting in but I feel on top of the world when I get out. The cold shock stops me worrying about petty issues and I feel completely refreshed , alert, clean, all cylinders firing. I now regard it as a "small hill" I have to climb over when I get out bed, but after that's done, I am invincible. I like to approach it with a sense of humour - it's so funny, I want dance, spin around or just put my header under and pretend it's bliss under the waterfall. After a minute, the even colder water from the underground pipes reaches the nozzle, I feel like holding up my hands are cheering! It's a kind of ecstasy. I am in charge. If you haven't already, give it try!
+Shane Dev Thanks for sharing this, Shane! I love how you can relate the intensity and power that comes with these showers, yet you do it with humor. Man, I remember that first time, and your description summed it up!
=) Kenton
Shane Dev I am so happy for comments like this. Off I go to put my chest hair to the test.
What kind of freaky showers do you guys have? Mine never gets anywhere close freezing and plenty of people shower cold habitually without thinking about it. I live in Southern Germany. Where do I get a shower that cold?
Cold showers have dramatically improved my skin! My once terrible acne is at an all time low. Very minimal. Little to none. My skin and so much more vibrant. My hair, is a lot softer, shinier, and manageable. And those are my number one incentives to take cold showers. Those reasons alone, defeat all excuses to not take them. Cold showers are truly life-changing. It is no understatement.
+totallycoolboy I've heard this again and again. Skin clears up, and hair is more lustrous and shiny than ever. Thanks for letting us know your experience -- we're building a nice anecdotal evidence base here!
=) Kenton
Since I'm 16 I'm starting to get some pretty bad acne so I think I might try this and see if it helps
I'm on my journey of nofap: complete cut off of porn and masturbation. Cold showers do help a lot. They do change my life. I'm not 100% successful with the nofap, but the change that happened to me already is definitely noticeable.
+drovid008 Thanks for sharing -- I know someone else asked about this, so other readers would probably want to hear about your journey!
=) Kenton
Okay, so this is my public vow to try cold showers for 30 days. You guys have convinced me lol. Wish me well
Right on, Richard! Let us know how it went at the end of the 30 days! You rock!
=) Kenton
+Richard Bailey
So, how is it going ? =D
i feel that you broke that vow in 2 weeks
Richard Bailey
Will try this. Am curious.
Richard Bailey Take a cold shower in the morning and before sleep. That's the best for me atleast
So I was totally stuck in a routine of just doing nothing all day waiting for enough hours to pass where I was tired enough to go to back to sleep! Nothing!!! I don't remember why but I'm glad I looked up and found this video. When I tried it I was laughing for 3 mins and couldn't stop looking at the time. But I totally feel better and actually did something today. I don't think I'll be lying in the snow any time soon...
yeah yeah :^) a Good Time thanks
+evzos how goes it friend? =)
+bushcraft hippie hi friend who replies to 9 month old comments :^) idk ya but interestin' channel xoxo
+evzos :D thanks I commented just because...glad I did...have a great day!
I had my first cold shower this afternoon, at first I was scared but when I got out it felt alive like never before. I was laughing and giggling for no reason and I just felt really happy and content with my life. I can't really believe that I haven't bothered to try it before today!
Chris Tye What a feeling, isn't it? I can relate to the mix of initial fear and then amazement!
=) Kenton
Kenton and Rebecca,you cease to amaze me with your videos. I actually tried cold showers 2 days before watching this (inspired by another of your videos mentioning the benefits of cold showers) and I only lasted about 10 seconds,although the next day I lasted 2-3 minutes by simple lowering the temperature in about 5-6 steps. It only took a few seconds for me to realize,"this isn't so bad,lets go colder". It is winter here and the water is only a few degrees above freezing. You made me realize that physical and mental conditioning are one of the same.
What really amazes me about this video is that it caused me to realize something that I have never even thought to question or ever notice before: cold water sounds different than hot water.
When Rebecca said," there is no steam,so it is a cold shower", I'm like of course it is a cold shower because it sounds like cold water...."WOHA!! wait a minute Gord,you don't know that cold water sounds different",but apparently I do and never realized it until now ). I love it when people cause me to realize things (deep things that might seem insignificant,but carry over to many aspects of life),because most of reality is hidden and I want to see (realize) all the nuances of actually reality. That is where all the (hidden)answers are,but I (inspired by you) also realized that it takes focus of the details in the moment to see it.
