What Happens To Body After 30 Days Cold Showers (Science Explained)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 พ.ค. 2023
- What would happen if you took cold showers for 30 days? Today we’ll dive into the science, and I’ll reveal the results I got from doing the 30 day cold shower therapy protocol I’ll share later on. Even if you’re thinking you’ll never take cold showers, trust me, after learning of the benefits of cold showers in this video, you might just reconsider. But what are the specific benefits you can expect? How to take a cold shower? How cold does the water need to be? Can it help with fat loss or building muscle?
You’ll start experiencing the benefits of cold showers right from day 1. Exposing your body to cold seems to release 3 key hormones; norepinephrine, epinephrine, and dopamine. Together these stimulate your “fight or flight” response. These hormones stay elevated for an extended period afterwards. Anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours depending on how cold the water was and how long you were in it. The benefit of this is improved mood, energy, and focus. But to experience these benefits, there are a few things you need to know.
First, the temperature of the water for your cold showers needs to be cold enough. Research suggests at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. To tell if it’s cold enough without a thermometer, it should trigger what’s known as the “initial inspiratory gasp”. But you also need to stay in the cold for long enough. The subjects in the study I mentioned earlier sat in cold water for an hour. I did find several studies showing benefits with shorter durations of even just 20 seconds of cold exposure. But in most cases, they used an ice bath instead of a shower. This doesn’t mean a 30 second cold shower won’t do anything though. Even if your hormonal increase isn’t significant by research standards, you will likely still feel a benefit and an increased mood. But over time, your body adapts to the cold and the hormonal response seems to die down. Once you notice this, here’s how to take a cold shower to continue feeling a benefit: try making the water colder or staying in it for longer.
Next, let's talk about fat loss. A 2021 study found that cold water immersion increased well trained athletes’ estimated daily calorie burn from 2,000 calories per day all the way up to 3,000 calories! However, there are two catches. First, subjects were immersed in the cold for over 3 hours. The average shower length is 8 minutes, and the amount of time you’d spend showering in the cold would be only a fraction of that. Second, the researchers assumed the subjects would continue burning calories at the same rate as when they were in the cold. Even if you crunch the data while being super optimistic, it likely wouldn’t end up anywhere close to enough to make a meaningful effect for fat loss.
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Now what about muscle recovery and growth? Well, Ice baths have been shown to reduce muscle soreness, fatigue, and inflammation after a training session. This is great for athletes who need to recover quickly between events. But if you're looking to build muscle and strength, this may actually be a problem since it reduces inflammation, which is part of your muscles’ recovery process to grow bigger and stronger. Three studies have now shown that post-training cold water immersion significantly decreases muscle growth. So, if you want to maximize growth and strength, either do it before the workout, at least 4- 6 hours after your workout, or on a separate day altogether. Now, the studies I mentioned all used ice baths where subjects stayed immersed for anywhere between 10-20 minutes. So they were pretty intense protocols. Based on that, I would speculate that a quick cold shower after a workout wouldn’t have any negative effects on muscle growth. But on that note, it also probably wouldn’t do anything meaningful for your recovery.
There’s one more benefit you should know about. Forcing yourself to mentally withstand a stressor like the cold activates an area of your brain that suppresses impulsivity. This can help you remain calm and not overreact whenever stressors come up in your life. But this also helps build tremendous resilience and grit that can positively transfer into other areas of your life. I’d recommend start with cold showers, work your way up to 30 seconds to a minute, and then overtime try to stay in it for longer or if possible make the water even colder. And to further intensify the benefits, consider investing in a cold tub for some of those recovery benefits.
