I’m 61 and just started this 3 weeks ago. Now my husband and boys are doing it! I feel so much better and sleep better since doing these. It’s helped with my arthritis- that’s the biggest reason I will keep doing it. I’m good at 59°. Not really doing any colder than that…. Well not for a while.
Man I love watching your videos. In an (online) world filled with people trying to catch your attention for their profits, you're one of the few channels that keeps it real. I am 26 years old but we have so much in common, both when it comes to personality, addictions, experiences, and spending habits; so when I watch your videos it's like having an older version of me telling me how to not fuck up while I'm still young, and as much as this might sound weird to hear from your side, I mean it in the best possible way
Great video. I've been plumbing 8 months now. Body feels stronger, mood better. The first 20 seconds suck but the euphoric feeling after. Wow.... Bought a sauna too so now have the complete cold hot set up. I'm living the dream😁😁
How much for the sauna? I have been looking for one to pair with my cold plunge that i recently finished. However, i can’t find any below $3K for a 2 person sauna
Dude I’ve been cold plunging for about 2.5 weeks now. I feel all the benefits you’re talking about man! I love it, will be doing it almost daily forever! LFG
I was having cold showers for a few years. In the winter I went to the local reservoir. The water temperature was 7˚C. Biggest body shock I've ever had in my life. I thought the cold showers would have made it easier for me, couldn't believe how extreme it was being in water that cold. Need to get a setup so I can easily do it regularly.
Can’t speak for original comment but I had nerve damage in my neck due to an injury and it’s not nearly as bad after about (2) months of ice baths. And my neck isn’t even in the water
Had 3 verts fractured in the neck, and two in the back, rootcanal stenosis, herniated disc in my neck, or as we Call it “discos prolaps” i am here to find out if this could help relief some of the Daily pain hell i go trough.
Although I have slacked for the last couple of weeks here on vacation, I have taken ice cold showers for the last eight years every day and it has changed my life.. less anxiety, less stress and less depression... almost none. Don't underestimate cold showers My shower is 55 degrees and it does wonders.
One of the best short and to the point videos I’ve seen on this topic. You do a great job of giving the viewer a realistic idea of what to expect and how to do it. 🙏
So, is it better to do the cold plunges before you exercise? I'm almost 63 and my health is not good! Hey, but I came up with an idea for preparing the cold plunges at pennies on the dollar! All I'm going to do is take 4 clear plastic containers and cut them in half and use tap water and freeze them overnight in my fridge. Then, I will fill my bathtub with water (which is tap water) and then drop the frozen container in the tub and then let the torture begin! I'll let you know how it works out! Thanks for sharing!
Great video, Dorian! I completely agree with everything you said. I did my first ice plunge today, and after I got out, I was amazed at how much my mood and energy levels improved. Getting in is the toughest part, but the benefits are incredible. Thanks for this helpful video! For anyone still uncertain after watching, trust me-it’s exactly as Dorian described. I’m all in for doing this daily. I started at 55°F for 9 minutes, and I feel fantastic tonight! GO DO IT!
Hey Dorial, love this vid! Can you make an ice bath guide for beginners? Maybe you also have some tips for those who have just an ordinary bath in their homes.
Lol, there is no beginners guide for ice baths you just gotta man up and hop in bro, this isnt one of those things that you get used to with time ice baths are always going to suck and be challenging, but that is the beauty, feels amazing after you get out its the best health related hobby I've ever picked up, my version of coffee in the mornings I wake up at 5am and hop right in before a work out I can't imagine starting my day without it now, oh and about the bathtub that's how I started out if you have a big enough bathtub that you can fit your whole body up to your neck just fill that mother up and dump 2-3 bags of ice, don't think about it, don't contemplate it, don't plan to start next week, just do it
I just got into it 2 weeks ago. Started out with the trough and freezing ice. About $200 invested. Returned everything 1st week then bought chest freezer $175, thermometer, and marine caulking. Very happy with setup. Water is ready whenever I want at temp I choose. Don't buy inflatable one or expensive chiller.
Nice setup, I started 3 years ago with breathwork and icebaths… now i have a wim hof barrel 500litres. With a coolcube 2 cooler. Constant 2 degrees celcius. 5 minutes a day keep the doc away;)
I've done it a few times before at a drug treatment program for youths as a 15 y.o kid, I'm 32 now I remember the very first time I did it, I love it I searched on UA-cam for benefits and found this vid. Very helpful and inspirational to motivate me to start again💯
My first time was by accident for not reading carefully the description of a retreat😂 thought I would never do it again, but how Dorian describes the feeling when you get out is right on the money, it doesn’t even finish paint the picture completely, I started doing them once a month, now I'm down to once a week, and when I move to a place with a tub, be sure I'll do them every day
I was skeptical about cold baths as well. But, I started doing them in January. I used to have trouble sleeping but now I do 30-45 minutes in my sauna and I go from the sauna to my ice bath, which I am now up to 6 minutes in, and my mood is so relaxed and happy after. This is unusual for me, I’m normally a worrier. I sleep like a baby too. I have been using the Rubbermaid tub for months. Now that it’s getting warmer in MA I am looking at upgrading to a chest freezer. All my aches and pains are gone. I am not sore after going to the gym anymore. I tell everyone about ice baths and everyone thinks I’m crazy. But I don’t see myself stopping.
