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over a year ago
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I’ve just started learning about it.
He has special breathing exercises, and you do cold water immersion.
Apparently it is very effective for immune disorders.
I haven’t finished researching, but he says it is backed up by proper studies. |
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over a year ago
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"I used to do the breathing in a cold shower to start each morning....haven’t tried the ice bath though, you fallen angel?"
Ha, no! Just about to do the 10 second cold shower with the breathing. I’m a very cold person so I’m not sure how it will go... |
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"I’ve just started learning about it.
He has special breathing exercises, and you do cold water immersion.
Apparently it is very effective for immune disorders.
I haven’t finished researching, but he says it is backed up by proper studies."
I've read some studies (peer reviewed medical research) about cold and some autoimmune disorders. So yeah I can see how this is viable. I think from my out understanding of my body how critical breathing is to pain management etc. |
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over a year ago
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"I’ve just started learning about it.
He has special breathing exercises, and you do cold water immersion.
Apparently it is very effective for immune disorders.
I haven’t finished researching, but he says it is backed up by proper studies.
I've read some studies (peer reviewed medical research) about cold and some autoimmune disorders. So yeah I can see how this is viable. I think from my out understanding of my body how critical breathing is to pain management etc. "
Absolutely, it makes a huge difference doesn’t it.
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"I used to do the breathing in a cold shower to start each morning....haven’t tried the ice bath though, you fallen angel?"
Tried the polar bear plunge in a bikini for wounded warriors. Not doing that again. Once was enough.  |
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"I’ve just started learning about it.
He has special breathing exercises, and you do cold water immersion.
Apparently it is very effective for immune disorders.
I haven’t finished researching, but he says it is backed up by proper studies.
I've read some studies (peer reviewed medical research) about cold and some autoimmune disorders. So yeah I can see how this is viable. I think from my out understanding of my body how critical breathing is to pain management etc.
Absolutely, it makes a huge difference doesn’t it.
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It does make a massive difference and something we often don't consider |
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"I used to do the breathing in a cold shower to start each morning....haven’t tried the ice bath though, you fallen angel?
Tried the polar bear plunge in a bikini for wounded warriors. Not doing that again. Once was enough. "
Ouch! I’d love to try it just once for the experience |
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"I used to do the breathing in a cold shower to start each morning....haven’t tried the ice bath though, you fallen angel?
Tried the polar bear plunge in a bikini for wounded warriors. Not doing that again. Once was enough.
Ouch! I’d love to try it just once for the experience"
Muscles locked up I swear my vagina fell off.  it hurt. |
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"So I’m about to do my first cold shower!
Good luck with it...I don't like the cold!
Nor do I! It should also help that, so it says ...
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Less nattering, more cold-showering!
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"So I’m about to do my first cold shower!
Good luck with it...I don't like the cold!
Nor do I! It should also help that, so it says ...
Less nattering, more cold-showering!
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Done!! Only 15 secs to start. Now wearing 57 layers |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"So I’m about to do my first cold shower!
Good luck with it...I don't like the cold!
Nor do I! It should also help that, so it says ...
Less nattering, more cold-showering!
Done!! Only 15 secs to start. Now wearing 57 layers "
Well done! You’ll become hooked! |
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"So I’m about to do my first cold shower!
Good luck with it...I don't like the cold!
Nor do I! It should also help that, so it says ...
Less nattering, more cold-showering!
Done!! Only 15 secs to start. Now wearing 57 layers "
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By (user no longer on site)
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Muscles locked up I swear my vagina fell off. it hurt.
You make it sound so appealing
Power to ya for doing it! Fair play"
It was one of those things I was curious to do. Bucket list check off. |
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"So I’m about to do my first cold shower!
Good luck with it...I don't like the cold!
Nor do I! It should also help that, so it says ...
Less nattering, more cold-showering!
Done!! Only 15 secs to start. Now wearing 57 layers
Well done! You’ll become hooked!"
I could about manage to pop a toe into cold water! |
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"I used to do the breathing in a cold shower to start each morning....haven’t tried the ice bath though, you fallen angel?
Tried the polar bear plunge in a bikini for wounded warriors. Not doing that again. Once was enough.
Ouch! I’d love to try it just once for the experience
Muscles locked up I swear my vagina fell off. it hurt."
That's me well and truly not trying it
Hope the vag has now recovered! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I used to do the breathing in a cold shower to start each morning....haven’t tried the ice bath though, you fallen angel?
Tried the polar bear plunge in a bikini for wounded warriors. Not doing that again. Once was enough.
Ouch! I’d love to try it just once for the experience
Muscles locked up I swear my vagina fell off. it hurt.
That's me well and truly not trying it
Hope the vag has now recovered!"
It definitely a experience.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I used to do the breathing in a cold shower to start each morning....haven’t tried the ice bath though, you fallen angel?
Tried the polar bear plunge in a bikini for wounded warriors. Not doing that again. Once was enough.
Ouch! I’d love to try it just once for the experience
Muscles locked up I swear my vagina fell off. it hurt."