Hope you enjoyed this one! See below for a link to all the studies:
EFFECTIVE TEMPERATURE OF A COLD SHOWER
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10751106/
TEMPERATURE SHOULD TRIGGER THE INITIAL RESPIRATORY GASP
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19945970/
EVEN 20 SECONDS OF COLD IMMERSION CAN BE EFFECTIVE
bjsm.bmj.com/content/44/3/179?max-results=200
ATTENUATION TO COLD EXPOSURE
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19945970/
COLD EXPOSURE AND INCREASE IN METABOLISM
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21490370/
COLD WATER IMMERSION INCREASED METABOLISM BY 50%
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8561167/
COLD EXPOSURE AND REDUCTION IN WAIST CIRCUMFERENCE AND ABDOMINAL FAT
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36599485/
ICE BATHS HELP SPEED UP RECOVERY
www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2018.00403/full
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27396361/
POST-TRAINING COLD WATER IMMERSION DECREASES MUSCLE GROWTH
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31513450/
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26174323/
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25760154/
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Im interested in knowing, if the decrease in nessesary inflamation for musclegrowth will allow one to train the same muscles or activities much sooner and so reduce recoveryperiod? I LOVE training, it is my rollercoaster.
Great video Jeremy 🌟 this one was seriously AMAZING 💪🏻✌️
Thank you for backing me up! I love cold showers! I do it every morning, and certain nights after I lift weights.
*A RUTINE FOR A JAWLINE PLEASE*
More focused
More energy
Better sleep
Great recovery
Nonsense. And the focus related effects are only DURING being in the cold. So whats the point. Why do I need to focus only while in the shower? Your cold no shit.
@@jonc2914Focused as in... it wakes you up?
So many youtubers trying to explain the science behind cold showers,they all say different things and people are confused so I believe the best way to find out is by doing it yourself,I've been doing cold showers for more than 4 years,there is no ending or building of tolerance to cold showers,I feel energized everytime I do them,more motivated and overall happier,there are other benefits as well but these are what I find to be the best ones
We get energy even if we don’t sleep 😴 enough? 🤔
@@angelsaidferreira5193 quality sleep is extremely important.
He literally explained why you felt that way at 0:50 when talking about hormonal boost so why would we be confused?
@@brandonestrada2791reading comprehension level 0 🤡
I have been taking cold showers for over 5 months now and everything you said was spot on
Its the mental health boost for me. The act of doing something uncomfortable everyday, building a habit of getting comfortable in discomfort, cultivating a mindset and lifestyle of "don't think, just so". I found that cold showers/rinses everyday really help you to become more of an action taker.
Love it big man
Weird, change your username instead of trying to pretend you're someobody important :)
By that logic why not start taking a hammer to your hand every day? Sure feels uncomfortable.
I talk to my mother if I want to feel uncomfortable. I've managed to cold shower my feet but that's as far as I've got. 😅
@@heyheytaytay Cold shower =/= Slamming your hand with a hammer
Don't see what point you are trying to make, bud
I once got like a 4 month streak and this is what i noticed:
-less bodyfat
-more immune to cold
-more motivation
-more energized
-amazing warm feeling when you get out of the shower
-you feel like you got struck by lightning (in a good way)
-workout after cold shower
Nonsense XD
@@heyheytaytay it's not?
@@heyheytaytay this is what i have experienced you dont have to agree but just dont start an argument over it
And you make lists? 😅
@@Themis33 what
I’ve been having cold showers for the past 3 months and It’s the best thing I’ve ever done, doing something I don’t want to do everyday gives me a massive buzz after I have done it. I feel less tired and ready to start the day, highly recommend it !
Nice!
Im at 2 minutes after three months, (slow i know) but i can agree with all this. I use to yell and scream now im happy I actually feel good about pushing myself even if its for 10 extra seconds! 🇺🇸💚
@@Rebelx251 love that, 2 minutes is good 👏
I’m now 4 months in and I haven’t had a hot shower since, I’m coming to the point we’re I need to take it to the next stage though and cold plunge, which seems a bit daunting.
The only negative thing to taking cold showers is watching how small your man hood can go, mine looks like it’s ingrown 😂
@@jamescrocker7900😂😂😂
i feel slepy after cod shower what shoud i do
My man's bulking
Maingaining 4Life
Looking big af :))
new vid on bulking
Yeah I noticed. I'm still in my cutting phase unfortunately.
Hahahaha Okay, I thought I was the only one seeing it 😂
I’ve been taking cold showers for like a year now. Here’s my insights:
1) It never failed helping me recover motivation after downfalls.
