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Post by trog on Mar 4, 2019 15:18:04 GMT
The Remarkable Benefits of Cold Water SwimmingHas anybody tried it? A fortnight ago, I spent the last three days without hot water (plumbing problems) and I found it very unpleasant, especially the morning cold shower. I don't mind a cold shower in the summer but not in the height of winter.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2019 17:57:58 GMT
The Remarkable Benefits of Cold Water SwimmingHas anybody tried it? A fortnight ago, I spent the last three days without hot water (plumbing problems) and I found it very unpleasant, especially the morning cold shower. I don't mind a cold shower in the summer but not in the height of winter. Winter cold showers are the best man...what you talking about Willis? |
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Post by justregularguy on Mar 4, 2019 21:09:22 GMT
I would definitely do that if I had a lake in my area. I'm 100% it has a lot of health benefits as long as you don't over do it. I'm a fan of cold showers too. To be fair though, I only do the cold showers when I'm already pre-heated from a hot shower I did prior to that.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2019 21:33:01 GMT
I would definitely do that if I had a lake in my area. I'm 100% it has a lot of health benefits as long as you don't over do it. I'm a fan of cold showers too. To be fair though, I only do the cold showers when I'm already pre-heated from a hot shower I did prior to that. I do the hot/cold method too. I've only done the plunge once a few years ago, swam a good few yards from shore to a dock and back, that was more than enough for me. I prefer cold showers. They help me sleep better, at least that's the benefit I get. |
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Post by Michael on Mar 4, 2019 23:14:25 GMT
There's only one reason I'm getting in cold water in the winter  I don't care about the health benefits of it personally. Three things I won't do is intentionally starve myself, jump in some cold water, and or try to brave cold weather. |
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Post by gruntbrain on Mar 5, 2019 2:38:05 GMT
I hope cool air exposure offers sufficient health benefits . At least it's refreshing.
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Post by justregularguy on Mar 5, 2019 14:14:01 GMT
If you live in Canada you can just go outside and roll naked in the snow  I bet there's people out there doing that |
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Post by fredhutch on Mar 5, 2019 17:39:32 GMT
I've done the hot/cold thing for years, I am convinced it helps to keep you healthy, but it isn't a miracle cure...I am frankly skeptical about it helping depression, and I can never say I felt "elated" after a cold shower, but if those folks are being honest, good for them. Chi kung makes me feel like I can smash through walls and piss lightning, though...
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Post by justregularguy on Mar 5, 2019 19:05:58 GMT
I read somewhere that a hot bath does similar things to the body like a workout. Cardio vascular there's maybe similarities. After a workout you usually feel great because of the endorphines, maybe a hot/cold thing does the same thus helps with depression, fredhutch?
Are you sure? Because that's exactly how I feel after a cold shower!
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Post by trog on Mar 6, 2019 10:16:01 GMT
If you live in Canada you can just go outside and roll naked in the snow I bet there's people out there doing that No only Canada. I think that's what they do in Sweden after they've been in the sauna. |
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Post by mr potatohead on Mar 6, 2019 12:02:48 GMT
If you live in Canada you can just go outside and roll naked in the snow I bet there's people out there doing that No only Canada. I think that's what they do in Sweden after they've been in the sauna. I could do that where I am, but I won't. |
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Post by fredhutch on Mar 7, 2019 16:21:05 GMT
No, sorry, no elation after a cold shower, it's just another day at the office. But then again, I'm too old to get excited by anything. If those folks feel their depression is helped by this, like I said, that's good for them. I have struggled with depression my entire life, and I know full well how serious and life-threatening a condition it is. There is no cure for it, all you can do is manage it, and it can come back or intensify at any time. Unless you've actually had severe depression, you don't know anything about it. Myself, exercise, martial arts, and chi kung are the things that keep me on an even keel.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2019 8:04:42 GMT
I've actually been doing the cold shower thing for about a month. I can't say I've noticed any particular benefit other than it feeling great when it is over and you can warm up.
I read it will keep your hair in better condition but it seems to have made mine feel a bit dry.
I'll keep them going though as I like the feeling of getting out and warming up.
I do go in the cold sea all winter -- albeit in a winter wetsuit. Great for fat loss if you can resist the enormous appetite it gives you.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2019 9:22:38 GMT
One benefit I noticed this morning was that I have learned to control the "shock" reflex you get when you turn the shower to cold. I've learned to just relax now and control my body better.
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Post by mr potatohead on Mar 8, 2019 13:44:14 GMT
....I can't say I've noticed any particular benefit other than it feeling great when it is over ...... What a coincidence! I've noticed the same thing when I stop hitting myself in the head with this hammer, m8!  Frankly, I do go out in mornings (or whenever needed) to feed the critters and do it in any weather, wearing nothing but boxers and a t-shirt. Wakes me right up on the cold ones. |
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I don't care about the health benefits of it personally. Three things I won't do is intentionally starve myself, jump in some cold water, and or try to brave cold weather. 
I bet there's people out there doing that