The sauna and ice bath combo is known as ‘contrast therapy’. Try doing 3 cycles next time. 15 minutes at 150 degrees ore more in the sauna followed by 5 minutes at 55 degrees or less in the ice bath. 3 cycles. It’s incredible.
That's hilarious. I just bought a cheap inflatable cold water tub off Amazon that arrived yesterday and I've been in it 4 times already lol It's crazy how good I feel and how much better I can handle my ADHD. Note that I have done cold water exposure a lot in the past so I'm not imagining the benefits.
I have started taking cold showers in hopes that it will help me handle stress. I am always stressed, always have the shakes. Because it is summer, the water doesn't feel as cold. I know I need to move on to ice baths. Trying to get up the confidence.
Thank you for your testimonial, I realised that I was becoming chilled, and I wasn't exercising any more, and before I heard about cold baths and Iceman... . I started doing 3 things (perhaps a good preparation for ice baths): 1/ Take cold showers (16.5°C, and as winter arrives it goes down even further 🙂 after a few minutes I don't feel the "cold" any more) 2/ Walk to work rather than take the bus (after the one hour car journey) 12mn walk in a T-shirt, bare arms, no bonnet or gloves, just an umbrella just in case 🙂 (I've had 8°C and 6°C from time to time and after 10mn walk breathing as calmly as possible I didn't feel the cold any more and it became pleasant). I lowered the air-conditioning in the car to 18.5°C (I was at 22/23°C) for the 2 times an hour's drive I have to make every day. My relationship with the cold has changed radically in 7 weeks, during which I haven't caught a single cold. I'm looking forward to the cold of winter, even if the first few minutes are always a bit tricky. I'm dreaming of taking ice baths, even if it's a bit of a shock compared to what I'm doing now.
Thanks for sharing this deep dive :) I don't have a tub yet but I can get back into cold showers at least for now. Totally agree, the feeling sucks big time before and during, but afterward it almost feels like "enlightenment" haha
I go to a gym every day and there is a plunge pool there.. It's 6 degrees.. I haven't had the courage yet to jump in but loads do, this morning an elderly lady about 70s.. No problem to her
I’m on day 10 of quitting weed. For some of us it’s hell. Every time I get in the shock makes you forget about the withdrawals, it’s not pleasant for the first minute. Hang on there for 5. Get out, try not to put a towel to dry you up, let the body come back to normal temperature and it’s magical what it does. You fight pain with pain.
great video! really well done, informational and right to the point. APpreciate the insight and I'm looking forward to getting my first tub and start myself
been doing ice baths for a year now. i used water bottles and ice before and told myself if i stick to it i’ll get a chiller setup. to celebrate my 1 year “anniversary” i got a chiller. you are absolutely true about how great it feels, i wont give this habit up for a long time.
@@anthonyofsc i bought the rocita one from walmart cuz im a cheap man lol. but if you want a reliable one, the best one, get the active aqua 1/4 hp one, or 1/2 hp
Very cool love the insight I have been doing them around 55 for 6- 10 min. Def feel all the benefits you spoke of. I thought it was just in my head but yes I agree with it all.
I really appreciated this honest and detailed review of cold plunge therapy so thank you!! I am also nervous about buying something only for the novelty to wear off but I think I have no choice but to add this to my recovery… The cold showers have been great but what’s clear I need to do something to recover better. Years of impact playing rugby when I was very young and then Maui Thai, kiteboarding and Mountain biking have taken their toll with the result being a 45 year old that hurts all over.
Very few people are comfortable being uncomfortable and the feelings you get afterwards, not necessarily just a cold bath. Spending most of your life being comfortable is not a very fulfilling life in my humble opinion ❤ ❄️
Dude, since you are already doing the cold exposure, try the Wim Hof breath holding! You can do it any time and it is great for quitting those vices! Instead of making a drink after work, every day for 30 years, I started holding my breath! That shit works!
its not safe to do anywhere AT ALL. dont even listen to this bullshit. i have passed out a few times for the breath holds so you absolutely need to be very very aware when you do this type of breathing. its very, very common for people to pass out doing this breathing so dont think for one second its a me thing either.
@jesusisking8502 Except Wim isn't a scientist. He's a walking anecdote. Hes been tested on but can just tell you his experiences and not empirical data
@@Gruso57 Stop being disingenuous. You have not studied any of the peer reviewed studies conducted thus far. He has trained multiple groups of people who have then gone on to be tested and have shown the same results as Wim.