2) if after few months of cold showers you feel they are losing effects start taking hot showers for like a week and the effect restarts.
3) combine it with deep breath and try to calm down. That will help you with anxiety, just do the same whenever you feel it. You will noticed you ve became good at calming yourself
Jeremy, thank you for the clear, concise, and easy to use information. This makes watching worth the time spent.
Cold shower taker here and ive noticed a huge improvement on my discipline
Been taking cold showers (started in winter) for more than 6 months now. Started seeing benefits on the 3rd months. The apparent one is that I no longer have inflamation & this is the best benefit being an ultra marathon run.
Thanks for emphasizing the importance of looking critically at papers including the need for a control group
I started "for fun" the challenge from Wim HOF : 30 seconds cold shower for 30 days.
It's been 1 year now and I still take cold showers every mornings and evenings.
It totally changed my life :
- I never get any cold anymore or any throat ake
- I'm more resilient to the cold temperatures
- I sleep much better and deeper after a cold shower
- I used to have migraines twice a week minimum.
Now it's only once a month.
- my mind is stronger and I can handle stress easier
I started a week ago i think it was terrible at first but i’m getting used to it
do you still take regular hot showers now and thrn or only cold ones short ones?
What about physical energy? Any changes?
Bro this video is lit ! Everything explained very clearly and you actually show the sources of information.
I've been doing cold exposure (50°F/10°c) for over three months now and it has really changed my life for the better:
- massive energy boost in the morning (which I desperately need)
- more motivated to do anything
- feeling more "comfortable" doing things that make me uncomfortable (turning off that "Noo, I really don't wanna do thaaat" -voice inside my head lol)
- having a clearer mind (not worrying as much, feeling more "in control")
- body has an easier time adapting to temperature changes
Since I'm doing it in a natural stream I have no control over the temperature but I'm curious how cold the water will get during the winter months!
I'm in Canada, and I've always hated the cold. So the cold-resistance benefits is what attracted me about cold showers (alongside immune system, mental toughness benefits etc.)
Turns out after 1-2 years, so far I've found that I'm able to be outside at -15C temps with winds, no sun, in just tshirt and pants for several minutes. No real discomfort or shivering whatsoever. I never need gloves anymore, and my heels don't crack anymore either.
AMAZING.
Heels cracking is a big problem for me, going to try this
Damn I been taking cold showers for about 2 months so not quit the amount of time as you but honestly I can’t go back to warm , I hate cold showers but I won’t ever switch to warm because I want ALL THEM BENEFITS BABY, I will endeavour any pain If that benefits me ! And yeah I do feel more resilient to the cold
It's up to you but you can start warm or even hot and switch to cold as long as you're getting at least a minute or two
@@Antnix732 eating more fat also helsp with skin issues during cold. I was 5min outside at -5 here....just in boxershorts and a wool beanie. training afterwards that was awesome
@@jordanmarazzi3548there are benefits to heat exposure too though.. maybe start hot and end cold
Yeah. I am feeling the difference for a long time now. Every time I take a cold shower I feel more active, less sleepy and a better mood and quite the opposite in case of having hot shower
You feel more attractive after a cold shower?
@@cristobalbalenciaga7295 I feel more attractive after hot showers because it steams up the mirror
@@jaroslavprucha9198 🤣🤣 same
I've been taking cold showers for the past 3~ months and it's still cold but don't shiver at all.
@@MrPorcShop1 Damn. Anything else you noticed?
I took cold showers all last summer. I got to the point where i just stood under the shower and turned it on full blast cold. While the mental effects were definitely felt early on, the issue i was having was that i quickly got used to it and i believe it was diminishing returns
yeah, it does n t do it for me either.
Should we compare the diminishing returns to high fitness levels, where we inevitably hit a plateau no matter how good you are?
Do it in winter
cold plunge vs. shower is big big diff.
@@Whiterun_Gaurd oh hell nah
I’ve done pure cold showers for 10 minutes everyday for months. I see my mind, muscles, and energy improve drastically. Trust me, this won’t take a day to achieve, it takes time to get used to the cold. Take Wim Hoff for example, he’s been doing it for years. If you want to start taking cold showers, start with 10-30 seconds after a warm shower and then add more time once you start getting used to it.