I did feel "exhilarated" after the cold shower and it was exactly like you said about making the day better. After the cold shower I drove into town making it a point to focus on my senses and it was easier in this state to stay focused. I simple noticed the light turn yellow,without the usual accompanying,"damn it,there goes 2 minutes of my life waiting for it to turn green". I don't want to waste mental energy on ridiculous things like this and I am convinced that realization is the only cure to avoid it from happening. Self awareness is everything and no matter how self aware we think we are,there is always room for improvement.
What makes me so excited is that I can already see how compounding the effects will be with increased awareness. Thanks again Kenton and Rebecca, with love,Gord
Gord, this is amazing to read! We wish you could see our smiles when we see one of your comments. We are inspired by your heart-felt quest for deeper awareness, and honored that you are finding these videos to be of value in your adventure. Hearing cold water! That's amazing! "Deep things that might seem insignificant, but carry over to many aspects of life". So perfectly said.
We are planning on launching that new channel soon that will go deeper into such things. We hope to have you there so your keen eyes can watch for holes!
With love,
Kenton and Rebecca
This video along with Paul Chek's video and Elliott Hulse's video on cold showers convinced me to give this a try. Just finished my first week and I actually look forward to it now. I also don't need much caffeine at all if I start my day with the cold shower so its been nice to cut back on that. Thanks for the info and inspiration.
apieceoftofu" you don't need cocaine you need to breathe into your fuckin balls" Elliott Hulse
Damn bruh I just watched those videos too!
OMG - I have been taking cold showers most of the winter months and even doing what you just did - taking a snow scrub. I have been making a mall fine outside and then doing snow walking barefoot in the yard, or snow standing barefoot and taking deep breaths. I have been gradually increasing time that that I do these activities. I love them. When it's not dangerous cold and windy, I have gone out bare chested and with only light cotton pants and flip flops. I try to stay away from the fire as long as I can and then return to warm up again and over time I have increased that time and felt so comfortable even when it was in the 20s. When we had dangerous wind chills I abated this for a time. One night it was snowing heavy large flakes. It was at night about 10:30. A light wind sent the flake swirling about.I was bare chested and decides to take a flash light and go out into the snow fall and explore out property. I was exhilarated. I did not even feel cold. I was wearing light cotton pants and duck boots this time and a little hat as I am new to this kind of adventure. I walked around our property and down to the river. What a wonderful experience. I have spent the winter embracing the cold every time I could get. I have also embarked on am ambitious working program since Jan 6th and a spartan nutrition regime, but nutrient dense. I have lost nearly 10 pounds! I found a spring out in the wood s that feeds into the marsh. I plan to visit it this early spring or sooner and take a dip. Even if it's quick, it's a start. I have because of you started to look into Wim Hoff more. I wanted to get back in touch as I have been inspired by your way of life and wanted to incorporate some of into mine. I have been very very involved in my local community's music scene an art center performing and volunteering. Recently a men's support circle has started meeting at our hone once a month. It may not be feasible to rewind like you have done but I can take steps to reclaim my wildness and find deeper connections with nature especially around me. I kept the birds fed all winter and what a great colorful crowd came. I loved them. I have also beed feeding feral cats and trying to win their trust, mostly to eventually trap them and relocate them to a local no oil shelter where they can be come accustomed to humans and hopefully get good forever homes. They are so wild looking but incredibly handsome. At present they tolerate my presence at the door and cry out when they see me. That's a good step. We have 3 indoor cats all ones I rescued and befriended. One even joins me out at my fire pit without wandering off too far. Rascal is a thick furred cat who was built for the cold. I wish blessing on your family. Safe journey, thank you, Dano Pierce South Haven, MI.
Dano, you're doing some incredible cold conditioning! It feels incredible, doesn't it? And all these other positive changes, and helping those cats . . . you're doing some great stuff my friend!!
Been taking cold showers for almost 2 weeks straight now. I got sick (unrelated. I got it from people at work) and have taken less frequent showers which have only been "cool" instead of all the way cold. I just watched your video for motivation and am about to start my day with a cold shower. I'll comment again with how it goes in a few minutes here.
A little over a week ago I made a very similar video where I talked about cold showers. I've taken cold weather acclimation very serious this year and cold showers have been a part of that. I'm so glad I started all this because it really does make a difference. I'm glad you did this video. The more people that know about this stuff, the better. Great job Kenton.
***** I'll be checking out your video! Great to hear that you're taking it seriously this year -- we too have 'bumped things up', and I would love to hear more about the differences you note as the winter grows. Thank you as well for spreading the word about the wonders of the cold . . . it can be a difficult sell to people who see cold as something to be avoided at all costs =)
Talking about cold acclimation. I lost about 80 pounds last year and was always freezing cold. So I did the 30 day cold shower challenge and by the end of it - I could handle the cold much better than before. taking cold showers is so great I don't know why I stopped.