Thanks for sharing your journey, being open about your addictions, and for giving credit to the right people. I love the video. This is something I'm starting to get into and your video helped. Question: how do you keep your pod clean?
Hey Dorian, subscribe to you 2-3 months back I am 24 years old doing job in Valve Trading company and completed graduation side by side , now learning to code to get better opportunities and start again, I want to thank you for posting your experiences it’s really helping me out ❤
doing sport before the ice bath makes it way easier for me ! I love cold plunges ! Its an insane "drug" like experience. (afterwards) It feels like CBD, too.
It gets a lot easier, really fast. The first few times are really rough but I have found (after starting and stopping multiple times) that after only 2 or 3 sessions, the "suck" factor goes down by half. Instead of intense pain for 2-3 minutes, it's 30 seconds of pain, followed by tolerable discomfort. Don't give up if it really sucks the first time or two. Stick with it just a few days and it gets a lot easier.
Hi from Iceland🇮🇸 we my husband and i go to the outside pool all year around yesssss also in freezing winters😂 we do infrared sauna 20 min then 4-6 celsius cold plunge for 1 minute go to dry sauna 15 min afain cold plunge 1 minute then to 42 celsius hot water afain cold plunge 1 minute we do this 5-6 times a week and we feel like the blood has been renewed feel like high afterwards🥰 Nothing beats this feeling
How’s it going so far? I’m a week into cold plunge. I’m a personal trainer, so I’m always sore one place or another. I’ve been doing PT for a long time for a hip issue I got from kickboxing. It’s fully healed but it has still been aching. Essentially a hip that works how it should, but just has a constant dull ache. I’ve noticed already that the 3 ice baths I’ve had this week are helping. On the days that I do them the ache is gone, and overall this week it’s been much less intense than before. I think at this rate it’ll feel healthy again in just another week or two. Did you stick to it? Have you noticed improvements in these 2 months since your comment? Sorry for the novel, I’m just really curious!
my 1st time ice bath, for people who live in tropic climate. And i cant say anything except scream alot But after several tried, its really boosting my mood and all positive things. Btw my kids try it and they loved it. Like magic they got a light cough bcoz allergy suddenly gone
I just did my first cold shower today, everything locked up, I felt like I was gonna pass out, but I breathed through it, until the tension melted away, until the water felt WARM, I felt tingly, I used WIM HOF's method of breathing to activate my vascular system, I felt so good I walked back home in the rain, with just my shorts and tshirt. I felt warm, couldnt feel the cold.my hands were WARM, in the cold rain! I now still feel warm, tingly, and very, very calm. I think Ill do this everyday til I die too now :-D
I’m glad they work so well for some. I suspect the Placebo effect , which still works , because three weeks of it did absolutely dik all for me. Did 16 plunges . Zero weight loss. Felt good after a few but eventually saw it as putting myself through discomfort for nothing and I no longer felt anything special after. I don’t say this to discourage but rather if this miracle life changing thing frustratingly does nothing for you please know you’re not alone.
I will say that I feel the same. I contribute to plunge because of the scientifically pushover health benefits. So even if I don't 'feel' a difference, I know it's still working good things internally ❤
I need to get back into,did for random injuries.. which helped so much.. I would do it in the morning go to gym and I'll tell you the incredible amount energy on the exercisecbike .Their's not a thing you can get at the gym that can give you this energy😂
I've been doing them and broke down and bought a chiller a couple months ago. The ice bath is an amazing life changing tool and I recommend them to anyone!
Makes a huge difference but you have to stay consistent; like twice a week and then not take off a few days. Conistency is key avoiding salt and alcohol even better.
As someone with chronic pain from a 2 year old hip injury (severe TFL an oblique strain), and as someone with ADHD and a job that requires a lot of focus and energy(personal trainer), they’re helping. The dull ache in my hip I’ve been dealing with improved after the first plunge. Now I’m a week in and I’m noticing that even on the days I don’t plunge, the ache isn’t nearly as bad. Joints that used to be stiff feel like they’ve been cleaned up and move more freely. My speculation as to why this is, is the increased blood flow after getting out. My injured muscles are fine now, they work great. However the joints they work around have still been inflamed, and I think cold plunge is helping to both “squeeze” the inflammation out, and then wash it away with the rebound blood flow. Also the mental clarity and focus have helped my ADHD and energy. I had 3 clients tell me I seemed peppy & on point this week. I’m gonna keep it up and see where it goes!