Informative video on cold showers and ice baths. Definitely going to include them now into my rest days when not working out. Thanks Jeremy
Nice explainer and good critical research Jeremy! Keep up the good work!
Adding cold showers changed my productivity and focus ability quite substantially the past few months. I've been looking into cold plunge options recently since the coldest shower setting doesn't get nearly as cold in hotter seasons, a real bummer.
Buy a bag or two of ice and throw them in the tub. Those bags are cheap. Problem solved.
I love starting warm and then slowly decrease the temperature.
By the way, I feel like my best mood days were always when I started with sunbath and followed with a cold shower.
Being exposed to the sun for a longer time and taking a cold shower afterwards or jumping into a lake/sea whatever feels so fukin great!
This is me
@@Pa-hy1tebe careful cuz ur body can go into shock from extreme temperature changes
@eee6299 I seen people in snowy region jump into a ice bath then into a sauna right after.
I’ve decided to start today, thanks for such an in detailed description of the benefits and tips!
I've been doing this for a couple of months and am planning to stick with it. The first couple of times I did it I about hyperventilated and got light-headed but now I stay calm and power through it. When it's most effective, I feel a little buzzy in a good way all day. btw, the audio on this video seemed out of sync by about 1/4 second.
cold shower because I'm too broke to afford water heater
I can feel your pain I'm trying to save up for one
Relatable
😅
The data ❤ the research ❤ the presentation ❤
Glad you mentioned building mental resilience in the end, because that is a VERY good reason to do cold exposure. There’s an area of the brain called the “anterior mid cingular cortex” which in a way represents our mental comfort zone. This part of the brain grows bigger every time we subject ourselves to discomfort, and it shrinks every time we go for an extended period of time without discomfort. This part is generally smaller in obese people, and particularly big in athletes. Also, another fact about dopamine, dopamine is also released when we feel pain. Which practically means you can actually build motivation and drive off of sheer pain and discomfort
Finally, upgraded to a non-echoing mic! Love the video!
I’ve been taking cold showers everyday for the past 3 years, I can’t even imagine using hot showers anymore. Probably must be the feeling after the cold shower, I love it so much.
I've noticed that a combination of warm during the first half and cold during the second half has worked the best for my skin and mental health :)
thats the traditional scandinavian way of doing it - sauna-snow-sauna
Ty i was searching up this morning about this and you brought me all i needed
Thank you, Jeremy. I always appreciate the science!
For me it helped me alotttt with my mental health 😁 I learned to control my emotions and not let my emotions control me
This is amazing. I just finished taking a cold shower, and I feel awesome. They should really be teaching this in health class. Nothing but cold showers for me from now on. Thank you so much for posting this video. GAME CHANGER!!
Teaching in health class?? The government wants us to be sick. If we all be healthy then they don’t get paid by pharmas
Super excited see what benefits I get from cold showers now!
This was definitely what I needed to get my cardio and strength workouts in with my work schedule.
I live in a tropical climate with a lot of humidity that warm showers leave me lethargic and grumpy. And I sweat a lot. So I can really appreciate cold showers!
When I was in uni, I also came up with the idea of dunking my head in ice and water because I didn't have time to take afternoon showers. Helped IMMENSELY in my focus and energy levels.
When I first moved into my car, I parked up alongside a river in winter, and every morning I washed by jumping into the river, getting out, washing, and then jumping back in to rinse off and then quickly drying myself. This whole process almost every morning (other mornings I'd wash by pouring cold water over me) increased the period before having my first coffee, and I found doing 16hr-18hr fasts became a lot easier. Not only was I being active energy-wise, but also the shock of the cold water was increasing my adrenaline rush, so I often didn't feel like a coffee until about 10AM.
My name is Jamie hand I have been doing this for one week and I feel anxious daily. I am so happy daily and have more inner peace. I enjoy taking cold showers for my health. I really love your voice and this video.