MoJo Roller Derby Skater
Wow, thanks for this great story! It truly makes a powerful difference, doesn't it?
Congrats on the weight loss!
=) Kenton
thanks :)
@@MoJoRollerDerbySkater
Imagine how well you'd take the cold with those 80lbs on.
In Soviet Russia cold showers takes you
My neighbor is Russian, and she goes barefoot in the snow when I am bundled up in boots. So I take your words seriously!
=) Kenton
I just did my first freezing cold 4 minute shower. I feel amazing. Researching more about this. Thanks for sharing the video! Very helpful.
Great video! Thanks for posting.
Absolutely Roberto!
=) Kenton
Really interesting timing that you should post this because I just saw a video by Paul Chek a few weeks ago talking about the benefits of cold showers so I started doing it and I was amazed at how good it made me feel. I find that sometimes I still can't get myself to quite do it full blown, so if anyone else is having trouble, I recommend ending the shower with a minute of cold water. That is a middle ground that I think still helps quite a bit. Thanks for the video! -Robby
AdventureArchives Thanks for this great tip, Robby. Hopefully it will make it a bit easier if people are having trouble getting started. And congrats on starting your cold shower journey. It will pay big dividends!=) Kenton
Haha I like this guy. He's like "Oh hi there! Didn't notice you first." when he's about to stand up from the snow.
***** Glad you got a smile from it!
=) Kenton
Thanks a lot Guys
I have been searching for the strength for a better mindset in life for years. I think I have finally found a way for me to gain a better mindset through your knowledge. I look forward to discovering more about myself, the woods, and survival through your videos.
Pat, I am honored that you feel these videos are helpful. I hope you find many gems in them!
=) Kenton
Cold showers really do work! its crazy!! Personally, when I take a cold shower in the morning, I feel more happy, focused, and at peace with myself. When I start a day with a cozy hot shower haha I tend to be more stressed with school etc. I am glad I found your channel! and this video! thank you!!
Coulton Cline ...True...The Same with me
Going to try this for a week, not as the healthier option even though that is a nice bonus but to grow stronger mentally. I had my first cold shower today, it was horrifying, I did not enjoy one bit of it but it felt awesome afterwards. :) Your videos rock dude, keep going strong!
Edit. Day two finished.. bit easier today but my approach was different, this time I was slow going, gradually exposing my whole body to the cold water, less of a cold shock. But ya, they NEVER feel good! Awesome afterwards of course. Ima edit until I hit my week here and then I'll think of what to do then.
Day three: I screamed my way through this shower like a champion. Very proud of myself, going strong.
Day four: Grumpy, did not even want to shower..got even more grumpy. Hopped in and started warm, man it was nice. Ended with a 5 minutes ice cold full on shower, I feel great now.
Day five: Motivated and full on want to take a cold shower and so I did. I now feel like a champ and the initial cold shock you get in full blast cold water wasn't so bad today, I even started to feel less cold even though it was the longest shower to date with the coldest water I can get. I am now also reluctant to put on clothes afterwards just cause I feel the heat building up..way fast. Empowered!!
Day six: Bah blaam! Full on blast 10 minute cold shower, the cold shock is literally not there anymore, just a tiny bit. What helps me a lot is exposing my body bit by bit before going into full mode. Mentally you can almost like absorb the cold, I feel great.
Day seven: I did not shower yesterday, went on a long hike and camped out in the woods in a storm with some pretty cold winds so I'd like to call that cold conditioning :D
Day eight: Bah blaaaM! Nailed it! I've come to the conclusion that I will keep this up for a while, no goal set really. I actually like it and what I love the most is me not giving up and also that you feel super refreshed after a cold shower, you gain a lot of energy whilst a hot shower just drains the last energy you have..atleast for me.
Keep fighting the urge to shower in the tropical heat comrades!!!
Awesome! It's empowering, isn't it, to be able to have the strength of mind to do something like that! I think that strength of mind will pay great dividends in all areas of your life if you keep it up!
=) Kenton
Heya, now when I am done with my goal and continue with this type of stuff. I wonder, the cold conditioning part, like you shirtless out in the snow. Is there a line between healthy and you might get sick/lose too much body heat to this? I've begun to think about bringing clothes etc in a rucksack when im out in the woods and just go there in shorts with boots and socks I guess. Is there a certain amount of time I should invest in this or is something that just comes along with it? Hard formulated question maybe.. I dont know.