I have two friends that do them very morning. They are bold bald. I think there is a correlation between the cold water and hair loss. I am not a doctor, nor a hairdresser except but it is some to worry about if you have hair loss
I love the cold plunge…only the first 30 seconds is hard, my problem is I stay in too long and it is not comfortable to warm up. I do usually wear neoprene socks without them the first 3 months hurts and I don’t put my hand in sometimes I’ll put hands in for a minute and also take socks off
I take cold showers and ice my kids after the shower for at least 35-40 minutes a day sometimes twice a day been doing this for 3 years .... ABSOLUTELY HUGE DIFFERENCE
as a professional athlete me and others do them for the anti inflammatory benefits, also cryo therapy for a few minutes at a time. just curious, do you do one minute on/off or stay in for 5 minutes what is your time range? good for you giving up those other "vices", this may be replacing them? but its a good thing I feel! listen they do sauna then jump into nearby ice pools in nordic countries for centuries so there's something that. nice video.
You are gonna feel like you are having LITERALLY a heart attack. For around 30 seconds. Focus on your breathing. And direct your thoughts to assurance that in 1.5 minutes everything is gonna get better. This is coming from someone that showers with scorching hot water
In my experience with cold plunging in 37°, the only real unpleasantness are my hands and feet aching. But you endure it for 3 to 5 minutes and it's done. You feel amazing for three to five hours. There's no rule you have to plunge in near freezing water for the first time. Submerge in cold water from tap, fill your bath tub to a nice novice 60 degrees, that's how I started. You'll still reap benefits from that as well - do it daily while saving up for a Galvinized steel water trough you can fit in and a water chiller, I recommend Nuvio.
Actually my friend coffee is the hardest drug to give up compared to alcohol and weed! I am day 9 no coffee and am using the ice dips to cope with the horrible withdrawals and tiredness
It’s not a game of Russian roulette I hope my comment can give you a different perspective. Reflect on your relationship BJJ- from my observation your overall theme is “mentality and getting through hard times”. This is a very small part of jiujitsiu. Longevity is something we have control over. Ask yourself: 1) how hard are you rolling weekly? Are you consistently rolling at over 90% every session. 2) how diligent are you are with strength and conditioning ? Are you focusing on Prehad and re hab your existing injuries and fixing dysfunctional biomechanics? 3) What efforts have you put in place for recovery? 4) How much effort are you putting in your diet? I hope these questions can help extend your journey with BJJ. Best of luck!
I’m 61 and just started this 3 weeks ago. Now my husband and boys are doing it! I feel so much better and sleep better since doing these. It’s helped with my arthritis- that’s the biggest reason I will keep doing it. I’m good at 59°. Not really doing any colder than that…. Well not for a while.
Impressive!
Man I love watching your videos. In an (online) world filled with people trying to catch your attention for their profits, you're one of the few channels that keeps it real. I am 26 years old but we have so much in common, both when it comes to personality, addictions, experiences, and spending habits; so when I watch your videos it's like having an older version of me telling me how to not fuck up while I'm still young, and as much as this might sound weird to hear from your side, I mean it in the best possible way
This. Dorian is gonna be an incredible blogger!
Great video. I've been plumbing 8 months now. Body feels stronger, mood better. The first 20 seconds suck but the euphoric feeling after. Wow....
Bought a sauna too so now have the complete cold hot set up. I'm living the dream😁😁
Just got my lumi bath and chiller and a vital + sauna. Haven’t set sauna up yet! Can’t wait to do so though!
Lucky we’re my mf dream 😞
Can I come over 😮
@@pez77290Can I come over 😮
How much for the sauna? I have been looking for one to pair with my cold plunge that i recently finished. However, i can’t find any below $3K for a 2 person sauna
Agree with everything you say here. Been doing this for 10-months. I've had the same results. Thanks for the confirmation. Ice plunges for ever!
Without a doubt the best video I have watched on cold plunging - broken down perfectly. Thank you sir
Dude I’ve been cold plunging for about 2.5 weeks now. I feel all the benefits you’re talking about man! I love it, will be doing it almost daily forever! LFG
I was having cold showers for a few years. In the winter I went to the local reservoir. The water temperature was 7˚C. Biggest body shock I've ever had in my life. I thought the cold showers would have made it easier for me, couldn't believe how extreme it was being in water that cold. Need to get a setup so I can easily do it regularly.
3 car accidents fractured neck injury herniated lower discs played football for 8 years ICE plunge changed my life
How did it help with the injuries? Does it just help to relax and have relief, or does it help heal those injuries?
@@whitekeygamer574 check the research papers.
Can’t speak for original comment but I had nerve damage in my neck due to an injury and it’s not nearly as bad after about (2) months of ice baths. And my neck isn’t even in the water
add in a finish sauna or infared sauna with red light therapy
Had 3 verts fractured in the neck, and two in the back, rootcanal stenosis, herniated disc in my neck, or as we Call it “discos prolaps” i am here to find out if this could help relief some of the Daily pain hell i go trough.
Although I have slacked for the last couple of weeks here on vacation, I have taken ice cold showers for the last eight years every day and it has changed my life.. less anxiety, less stress and less depression... almost none. Don't underestimate cold showers My shower is 55 degrees and it does wonders.