THANK YOU!!! Best explanation of cold water exposure benefits. It was concise, grounded in science and a pure pleasure. THANK YOU...thumbs up and subscribed
There is one great benefit. It helps overcome stressors, it trains discipline and provides in some extra self confidence!
Thank you for your honesty, Jeremy. I do love cold showers, but I highly doubt it does anything more than make me feel happy lol
This is a really good, clear and concise video. Thx.
Whoa😮 ma man I've been following you a couple of years now but haven't "seen" your latest shape yet... Daaamn you stacked now!!! I'm more inspired than ever. Keep pushing. Love the content too obviously, currently on your upper/lower split
This totally helps me to get the body shape and the muscles I want thx Jeremy 👍 I just started this last night during my last shower before you posted this video and right now I continue to do it for the next month to get results
If you want to build muscle you shouldn't have a cold shower after you work out mate it's stunts muscle growth. Always in the morning if your going to start this before you work out.
@@makaveli1477
Thanks for that info. 🤘🏼
you can switch to cold after a warm shower after a workout though@@makaveli1477
Thanks Jeremy, excellent information as always. I live in the tropic, Venezuela, The coldest shower that I can take is around a 60° f. I can perceive benefits at metal level and my energy definitely it is higher after the shower, another unexpected benefit is that my skin looks much better. Lately I've tried immerse my face in a salad boll with colder water and it feels very nice.
my metal level is IRON
I'm in Brazil, same. Water doesn't get that cold, maybe 60 degrees.
@@blacklabel130 nice 🧠💪🏽💦
@@FreedomLovin it's something! another option is take bath in cachoeiras 💦 the experience it is amazing 🙌🏽
Thank you very much for this quality interesting and informative video. It's very useful to me, I was wondering all this myself.
Love the new video style!
started taking cold showers last month. start hot do all my washing then do around a minute of cold I feel so much better every morning! I also like the mentality of chosen suffering helps make the next daily task I don't enjoy so much easier.
Do the whole shower cold
@@psykhswhy? What diffrence does it make?
@@dustygatrell-ru7tgyou don’t get the benefits if you do warm water for most of the time
I've been taking cold showers pretty much daily since 2020. Only had maybe 15 warm showers total in the last 3 years. Never really get used to it. But I have way less acne flair ups, and now that I think about it, I've actually not had any soft tissue injuries in maybe at least 2 years despite lifting heavier and working out more frequently. Plus I don't seem to sweat much in hot weather anymore. It's great. My family always wonder how I get out of the shower without producing any steam lol
3rd day doing 3 minute cold showers and I noticed the difference from the first time to now. Energy boost mind boost attitude boost. That's all I need everything else is a bonus will probably do this from now on.
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Yesterday I took a cold shower, don't know what temperature, but for about a minute. Today, as I write this, I can still feel more energetic than I normally do.
Cold showers cannot be beaten by hot showers. I take showers in the morning so they provide me with energy boosts and help me be active in the early hours of the day. And personally, I despise the feeling of my body feeling sticky after a hot shower like I stepped out of a sauna, and it dries my skin easily.
Great channel brother. Looking forward to you doing one on the effects of the suana on testosterone.
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Does chugging down an ice cold beer in 30 seconds counts towards the goal?
I sure hope it does! 🍻
Yes.
Yes but you need to build your loads up. 30 seconds is a beginner's speed.
Yes but the mountains on the Coors light must be blue!
You gotta chug it in a cold shower.
Another benefit of cold showers is they can help with backne. Not a dermatologist, but the theory is the cold water will close up your pores, keeping dirt from your not-so-clean towel or other places from getting inside them and causing pimples. My skin has completely cleared up since I started taking cold showers.
This may be true, but hot water allows clogged pors to drain. In this case, cold water would only prevent more achne from forming. I think either effect is desirable. And best set for hot first, cold second.
Hi Jeremy I am a big fan and I love watching your videos
I’ve been taking cold showers everyday for nearly 6 years now, and my personal observation is that, it’s really good for waking me up, and perhaps I find comfort in sticking to something I feel comfortable, I feel much more mentally disciplined than I used to. I’ve also noticed that I seem to have a generally leaner body than I had been before this habit came about, tho I am not sure for the reasons for it. Hope this helps :)
Cold showers are very energizing and great for the skin. And hair. Powerful stuff for sure.