GoU SriRaChA
I go pretty crazy with it, and seem to be in good health. Wim Hof would say the same, I think -- if you can afford his program, he'd have you doing cold conditioning every day. I am more moderate, just trying to be conscious about "dressing down" whenever I can. Just avoid frostbite, and keep the conditioning well above hypothermia level. If you do that, I think that regular thermoregulation practice will tend to do you good!
=) Kenton
Alrighty, thanks!
I started taking cold showers when I lived in a hot climate, when I moved back to North America I could not stop, it became a sort of a habit. I don't like the feeling when I first get in, but I do feel great when it's over. I was taking a short cold shower before I went to bed, and it helped me go to sleep fast. Then I took a ten-minute shower - that prevented me from going to sleep readily, so now I only take the long showers in the morning. I don't know or care about all the alleged benefits, I do it for two reasons, like one person said, "If you don't have the will power to take a short 3-5 minute cold shower, what else don't you have the will power to do?" And it makes me feel so good when I get out.
Simple and true about the willpower. Thanks for sharing your experience with the cold showers, Curtis!
ok, I will try this tonight after my workout.
Update: I NEVER regret it once I take one in the morning. I feel so lethargic and almost swollen/inflamed from being so hot from sleeping. I feel solid and wide awake after 2 minutes in that icy water. Vibrant is a good word for it.
Yes! That's the feeling, isn't it. Vibrant indeed!
=) Kenton
I feel cold after sleeping usually, but a cold shower turns on my internal heaters and I'm warm until the next time I sleep.
A good way to start is just have a walm shower and use the cold to wash off soap
I respectfully disagree, you want a purely cold shower (colder the better) and it should last at least five full minuets. The longer you let the cold water hit your back/neck and chest the better as this is where a good portion of your brown fat is stored
I mean for people that are not used to it.
it could cause a heart attack. Just saying.
No it cant. If your body is healthy ( no diseases ) you cant get a heart attack from a 5 minute cold shower. However if the water is icecold ( 0 degrees celcius ) and you take the shower for over 15 minutes you might lose conciousness. But a 5 minute shower is totally healthy
DocuCentre
yes even in healthy people can go into cardiac arrest with extreme fluctuations in temps or cold water.
I really didn't knew these things and i needed this! thank you
Two weeks of camping in the NJ Pine Barrens was my motivation for cold water therapy. It was April, and i didn't see any ice-burgs floating by, but i sure felt the "memory" of them! Between involuntary whooping and presence with heart-rate, underwater dunking was unavoidable. i was friggen delighted with the whole experience, and will never forget that visceral reminder... it is good to be alive!
Thank you Kenton (and Rebecca) so much for sharing your walk with the world.
K Swill We can almost feel the intensity of your experience. That feeling of being so fully alive . . . awesome, isn't it? Thanks so much for your comment -- much appreciated!=) Kenton and Rebecca
Hi Davion Rogers,
Your comment won't allow replies, so I hope you see this. I think for many of us, there is considerable resistance to many things in life -- a fear-based approach that closes the door to many experiences. Getting over that resistance can certainly be difficult. But once on the other side, as you note, it can seem like, "what was there to fear?"
=) Kenton
Hi Shelby Mclachlan,
Your comment won't allow replies, so hopefully you see this. Mostly we do take cold, but a warm once in a while if we need to clean up dirt, etc. from an especially intense day on the obstacle course or something. Most people find that a cold shower before bed actually gives them a better night's sleep.
I'd love to hear how these 28 days go!
=) Kenton
Thanks for replying so fast!!! I'm taking a cheat shower tonight ( starts warm, ends cold) to relax from a stressful and emotional night. But other than that the Cold Shower Therapy shall continue
Shelby Mclachlan
Thanks for keeping me updated. I'm excited to hear how this goes. Sounds like you're sticking to it!
=) Kenton
It's going well!! I am actually enjoying it
Shelby Mclachlan
Wonderful to hear! I think once we get over that initial fear/trepidation/etc., it really does become enjoyable. Woohooo!
=) Kenton
*****
I fear that I don't know what a norwood 1 is . . .
Educate me?
=) Kenton
I am going to give this a try, thank you.
Nora Hensley Baker Let me know how it goes, Nora!=) Kenton
Thank's for the inspiring video. I will do it. It will be worth it!
+Katherine Scott Let us know how it goes for you!