I found cold showers didn’t do much as it’s not full body emmersion, or concentrated on the hands or feet which can be targeted specifically
I love my plunge. I've been doing it 2x daily. I've noticed several benefits & am a true believer
Same
@@MikeHunt-kp6yc do you shower as well
Thanks man, congrats for the conviction regarding ice baths and continue to be strong regarding those addictions. Really appreciate your sincerity.
I go into the cold creek two or three times a day. It’s amazing!
One of the best short and to the point videos I’ve seen on this topic. You do a great job of giving the viewer a realistic idea of what to expect and how to do it. 🙏
So, is it better to do the cold plunges before you exercise? I'm almost 63 and my health is not good! Hey, but I came up with an idea for preparing the cold plunges at pennies on the dollar! All I'm going to do is take 4 clear plastic containers and cut them in half and use tap water and freeze them overnight in my fridge. Then, I will fill my bathtub with water (which is tap water) and then drop the frozen container in the tub and then let the torture begin! I'll let you know how it works out! Thanks for sharing!
I believe it’s best to do it before. If after, I think it negates the effects of exercise.
Great video, Dorian! I completely agree with everything you said. I did my first ice plunge today, and after I got out, I was amazed at how much my mood and energy levels improved. Getting in is the toughest part, but the benefits are incredible. Thanks for this helpful video! For anyone still uncertain after watching, trust me-it’s exactly as Dorian described. I’m all in for doing this daily. I started at 55°F for 9 minutes, and I feel fantastic tonight! GO DO IT!
Hey Dorial, love this vid! Can you make an ice bath guide for beginners? Maybe you also have some tips for those who have just an ordinary bath in their homes.
Lol, there is no beginners guide for ice baths you just gotta man up and hop in bro, this isnt one of those things that you get used to with time ice baths are always going to suck and be challenging, but that is the beauty, feels amazing after you get out its the best health related hobby I've ever picked up, my version of coffee in the mornings I wake up at 5am and hop right in before a work out I can't imagine starting my day without it now, oh and about the bathtub that's how I started out if you have a big enough bathtub that you can fit your whole body up to your neck just fill that mother up and dump 2-3 bags of ice, don't think about it, don't contemplate it, don't plan to start next week, just do it
@@StoicJohny Nice tips, TY
Everything you said here is 100% how I feel after plunging! I felt like I was looking in a mirror-it was that accurate. Thanks for sharing!
Coffee is a big addcition for me as well.
The cold is my warm freind - wim hof
Wim is the man!
I just got into it 2 weeks ago. Started out with the trough and freezing ice. About $200 invested. Returned everything 1st week then bought chest freezer $175, thermometer, and marine caulking. Very happy with setup. Water is ready whenever I want at temp I choose. Don't buy inflatable one or expensive chiller.
I don’t have the space for an ice bath, but it’s nice to hear that cold showers do at least something for you. I’m going to try them out.
Get yourself a little tub thing you kind of crouch kneel in. Saves on the space.
if you have a bathtub in your house or apt all you need is a chiller and you can cold plunge in that.
Nice vid! You can still win so much on prep and state of mind before you enter the bath to make it less hellish.
Nice setup, I started 3 years ago with breathwork and icebaths… now i have a wim hof barrel 500litres. With a coolcube 2 cooler. Constant 2 degrees celcius. 5 minutes a day keep the doc away;)
I've done it a few times before at a drug treatment program for youths as a 15 y.o kid, I'm 32 now I remember the very first time I did it, I love it I searched on UA-cam for benefits and found this vid. Very helpful and inspirational to motivate me to start again💯
Loved Goggins reference :)
I've been considering doing this but haven't took the plunge yet (pun intended).
Worth it
My first time was by accident for not reading carefully the description of a retreat😂 thought I would never do it again, but how Dorian describes the feeling when you get out is right on the money, it doesn’t even finish paint the picture completely, I started doing them once a month, now I'm down to once a week, and when I move to a place with a tub, be sure I'll do them every day
I was skeptical about cold baths as well. But, I started doing them in January. I used to have trouble sleeping but now I do 30-45 minutes in my sauna and I go from the sauna to my ice bath, which I am now up to 6 minutes in, and my mood is so relaxed and happy after. This is unusual for me, I’m normally a worrier. I sleep like a baby too. I have been using the Rubbermaid tub for months. Now that it’s getting warmer in MA I am looking at upgrading to a chest freezer. All my aches and pains are gone. I am not sore after going to the gym anymore. I tell everyone about ice baths and everyone thinks I’m crazy. But I don’t see myself stopping.
The sauna and ice bath combo is known as ‘contrast therapy’. Try doing 3 cycles next time. 15 minutes at 150 degrees ore more in the sauna followed by 5 minutes at 55 degrees or less in the ice bath. 3 cycles. It’s incredible.