Doing it if it's cold in the morning is fine. It strengthens your immune system like nothing else. Plus clears your sinuses and almost completely gets rid of mucus. You'll be less affected by cold weather even snowy weather since you're putting yourself in the cold everyday. But you won't get sick. Just don't start with your head cause I've heard you can get a stroke like that cause it might be too much for the head to start like that. So just focus on immersing the body in it first then, after a minute, your head too.
@@A_Million_Air You can definitely start with your heard first, you can find several fact-checkers online debunking that myth. Good tips otherwise!
@@Gavolav Hmm, didn't know that. Thanks for clearing that up! Maybe I'll switch it up and see if it hits differently
Most 3rd world countries dont have access to hot water. They get cold showers everyday. Growing up in the philippines for example, we had to boil a pot of water to make a tub of water at least lukewarm. But then again it is humid hot all day so it balances out with cold showers. When I got here, we got spoiled with hot showers. Actually got used to cold showers again within the past few years and now got to appreciate it even more. Thank you.
I remember one time I went to Tennessee, and it was around 60 degrees outside, me and my father jumped into a running river, it was freezing but such a pleasant memory and experience, it made me feel such in a happy mood for the rest of the day and the next. My skin was very smooth after, and was in a happier mood
Profounding science. Keep working. You big fan.
When traveling to hilly countries with typically cool climates, I always make sure to take a cold shower in the morning. I used to do this without knowing the benefits, but after taking a shower, I feel super energetic for the entire day. Even though the climate is cold, I hardly feel it if I take a shower early in the morning.
Good summary of Huberman's podcast on cold immersion. Just waiting for your summary of the benefit for getting sunlight in the morning, and sleeping protocols.
This is why I got that Cool Fat Burner Vest rig. You slap ice packs all over your torso which brings the core temp down and forces the body to ramp up its metabolism; but, because you don't feel the cold on your face/hands/feet (where most of the temp sensitive nerves are located,) you don't "feel" the cold as much as you would in a cold shower. Plus, you can strap it on and do chores around the house or work on the computer. All of the benefits, with more flexibility.
The thought of being able to do something that most people don’t wanna do is incentive enough.
Cold showers are great because everyday the first thing I do is to do something that is uncomfortable mentally. I also focus on all the crappy stuff I need to tackle that day while I’m being doused with cold water. At least for me, it gets me going mentally.
Day 38 I’m addicted and I love how I feel thanks man 🙌
Subbed to the channel after I heard "Icebaths inhibit muscle Hypertrophy, because your muscles being inflamed is part of what helps them grow". I watches another vid, and can tell you guys dont bs. Bravo.
This is great stuff, thanks for posting! I really like your fitness journey and super useful tips. I was wondering if you could answer a question for me. Have you ever used any of these custom meal plan tools? I got one from Next Level Diet to help me build muscle and I actually like their plans. Was just wondering if you've heard of or tried any of them yourself. Thank you!
My aunt who does not excersise and is fat did cold bath 2 times a day, after some months or a year she got hospitalized for hypothermia. Very low cold showers are dangerous for everyone who is not adapted.
I thought you were gonna say she lost weight. 😅
@@Themis33 😂me too
I said "fat and did not excersise" to not scare away people who want to do cold bath, also I think if a person does excersise then less chances of getting Hypothermia.
Start with warm slowly turn the knob towards Cold
i took my first one today with no hesitation. it felt so nice.
I believe the summer heat here in Fresno CA takes a toll on people's mental health one way or another(and it really shows), So Every winter when the water finally gets cold, I take nothing but long cold showers to take full advantage of this time of the year and get as much of the cold benefit as I possibly can
You're awesome Jeremy! Thank you
I've been taking hot showers for years now, recently took a cold shower and the difference I can already tell is Night and Day!