=) Kenton
This is kinda interesting, I often wondered how ancient man survived cold weather, and then I came across the Ice Man who climbed Everest wearing nothing but boxer shorts...so I agree, most of us do not have the ability to regulate our internal temperature efficiency enough these days. I have been doing coldish showers for awhile, because I didn't have much choice. I have to say I was singing some weird Chinese song this morning while taking one...lasted 10 minutes. -1 Oc outside (British temperature measurement), which is cold enough to freeze water. This has to be harder for people in colder climates than warmer though.
TheScribe I think you must have seen Wim Hoff doing that Everest climb. He does some AMAZING stuff. With the 0 degree C outside, I honestly think that it wouldn't make much difference to you even if you were in a really cold climate. I know some people like to say that they live in places where it's really cold, so cold showers would be unbearable, but I don't feel like I feel much difference between 32 F (around 0 C) and the mornings when it's -35 F outside. Sometimes we roll in the snow when it's -10 F, and it actually feels easier than when it's 30 F, and the snow melts on you. So 0 C is awesome =) 10 minutes! That rocks! And that you feel warm for hours isn't surprising -- you're doing some kick-butt cold conditioning! =) Kenton
ReWildUniversity I was thinking about metabolism rates and external temperature. Surely if people didn't use the central heating as much and had more cold showers their metabolism rates would increase quite dramatically. I do agree some comfort is good, but not to go over the top. 21 Oc (69.8 F) is what the average temperature is recommended indoors in the UK. But dropping this temperature to 19oC (60.8 F) the body would have to burn fuel just to maintain its core temperature of what it is used to. So for Obese people if they allowed the indoor temperature to get a little less snug than they are used to they would burn energy just keeping warm. I'm not sure if this has ever been tested either, that's the odd thing. But they should make some sort of graph of how external temperature (while doing not much) affects calorie burn. Calories aren't everything though.
TheScribe
Great points all around. I don't have studies to cite, but I do feel that the lower temps greatly affect our metabolism. It seems like one of those solutions that is right in front of us, but not seen because of our habits of defining "comfort" in a certain way. You've given some great food for thought here!
=) Kenton
ReWildUniversity
There have been some vague studies but trips to the North Pole have shown that the average man needs 8000 calories to maintain their weight, granted that they do a lot exercise too but the cold also increase their metabolic rate to 5000 calories a day (this was mentioned too on the BBC on a North Pole expedition on Top Gear) , almost double what it normally is! However, dropping the temperature down in the house isn't going to get those results but it will burn something. There should be some studies on this! Or there should be new studies made.
ReWildUniversity
I found something, several Doctors and Astronauts use it to burn off fat but this is cold baths (or ice baths, not necessary at first even room temperature baths force the body to burn calories). One studied Michael Phelps who actually eats 12000 calories a day in nuts, cheese and the like but never puts on weight. This is because water is colder and heat is lost quicker in the water than in air the body has to burn it faster in water than in air. I saw on a video titled 'Burn Fat FAST / Cold Exposure For Fat Loss / Ice Baths and Shiver Walks or (Big Brandon Carter)' show this. Very interesting, but very difficult to do. What about starting with 10Oc (50 fahrenheit) for half an hour to an hour baths??? (too cold might lead to cramp etc) This needs to be tested on someone who is obese though.
Do you still wash yourself in a warm shower or also in the cold?
Remco Hamersma yep ice cold just make it quick lol
Cold shower is perfect for washing yourself. I thought rinsing the soap would be difficult but there is enough heat in your body. The big advantage is that you do not fight the calcium carbonate deposit in the bathroom.
I was doing an occasional cold shower after returning home from work and enjoyed the benefits explained in the video. I'm now going to do it in the mornings to start my day. Thanks for the tip.
Good to hear from you again! Ah, those cold showers -- not always a joy, but always powerful!
=) Kenton and Rebecca
I'm gonna try this
5:36 - Best part :-)
+Classified914615 =)
nNN bBB Team nNN bBB. Had to be some troll in here talking shit about the guy after being really crass right off the bat.
adamania that's the only way to b budd! gtta b urself
this was hard to fap to
absolutely correct.... ha ha...
This is because early humans did not heat their water for bathing. People simply cleansed in a cold stream or under a waterfall. Heating the water occurred thousands of years later. So basically, our genetic makeup was built around cold water bathing, not warm.
interesting, I like it
What a bunch of nonsense.
Those "just so" stories about evolution you pull from your bum aren't better than any myth.
The cold and cold water in particular were deadly threats to our ancestors, which is precisely why you instinctively avoid them. To intentionally seek out the cold is a comfort enabled by technological and societal progress.