That's hilarious. I just bought a cheap inflatable cold water tub off Amazon that arrived yesterday and I've been in it 4 times already lol
It's crazy how good I feel and how much better I can handle my ADHD.
Note that I have done cold water exposure a lot in the past so I'm not imagining the benefits.
How you doing now with cold plunges and adhd ?
Guys use a aquarium chiller. They keep the water cold 24/7 you can get them for about $250.
The cold is our warmest friend!
keep it up, dorian!
I have started taking cold showers in hopes that it will help me handle stress. I am always stressed, always have the shakes. Because it is summer, the water doesn't feel as cold. I know I need to move on to ice baths. Trying to get up the confidence.
Good stuff man. I got my cold plunge last week and have been doing them almost daily. Feels pretty darn good.
Costco is right down the road from me. The 20lb bags are $2.50. Two bags gets my tub down to 42deg F.
Get a aquarium chiller! Keeps the water cold 24/7
Thank you for your testimonial,
I realised that I was becoming chilled, and I wasn't exercising any more, and before I heard about cold baths and Iceman... . I started doing 3 things (perhaps a good preparation for ice baths):
1/ Take cold showers (16.5°C, and as winter arrives it goes down even further 🙂 after a few minutes I don't feel the "cold" any more)
2/ Walk to work rather than take the bus (after the one hour car journey) 12mn walk in a T-shirt, bare arms, no bonnet or gloves, just an umbrella just in case 🙂 (I've had 8°C and 6°C from time to time and after 10mn walk breathing as calmly as possible I didn't feel the cold any more and it became pleasant).
I lowered the air-conditioning in the car to 18.5°C (I was at 22/23°C) for the 2 times an hour's drive I have to make every day.
My relationship with the cold has changed radically in 7 weeks, during which I haven't caught a single cold. I'm looking forward to the cold of winter, even if the first few minutes are always a bit tricky.
I'm dreaming of taking ice baths, even if it's a bit of a shock compared to what I'm doing now.
Thanks for sharing this deep dive :)
I don't have a tub yet but I can get back into cold showers at least for now. Totally agree, the feeling sucks big time before and during, but afterward it almost feels like "enlightenment" haha
I go to a gym every day and there is a plunge pool there.. It's 6 degrees.. I haven't had the courage yet to jump in but loads do, this morning an elderly lady about 70s.. No problem to her
I’m on day 10 of quitting weed. For some of us it’s hell. Every time I get in the shock makes you forget about the withdrawals, it’s not pleasant for the first minute. Hang on there for 5. Get out, try not to put a towel to dry you up, let the body come back to normal temperature and it’s magical what it does.
You fight pain with pain.
great video! really well done, informational and right to the point. APpreciate the insight and I'm looking forward to getting my first tub and start myself
Winter time. 48 degree air temp and 48 degree water temp in my backyard pool does the trick. Brutal and great.
Today is day 245 in row for me. I love the cold. I started in January, breaking ice to get in. So I love when the water is in the 30s
been doing ice baths for a year now. i used water bottles and ice before and told myself if i stick to it i’ll get a chiller setup. to celebrate my 1 year “anniversary” i got a chiller. you are absolutely true about how great it feels, i wont give this habit up for a long time.
Do you have a chiller recommendation? So many out there with poor reviews.
@@anthonyofsc i bought the rocita one from walmart cuz im a cheap man lol. but if you want a reliable one, the best one, get the active aqua 1/4 hp one, or 1/2 hp
What a great, informative video. Thank you for this great info.
I think I'm going to give it a go. I'm in the PNW and water out of the facet is 50 so I think I'll start with that in a bath tub.
Very cool love the insight I have been doing them around 55 for 6- 10 min. Def feel all the benefits you spoke of. I thought it was just in my head but yes I agree with it all.
Amazing content.
Great video. I am 11 days in and loving it. I built my own and converted from a freezer.
I really appreciated this honest and detailed review of cold plunge therapy so thank you!! I am also nervous about buying something only for the novelty to wear off but I think I have no choice but to add this to my recovery… The cold showers have been great but what’s clear I need
to do something to recover better. Years of impact playing rugby when I was very young and then Maui Thai, kiteboarding and Mountain biking have taken their toll with the result being a 45 year old that hurts all over.
Very few people are comfortable being uncomfortable and the feelings you get afterwards, not necessarily just a cold bath. Spending most of your life being comfortable is not a very fulfilling life in my humble opinion ❤ ❄️
Agreed 👍
Thank you for the video. You forgot to mention how long do you stay in the water each time. Can you elaborate on that please?!
Great find!!! Enjoy your vibe.
Dude, since you are already doing the cold exposure, try the Wim Hof breath holding! You can do it any time and it is great for quitting those vices! Instead of making a drink after work, every day for 30 years, I started holding my breath! That shit works!
its not safe to do anywhere AT ALL. dont even listen to this bullshit. i have passed out a few times for the breath holds so you absolutely need to be very very aware when you do this type of breathing. its very, very common for people to pass out doing this breathing so dont think for one second its a me thing either.