- I'm more alert
- I'm not tired anymore
- I actually want to get down to drawing more
- I feel HAPPY
- I don't feel hungry either
I checked my shower and it said it was at 30c.... but I was gasping and heavily breathing when I went in, I guess it's due to the fact that a lot of water here in Ireland (Northern Ireland) comes from the Atlantic and the Mountains were it gets really cold, really fast
i feel slepy after cod shower what shoud i do
I haven been showering with the second half of my showering with cold water for a lot of months now, and it really wakes me up, gives me energy, and makes me mentally stronger, as for burning more fat or not gaining muscle, for me is exactly the same.
i feel slepy after cod shower what shoud i do
@@xitizrana5128how often have you been doing cold showers, it could just be that you arent used to it and your body heating itself up is consuming alot of energy
Thanks for these very helpful informations !!!!!👍👍👍
Oh wow. I had no idea how important temperature is. There's a temperature readout on my showerhead and it usually clocks in at about 70F-75F. Guess I need to drop the temp some more!
Thanks for the info!
We lived in Guatemala for 7 months with no water heater (we are from USA). Taking cold showers was the 1 thing I never got used to. It was so hard. I got used to no AC, chain link fence walls for our house, magots everywhere but the cold showers was SO hard. Maybe I'll try again!
Did you feel any benefits?
I didn't. But I'm telling you, it was horrible for me. I never looked forward to it. When I got my first hot shower in 7 months, I'm sure it was the longest shower I've ever taken in my whole life. But I hadn't done it for any kind of benefits so I wasn't really looking for them.
@@learntoreadwithmommad6139 why would you wanna try it again?
Can you think for yourself?
@@_Red_Hand_ Your situation absolutely can change your perspective. Your perspective can change your results. Earlier @learntoreadwithmommad6139 was forced to take cold showers - it wasn't their choice. They focused on the fact that they did not have a water heater... and having maggots in the house is very demoralizing as well. Now, they could try again but this time it's a challenge. They can take shower with warm water but they CHOOSE the cold water. And that makes all the difference!
It's the same difference as the one who is starving for two days versus someone who had a successful period of intermittent fasting. The first one will not feel great after two days... the second one would be boasting to all his friends about it.
Wo this is a very amazing and superb video bro telling about this topic and what if you take cold shower everyday and keep it up and keep training hard and be positive and happy always
i take cold showers:
- sometimes in the morning to wake up
- sometimes before training
- but most often before going to sleep. sounds counter intuitive, but it works for me
Makes sense since body temperature have to drop a few degrees to be able to fall asleep
@@arthurvdw3023 however the body temperature actually increases after a cold shower and thus makes you more awake, usually having a warm shower before sleep is more beneficial since it drops your body temperature and makes it easier for fall asleep
@@thelastsigmamale well just like he said in the video is what i feel too, the shock when you get hit by cold is like an adren shot then the fight or flee situation
Cold showers get me relaxed perfect for sleeping
I have a lot of trouble sleeping, so I will try cold showers to see if that helps. Thank you 😊
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Nice. 🤘🏼
Looking bigger than usual💪🏾
Please do a video about mind training. As you said in this video, a strong mind can help you out to pass your body limits, and at the end, that's what all this is about. Is related with hypertrophy. There's ton of videos out there for muscle groups training. What about your mind? the brain as a power drive to get better muscle gains.
Every time I wake up early and am super groggy a 30 second blast of cold water wakes me up and puts me in a productive mood
Hey Jeremy, so there seems to be considerable evidence to support cold showers hindering muscle grow. On the flip side, is there any evidence to support hot post-workout showers improving growth? I would imagine that vasodilation in the extremities from hot water would recruit more nutrients to the muscles and maybe even speed up recovery time. Im sports related injures it's becoming common to no longer ice injures because it inhibits the recovery process just like an ice bath does post workout.
Jeff nippard, the only other guy I watch on TH-cam, just put out a video called "overrated". Skip to the hot fitness topics chapter, he has a small bit with Dr Layne Norton on post workout sauna, which I would think is analogous to a hot shower.