@@travis2367
Don't you think that if you were somehow genetically adapted to a water temperature that you would naturally prefer it?
l like how they breath and enjoy ...
its making me think :). thanks for the video you guys !
Great vid, thx!
The woman in this video is low key kinda hot... Just sayin
afrosoul4eva I think so too -- I married her, after all. Thanks so much for the compliment!=) Kenton
afrosoul4eva awesome and very respectful way of saying I totally agree
afrosoul4eva that's why everyone clicked, to see her talk like she's in a porno
afrosoul4eva I wouldn't of clicked on the video if I didn't see her on the cover in the hoped of getting a gimp of a hot babe in the shower.
Frankly I'm not sure why I got this in my feed. ..
afrosoul4eva her chin tho
I love taking cold showers after a cardio session at the gym. 20 minute run on the treadmill, followed by 20 mins in the sauna and finally a cold shower! Absolutely amazing feeling that carries me throughout the day. Must do!
thank u guys for such a optimistic video ☺
Thank you very much!
Absolutely, Bridgette!!
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I started cold showering about two months ago and will keep on doing it until the day that the shock of the cold kills me, or most likely something else will see me off this mortal coil. I still have warm water showers for washing myself and my hair, but then turn off the heat for a couple of minutes at the end. My morning routine now consists of waking up and getting out of bed, go in to the kitchen and put the kettle on, then while the kettle is boiling the water for my morning coffee I go and spend some time in a cold shower. When I started this routine my cold showers lasted just long enough for me to get back to the kettle a few seconds before it boiled, but now I have to re-boil the kettle as the water has cooled down a bit after my 5 minutes of hell.
The only negative effect of cold showering is that when people ask what you have done to suddenly improve your skin and hair condition, boost your energy levels, and have a noticeably more cheerful disposition, they tend to think that you are either lying to them or going insane when you tell them that it is all due to taking cold showers.
My friend, thanks for the great laughs here as you described your experience with admirable humor!!!! =)
Really Nice! Thanks
Thank you
Thank you brother...
+Joao Rodrigues Absolutely!
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Lovely couple, authentic people sharing their experience in encouraging way. made me smile as Im doing this practise but today talked myself out of it...will try again.x
I hope your next try goes well, Olivia!
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I had heard of cold showers for years, but never really thought much of it, or considered trying it for myself. This is the video that got me thinking that it could make it a difference. I love the energy and sense of peace and groundedness you show in this video.
I have been taking cold showers for 3 months now, and it really does make a difference you can hardly believe.
thanks for sharing.
Wonderful to hear, Patrick! Thanks for sharing that this video made a different for you!
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I've been wanting to do this for quite some time. I have never done a straight cold shower. I have done a hot shower with a minute of cold at the end. Okay, you and your wife have inspired me.....because you BOTH look so BEAUTIFUL. I'm going to go for it.
Sherri, you are so kind and loving! Okay, we are SO excited for you! Please tell us how it goes!!! We're with you in spirit! =)
I'm taking a cold shower now every day for the past week and like you say the experience is unexplainable. I thoroughly enjoy it and honestly do feel more focused more alert and a lot more ready to start my day thank you for this
I will do it. You have convinced me. My dad always told me to rinse off with cold water to close my pours. He said that you will have less colds. Thanks for posting this great video. Be blessed my friend. John
+snaponjohn100 All right! Please let us know how it goes. We'd love to hear your experiences, John!
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You guys are awesome. A year or two ago, I started taking cold showers, both morning and evenings just because I wanted to try something new and to get my body used to the cold. I did this probably one or two weeks straight, then started skipping days without taking cold showers. soon enough, I stopped taking cold showers and started taking warm/hot showers because it was comfortable. I must admit, taking those cold showers feels great. It not only wakes you up, it's exactly like what both of you have discussed. It has been 1-2 years since I last took a cold shower 'just because' and after finding your channel watching your videos a month ago, I am going to get back into this. Again, you guys are awesome. -Alan
***** Hi Alan,
Rebecca and I are both reading your comment together, and think this is just awesome! We're honored to be able to have inspired you back into the practice of cold showers. You have the advantage of already knowing how great they are! Thanks so much for your words -- they are much appreciated!
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It feels fantastic!
Mende D Doesn't it?
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done it for years, not that much lately but will restart steady again because I know it makes me feel better.
Yes I will try it again
Zombie guide Great! Keep us updated!
Great Video. Thanks. Ski, ski every day. Tough things are good. The older you are when you learn to ski the harder it is. Same as a cold shower. Skiing to work every day is going to make you feel great.
Nice! Find your movement and LOVE it!! =)
What type of lotion do you guys use if any, will cold showers help with my acne?