I am amazed that he mentioned all these "experts" and never mentioned Wim Hof once.
@jesusisking8502
Except Wim isn't a scientist. He's a walking anecdote. Hes been tested on but can just tell you his experiences and not empirical data
@@Gruso57 Stop being disingenuous. You have not studied any of the peer reviewed studies conducted thus far. He has trained multiple groups of people who have then gone on to be tested and have shown the same results as Wim.
Thanks for sharing your journey, being open about your addictions, and for giving credit to the right people. I love the video. This is something I'm starting to get into and your video helped. Question: how do you keep your pod clean?
Hey Dorian, subscribe to you 2-3 months back I am 24 years old doing job in Valve Trading company and completed graduation side by side , now learning to code to get better opportunities and start again, I want to thank you for posting your experiences it’s really helping me out ❤
Glad I could help!
doing sport before the ice bath makes it way easier for me !
I love cold plunges !
Its an insane "drug" like experience. (afterwards)
It feels like CBD, too.
This is a great piece. I'm going look into it. I like your style and will continue watching. 😊
Great video, but no mention of how long you stay in each time?
love that you showed yourself getting triangle'd lol
Thank you for your explanation of this benefit. I need to try it ASAP 😊
Thank you brother well done great video
i live in winnipeg, the cold showers are ice cold in the winter, pretty the shower gets colder than 45f (7.2 C)
It gets a lot easier, really fast. The first few times are really rough but I have found (after starting and stopping multiple times) that after only 2 or 3 sessions, the "suck" factor goes down by half. Instead of intense pain for 2-3 minutes, it's 30 seconds of pain, followed by tolerable discomfort. Don't give up if it really sucks the first time or two. Stick with it just a few days and it gets a lot easier.
Hi from Iceland🇮🇸 we my husband and i go to the outside pool all year around yesssss also in freezing winters😂 we do infrared sauna 20 min then
4-6 celsius cold plunge for 1 minute go to dry sauna 15 min afain cold plunge 1 minute then to 42 celsius hot water afain cold plunge 1 minute we do this 5-6 times a week and we feel like the blood has been renewed feel like high afterwards🥰 Nothing beats this feeling
Hey man.. just bought an ice bath hoping it will help with my injuries from weight lifting.. 38 years old and all catching up now!!
How’s it going so far? I’m a week into cold plunge. I’m a personal trainer, so I’m always sore one place or another. I’ve been doing PT for a long time for a hip issue I got from kickboxing. It’s fully healed but it has still been aching. Essentially a hip that works how it should, but just has a constant dull ache. I’ve noticed already that the 3 ice baths I’ve had this week are helping. On the days that I do them the ache is gone, and overall this week it’s been much less intense than before. I think at this rate it’ll feel healthy again in just another week or two.
Did you stick to it? Have you noticed improvements in these 2 months since your comment? Sorry for the novel, I’m just really curious!
Hell yeah I do ice baths I have a setup and it's amazing I recommend it to everybody
Thanks for sharing! I love to see a regular guy's experience with cold plunge. But, bro, all the water and wires at 9:55 makes me nervous!
Thanks for the great video!
This is such a great video, except I wish you would have addressed the timing in regards to your workout whether you do it before or after or both
Thank you for the laugh Dorian... the scene where you are waking up in the morning is me and I'm also 39 years old so it was freaken funny.
my 1st time ice bath, for people who live in tropic climate. And i cant say anything except scream alot
But after several tried, its really boosting my mood and all positive things.
Btw my kids try it and they loved it. Like magic they got a light cough bcoz allergy suddenly gone
I just did my first cold shower today, everything locked up, I felt like I was gonna pass out, but I breathed through it, until the tension melted away, until the water felt WARM, I felt tingly, I used WIM HOF's method of breathing to activate my vascular system, I felt so good I walked back home in the rain, with just my shorts and tshirt. I felt warm, couldnt feel the cold.my hands were WARM, in the cold rain! I now still feel warm, tingly, and very, very calm. I think Ill do this everyday til I die too now :-D
Been plunging for 6 mths, I agree don't look forward to initial plng, but getting out and next hrs are nice.
I’m glad they work so well for some. I suspect the
Placebo effect , which still works , because three weeks of it did absolutely dik all for me. Did 16 plunges
. Zero weight loss. Felt good after a few but eventually saw it as putting myself through discomfort for nothing and I no longer felt anything special after. I don’t say this to discourage but rather if this miracle life changing thing frustratingly does nothing for you please know you’re not alone.
I will say that I feel the same. I contribute to plunge because of the scientifically pushover health benefits. So even if I don't 'feel' a difference, I know it's still working good things internally ❤
It is doing way way more than just how you feel. You need to dig much much deeper than this scratching the surface video.
