Anyone into cold showers or ice baths? I honestly hate a cold shower, but have been seeing more and people and athletes using cold water therapy. It is intriguing to me and the science really backs up the claims, including what I am most interested in, massive dopamine increases in the brain. I might start trying it out.
https://trebelwellness.com/cold-showers-and-becom…
Effects on the Brain
Improves Mood and Focus - Cold exposure increases levels of norepinephrine and dopamine in the bloodstream by as much as 530% and 250%, respectively. Low levels of norepinephrine have been linked to poor mood, brain fog, and lack of focus. Cold exposure may lead to you feeling happier, more energized and productive!
Prevents Neurodegenerative Disease - Cold exposure (in mice) is linked to improved synapse regeneration and this is hypothesized to apply to humans as well. Why does it matter? The ability to prevent loss of synapses is a defense against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
Effects on the Body
Reduces Inflammation - Chronic inflammation is associated with many age related diseases. And our old friend, norepinephrine has one more ability to boast: anti-inflammatory effects. Cold exposure could play a role in warding off many chronic illnesses, from arthritis to cancer, by decreasing inflammation in the body.
Boosts Immune System - Cold exposure is linked to increased white blood cell counts.
Promotes Fat Loss - Cold exposure increases metabolic rate by as much as 350%. These effects can last for a long after the time of immersion.
Georges St. Pierre taking an ice bath
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Do you have to take a shower/bath or can you workout outside when its cold and get the same effects?
I think there are similar effects working out when its cold outside.
Apparently, GoldenCinderblock goes for a run shirtless in Chicago no matter how cold it is outside.
I would rather die than take a cold shower
I prefer hydrotherapy, you can do a cycle at your gym: Steam room/Dry Sauna -> Hot Tub -> Cold shower. The whole cycle should take 30-45 min.
I haven’t looked into the science but I enjoy cold showers. No matter how cold it is I’ll take one.
I recommend. It isn’t fun in the moment and I consistently feel good afterwards
Cold showers have been equally as beneficial in my life as regular exercise. Especially mentally
I liked the feeling of taking a cold shower or cold bath afterwards.
However there is research recently that suggests it impedes hypertrophy, so I would be mindful of that if you are training to gain size.
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