Start off hot and end with cold
i start cold for 2 minutes, switch it to warm water so that my skin can expand and when I clean it it takes all the gunk out, then I switch it back to cold for the rest of the shower@@peterkropotkin1158
Personally I take a cold shower in the morning and a hot shower at night after I finish my workout.
Thanks Good Info.. Think I'm gonna give it a try
I never thought id get used to a Cold shower now im addicted to it!! 2-3 minutes hot shower end 2 -3 minutes Cold! The mental alertness its given me is amazing! Hot shower only before bed!!
Best way to do it , I'm not sure why everyone doesn't understand you can take a normal soothing hot shower then close up the shower with super cold.
I've ended pretty much every shower since 1975 with a cold rinse. It's reached the point where, if I don't end with a cold rinse, I just don't feel right.
For my cold exposure, as a fellow Canadian I take 15 minute morning walks before breakfast during the winter months wearing as few clothes as I can manage. It's good to get the body charged light exercise with sun/Vit. D exposure in the morning, while getting whatever benefit there is to be had from cold exposure. Why waste water when Mother Nature gives us all this cold air for free?
I like the last point about the mental strengthening benefit. The most useful form of improving impulse control for me has been longer term fasts. I've gone on up to 7 days pure water fasts in the last few years. it's unproven if they have any physiological benefits per se, but what is 100% clear to me is that I no longer have any desire to snack, or pick up sugary-treats when I go to the grocery story. It's like my brain has been re-wired not to crave junk foods.
I don't take 15 min walks, but barefoot in the snow wearing nothing but shorts for just a few mins is a good practice for determination and dealing with discomfort. There are some perks to being Canadian ;)
i feel slepy after cod shower what shoud i do
Doing this for a month after being in a slump for a couple months was life changing. My focus level skyrocketed, I was motivated had lots of energy, yet I felt calm at the same time. I do this every morning now and the pain or muscle soreness after the gym the next day is gone!! No better feeling kick starting your day with a cold shower. Definitely recommend if you been feeling anxious or stressed.
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I have a cold water bath in my garden in the shadow. Takes on night temperature so cold enough. After taht bath (2 to 5 minutes), take a warm shower. At the end of the warm shower I suddenly turn on the cold water to get the biggest temperature shock. Works great. I feel awesome afterwards. So no need to jump directly under a cold shower, take a warm one first, but always end cold.
I live in a hot country and this summer I took a cold shower 99% of the time.
This summer in particular was very harsh with 3 heatwaves but I take cold showers on summers regularly.
Last year I took cold showers from June all the way to December because the winter was super dry and actual rain and cold came only on January.
Fun fact: The temperature combined with the humidity (40 celsius heat index is normal) was hot enough that even the coldest setting of the water was a little warm.
This shit don't get any easier, every morning I dread stepping into that shower but I never regret it. Been doing this every morning for a month or 2.
excellent vid everyone have an excellent life including you
hey great video, can you make a video on power building programing I mainly do bodybuilding but I wanna get strong too how do you train for both the most optimal way?
Hi @Jeremy Ethier, I had a couple questions regarding ice baths:
- What temperature do you strive for the water to be for?
- How long are you staying in the water?
- How often do you take them per week, you mentioned in the vid 1 time on leg day and 1 time on rest day, but is this cold shower or ice bath (or both?)
Thanks in advance!! Keep up the good work 🔥
Idk if he’ll ever get back to you, and I’m no expert lol, but these r my personal recommendations for what I do: 1) I turn the water as cold as the shower will go. 2) I stay in the water from 5-10 minutes usually. 3) and I take one every morning 7 days a week bc I workout or do some sort of exercise every day so it’s good to take a cold shower first and then workout anytime during the day and then I always take a warm shower at night. Hope this helps. I know this comment was a little bit ago, and maybe u already found all ur answers but still🤣🤣
@@ReaseRice thanks for replying! In the meantime I bought a (plastic) bath tub and am taking ice baths 2 times a week on recovery days for 6 minutes. But it’s still interesting to read what other people are doing, so thank you!
@@FXTyga that sounds smart. Keep working at it!
I've taking cold showers lately and it is not that bad. Probably should get my boiler fixed though.
Or just stuck with it. Cheaper bills.