Categories: Mindset

Why You Should Start Doing Cold Plunges Yesterday

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There’s no surprise that cold plunges have immense benefits. Here’s an Ice Bath Podcast I did recently.

Starting your day with a cold plunge may sound uncomfortable, but it has many benefits.

From weight loss to clearer thoughts, cold plunges can positively impact your well-being. If you’re new to this, you don’t have to start with a long duration, 20 seconds will do. You can also try a warm-cold shower or use an immersion tub.

You do not need a dedicated tub to start: a bathtub, a bag of ice and a water thermometer are enough for the first few weeks. When you want something permanent, compare the options in the cold tub review and DIY vs Edge Theory Labs vs The Plunge.

It’s also a great way to relax your muscles before bed.

To help overcome the initial discomfort, try deep breathing or the box breathing method (inhale for 4-5 secs, hold for 4-5 secs, exhale for 4-5 secs, hold for 4-5 secs, repeat 8 rounds). The key is to be present in everything you do; cold plunges can help with that.

For what the research does and does not show, see cold vs heat: reading the studies like a skeptic.

Leave a comment with any questions you might have about cold plunges!

Related: ice bath benefits and the Edge Theory cold plunge.

Eric Piccione

Howdy! My name is Eric Piccione and I'm documenting my path to financial freedom. Too often throughout history, people go through life with no clear picture of where they want to be. My purpose behind this blog is to share my PERSONAL lessons in hopes of bringing clarity and more perspective to a constantly changing economic environment. Follow along fellow freedom seeker and let's hit financial freedom together!

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