Rag EEVE No lotion. Sometimes some raw virgin coconut oil if the skin is dry, but that might not be good for acne, though some say that its antibacterial properties can help. I've heard reports that cold showers on your face will help with acne, but I don't have any personal experience to back it up. If you try it and it helps, do let me know!
I do know that when a student comes out to ReWildU who is dealing with acne, their complexion clears up considerably over the course of a month just from switching their diet to a whole-food, semi-paleo type diet. Lots of vegees, cut out sugar (including fruit juice), and of course stay away from processed junk like fast food or energy bars, etc.
Hope this helps!
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Great job Kenton and Rebecca. Im only 18 years old and decided to remove warm showers from my life so i will live the life awaiting me as good as possible.
Yurgen Pervana Way to go, Yurgen! And at 18! Powerful decision.
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do u get the full effect without having ur head being under the shower for the full duration? Ive been doing "ice baths" for a few weeks and sitting in it with my head over water is alot easier.
thanks this will change my life !!!
I hope it does!
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Thanks, i will try! :D
Let us know how it goes!
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looooove it!!! thanks!
1joecool1 You bet!
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Hi ^^ Is it recommended to take cold showers while having a cold? I've been taking them for a few months now but every now and then when I feel sick I would take a break for a few days and return to lukewarm water. What are your thoughts on this?
Good question. In general, we don't take a cold shower if we're feeling sick, and if I remember correctly, Wim doesn't recommend it either. But on the flip side, I've sometimes found that if I don't take my sickness too seriously, I can often nip it in the bud. In the past that would mean if I felt a little blah, I'd go for a hard run in the woods. These days I don't get sick as much, but I'd still probably do that woods-run if I was feeling a little under the weather.
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Excellent video and message Kenton. My move to Kentucky has been great. Now with a real winter, instead of Florida, I can attempt this.
Wade Nichols Perfect! I think it will make a profound difference in your experience of winter. I hope you find Kentucky to be filled with great adventures! Don't you have some good caves down that way?
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Great video
I already have started it. I feel so vibrant after cold shower. My mind opens up.
Absolutely. That mental aspect is probably the best part . . .
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What a nice video with positive energy. Love how your wife introduces the processes with care and venerability. I'm starting today!
Awesome Chris! We hope it goes wonderfully for you!
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Wow I'm gonna try this "eeek". Thanks guys x
Hope you like it!
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Bless your soul Kenton
Philippe Tapsoba Thank you Philippe. =) Kenton
I'm going to try this. I'll get back to you on how it goes. I have some very specific reasons for trying it and I am hoping it will help. Some of what you said I was able to really relate to. thanks for sharing and Ill let you know how it goes.
Joe McCranie Please do, Joe. Especially if you have specific reasons, I'd love to hear if it seems to make a difference.
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your a zen master i wish i could hangout on one of your trips to the woods
Thank you for sharing this video! Took a cold shower this morning and it really does feel amazing! thanks again
+Sahil Auditto So glad you liked the video and the shower! They really are great, aren't they?
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This is such a good video, I just love going outside all the time and this video helped me not get as cold. I take cold showers all the time now! Thank you!
Awesome Abby! The cold can become "our warm friend", as Wim Hof says!!
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would it also be good to take a hot shower first to clean and scrub yourself and after it directly take a cold one, i guess it will be extra cold too right
Hi Andrew,
I hope you see this, since your comment won't allow replies. Thanks so much for your comment here, and for sharing your experience. Awesome that after two weeks you noticed such a powerful difference! Because the benefits are both physical and psychological, you get a 'double-whammy' of benefits that seems to make a difference pretty quickly. I hope others are inspired by your story!
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great ideas and tips just found your vids and enjoying each of them!
Jay bird2963 Thank you so much!
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can I do scalding hot showers will that have the same effect
Right on! I will start tomorrow morning! :)
chakiejoop Let us know how it goes for you! It's an awesome practice with many health benefits, and just makes you feel rockin'!=) Kenton
I learned to appreciate this when I was a child. My dad would turn off the hot water when my time was up, and I'm stubborn so I wasn't going to let him win that easily. And I do this when I have a really bad sunburn to draw out the heat. Don't know why I haven't though to continue it in my daily life. Thanks for bringing this to my attention once again!
You bet!
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It would be awesome if you could replie. Does cold showers help me dandruff or dry scalp , or any sort of dry skin on face
Hi Elayna! From hearing from many people, it seems that different people get different benefits. However, I have heard more than once that people feel like the cold water really helps their dandruff or dry skin. I think it would be worth a try! If you do experiment, please leave another comment here and tell people what you discover!