Didn’t your parents teach you not to splash? 10:05 😂 good video 👍
I bought a old chest freezer . Then bought a thermostat set it to 1 deg cel , doesn't freeze over and freezer isn't working all the the time
Great video thanks for sharing
I need to get back into,did for random injuries.. which helped so much.. I would do it in the morning go to gym and I'll tell you the incredible amount energy on the exercisecbike .Their's not a thing you can get at the gym that can give you this energy😂
You got me amped
Any videos on your protocol? Like x amount of minutes per day? I know a lot of factors can play into this
I've been doing them and broke down and bought a chiller a couple months ago. The ice bath is an amazing life changing tool and I recommend them to anyone!
Makes a huge difference but you have to stay consistent; like twice a week and then not take off a few days. Conistency is key avoiding salt and alcohol even better.
Maybe I missed it, but how long are you plunging each session? Thanks and great vid!
best way to get away from all the thoughts and you feel more alive
not to mention, that's the best way to get away for addiction ( alcohol, masturbation,...)
Right on. Thanks for the video.
Love the video! Thank you for sharing!
Great job 👏
As someone with chronic pain from a 2 year old hip injury (severe TFL an oblique strain), and as someone with ADHD and a job that requires a lot of focus and energy(personal trainer), they’re helping.
The dull ache in my hip I’ve been dealing with improved after the first plunge. Now I’m a week in and I’m noticing that even on the days I don’t plunge, the ache isn’t nearly as bad. Joints that used to be stiff feel like they’ve been cleaned up and move more freely. My speculation as to why this is, is the increased blood flow after getting out. My injured muscles are fine now, they work great. However the joints they work around have still been inflamed, and I think cold plunge is helping to both “squeeze” the inflammation out, and then wash it away with the rebound blood flow.
Also the mental clarity and focus have helped my ADHD and energy. I had 3 clients tell me I seemed peppy & on point this week. I’m gonna keep it up and see where it goes!
Thanks man, great video
I have two friends that do them very morning. They are bold bald. I think there is a correlation between the cold water and hair loss. I am not a doctor, nor a hairdresser except but it is some to worry about if you have hair loss
I love the cold plunge…only the first 30 seconds is hard, my problem is I stay in too long and it is not comfortable to warm up. I do usually wear neoprene socks without them the first 3 months hurts and I don’t put my hand in sometimes I’ll put hands in for a minute and also take socks off
I bought a plunge and we love it
I take cold showers and ice my kids after the shower for at least 35-40 minutes a day sometimes twice a day been doing this for 3 years .... ABSOLUTELY HUGE DIFFERENCE
as a professional athlete me and others do them for the anti inflammatory benefits, also cryo therapy for a few minutes at a time. just curious, do you do one minute on/off or stay in for 5 minutes what is your time range? good for you giving up those other "vices", this may be replacing them? but its a good thing I feel! listen they do sauna then jump into nearby ice pools in nordic countries for centuries so there's something that. nice video.
Im scared to try it but want to for the benefits!
You are gonna feel like you are having LITERALLY a heart attack. For around 30 seconds. Focus on your breathing. And direct your thoughts to assurance that in 1.5 minutes everything is gonna get better. This is coming from someone that showers with scorching hot water
In my experience with cold plunging in 37°, the only real unpleasantness are my hands and feet aching. But you endure it for 3 to 5 minutes and it's done. You feel amazing for three to five hours.
There's no rule you have to plunge in near freezing water for the first time.
Submerge in cold water from tap, fill your bath tub to a nice novice 60 degrees, that's how I started.
You'll still reap benefits from that as well - do it daily while saving up for a Galvinized steel water trough you can fit in and a water chiller, I recommend Nuvio.
How long do you stay in
When you started and also now?
Have you noticed that it helps you sleep?
Sounds like you do it each morning.
Actually my friend coffee is the hardest drug to give up compared to alcohol and weed! I am day 9 no coffee and am using the ice dips to cope with the horrible withdrawals and tiredness
Thanks! Im gonna do this.
I started in 2022 and never stop I leave in Norway but I shop ice machine 😅
Could you make a video about the last set up you have? Is that a 150 gallon tank? How do you keep it clean…
Soap.
It’s not a game of Russian roulette I hope my comment can give you a different perspective. Reflect on your relationship BJJ- from my observation your overall theme is “mentality and getting through hard times”. This is a very small part of jiujitsiu. Longevity is something we have control over.
Ask yourself:
1) how hard are you rolling weekly? Are you consistently rolling at over 90% every session.
2) how diligent are you are with strength and conditioning ? Are you focusing on Prehad and re hab your existing injuries and fixing dysfunctional biomechanics?
3) What efforts have you put in place for recovery?
4) How much effort are you putting in your diet?
I hope these questions can help extend your journey with BJJ. Best of luck!
I am going to do ice plunge, thanks for sharing hope I can do the same with you guys