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I really like this video, i started with cold showers 3 weeks ago and i learned to love it.
Awesome! They're great, aren't they?
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I took my very first 100% cold water shower tonight after reading you blog on the subject! I stayed in for about 8 min, and water was about 47 degrees f. It was definitely an eye opener and I will be using this in my daily routine! I'm going to be fishing abroad in Alaska this winter, and I have no doubt that this will be a great tool in conditioning my body for the long hours in the frigid temps! thanks for the help!!
Awesome! That's a long shower! Very impressive for your first time. I agree -- I think you'll notice a long difference when you head up to Alaska.
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Thanks, I'll definitely try this out! I have one question: Are you talking about replacing all showers with cold showers or do you for example use warmer water when you wash your body with soap? I imagine warmer water to be more effective when washing with soap, but I do not know.
Erlend Langseth Cold will actually work for most soaps, but it will take longer. So most people do their cold showers as a morning or evening ritual, and take their warm showers for cleaning.
Thanks for asking!
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Been doing this for a few years, on and off. Can testify to the benefits! Usually tho at the end of the summer I start getting lazy about it, it's usually one hangover or sick day when my body is a bit off and I feel like...nah, not today, I need the heat, and that's the end of the season. Following your encouragement tho I restarted last week and with more determination to follow through and it's being amazing!Thanks a lot.
Woohooo! Awesome that this could inspire a comeback! You rock!
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Kl just found ur channel love it so far very enlightening thankyou
Thank YOU! I appreciate hearing when these videos make a difference!
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Do you have an approximate temperature for the water you regularly use? Do you do this year round, including in the winter?
My cold water is much much colder in the winter than in the summer. I don't use much heat inside during the winter, pretty much keep the heater set to 50 as that is the lowest it will go. I get a pretty good rush of cold just getting out of bed in the winter.
+Utilize The Sun don't waste it That's great on keeping the temp low. I think that probably does more than the showers -- I notice that my students, who are living outside and have to thermoregulate daily, are better cold-conditioned than I am!
I haven't actually taken the temp on my water, but I notice the same thing, that it's colder in winter. Our pipes run from a wind-powered well about 200 meters away, and I think that the pipe must come close enough to the surface in a few places that the outside temps affect things.
I definitely do it in the winter -- in fact, that's when I step it up, because I'm trying to do as much cold-conditioning as possible before the really cold temps set in.
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Great video. I was a big fan of cold showers and did them regularly for a year up until i moved, and they were great in some many ways (woke me up in the morning/got me ready for sleep) My new home does'nt have a great cold water (outlet) shower so i have switched to alternating with cold water dousing and cold baths...what this still have many of the same benifits of a cold shower?
+ilike2slug I think those cold dousings and baths are as effective if not more effective than the showers. The idea is just to allow the body to experience the "cold shock" and to come through it, just like you did back with the cold showers. Does it give you the same great feeling as the showers did?
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With the cold dousing i use a five gallon bucket which i'll leave outside a few hours or over night, the effect is maybe more shocking than a cold shower definately has that great eurphoric feeling! Also the cold baths are really good too, but it takes a lot to get used too!!! I do miss having a good cold shower though, and i would highly recommend them to anyone. I found them great for waking myself up after a nights sleep and relaxed me ready for bed in the night time And also in times of stress it can help relax your mind.
ilike2slug
I wish I had a bath -- I can dip in the nearby stream or pond, but sometimes I'd like to just fill a tub and really sit in there for a while. So I envy you!
ReWildUniversity
I wish i had a decent shower! i envy you! lol
I started doing and it is really working. It is helping me a lot. What your opinion though for the scottish shower? Should i do only cold or do switches of warm to cold too?
You could definitely switch back and forth -- I think mixing it up can be a good thing -- sometimes hot/cold, sometimes cold only, sometimes cold ending in hot . . .
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Yeah , that's sounds good! thanks mate keep up!
Do you separate the cold shower from a regular hot shower for hygiene?
I haven't read any comments down below but my question is do you take the cold shower then have a regular shower with soap or do you soap up when taking a cold shower? This practice seem interesting to me and i think i would like to incorporate it in my life. Thanks
Honestly, I don't usually use soap, Richard, unless I'm pretty dirty or bloody or otherwise have trouble using water to clean with. I think the alchemists called water "the universal solvent", and it really does usually do the job (even cold water) unless you're dealing with grease, etc., in which case I'll do a hot shower and use the soap.
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