I did a mud run in April which involved open water, that was bad enough, let alone what you did, which I presume involved ice  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I used to do the breathing in a cold shower to start each morning....haven’t tried the ice bath though, you fallen angel?
Tried the polar bear plunge in a bikini for wounded warriors. Not doing that again. Once was enough.
Ouch! I’d love to try it just once for the experience
Muscles locked up I swear my vagina fell off. it hurt.
I did a mud run in April which involved open water, that was bad enough, let alone what you did, which I presume involved ice "
Jump in a lake that was frozen over in the middle of winter. They cut a hole on the ice for charity. |
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"I used to do the breathing in a cold shower to start each morning....haven’t tried the ice bath though, you fallen angel?
Tried the polar bear plunge in a bikini for wounded warriors. Not doing that again. Once was enough.
Ouch! I’d love to try it just once for the experience
Muscles locked up I swear my vagina fell off. it hurt.
I did a mud run in April which involved open water, that was bad enough, let alone what you did, which I presume involved ice
Jump in a lake that was frozen over in the middle of winter. They cut a hole on the ice for charity."
Wow. You are brave! That’s impressive. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"You will gradually get use to it. We sea swim and it’s amazing how quickly your body starts to adjust
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Didn't work for me list my breath everything locked up. No swimming I did it was more like flailing. |
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By *an_LexaCouple
over a year ago
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"You will gradually get use to it. We sea swim and it’s amazing how quickly your body starts to adjust
Do you do that all year round? "
Yes but to be fair have just gone into a wetsuit. Temp is down to 6c now. Till November I was going in with just bikini, socks, hat and gloves, then a wetsuit jacket. It’s the point went the cold hits your chest that’s hardest. Only gone for a wetsuit because really shouldn’t be in bare for more than about 5mins at that temperature. Wetsuit just lets you stay in longer. You should try it. I reckon you’d love it. Mentally it’s exhilarating especially at sunrise and on full moon at night.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"You will gradually get use to it. We sea swim and it’s amazing how quickly your body starts to adjust
Do you do that all year round?
Yes but to be fair have just gone into a wetsuit. Temp is down to 6c now. Till November I was going in with just bikini, socks, hat and gloves, then a wetsuit jacket. It’s the point went the cold hits your chest that’s hardest. Only gone for a wetsuit because really shouldn’t be in bare for more than about 5mins at that temperature. Wetsuit just lets you stay in longer. You should try it. I reckon you’d love it. Mentally it’s exhilarating especially at sunrise and on full moon at night.
Lex"
I bet it is. I’m not close enough to the sea to do it regularly unfortunately |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I have done the breathing...was amazing
Did you see an effect?
The feeling you get is unbelievable. But I only did it the once "
I’m going to do that too |
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By *an_LexaCouple
over a year ago
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"You will gradually get use to it. We sea swim and it’s amazing how quickly your body starts to adjust
Do you do that all year round?
Yes but to be fair have just gone into a wetsuit. Temp is down to 6c now. Till November I was going in with just bikini, socks, hat and gloves, then a wetsuit jacket. It’s the point went the cold hits your chest that’s hardest. Only gone for a wetsuit because really shouldn’t be in bare for more than about 5mins at that temperature. Wetsuit just lets you stay in longer. You should try it. I reckon you’d love it. Mentally it’s exhilarating especially at sunrise and on full moon at night.
Lex
I bet it is. I’m not close enough to the sea to do it regularly unfortunately "
That is a shame, you could go in a lake maybe near where you live. Although lakes tend to be colder than the sea |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"You will gradually get use to it. We sea swim and it’s amazing how quickly your body starts to adjust
Do you do that all year round?
Yes but to be fair have just gone into a wetsuit. Temp is down to 6c now. Till November I was going in with just bikini, socks, hat and gloves, then a wetsuit jacket. It’s the point went the cold hits your chest that’s hardest. Only gone for a wetsuit because really shouldn’t be in bare for more than about 5mins at that temperature. Wetsuit just lets you stay in longer. You should try it. I reckon you’d love it. Mentally it’s exhilarating especially at sunrise and on full moon at night.
Lex
I bet it is. I’m not close enough to the sea to do it regularly unfortunately
That is a shame, you could go in a lake maybe near where you live. Although lakes tend to be colder than the sea"
I’ll build up to it, there is a small wild swimming lake that’s not too far. |
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By *an_LexaCouple
over a year ago
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"You will gradually get use to it. We sea swim and it’s amazing how quickly your body starts to adjust
Do you do that all year round?
Yes but to be fair have just gone into a wetsuit. Temp is down to 6c now. Till November I was going in with just bikini, socks, hat and gloves, then a wetsuit jacket. It’s the point went the cold hits your chest that’s hardest. Only gone for a wetsuit because really shouldn’t be in bare for more than about 5mins at that temperature. Wetsuit just lets you stay in longer. You should try it. I reckon you’d love it. Mentally it’s exhilarating especially at sunrise and on full moon at night.
Lex
I bet it is. I’m not close enough to the sea to do it regularly unfortunately
That is a shame, you could go in a lake maybe near where you live. Although lakes tend to be colder than the sea
I’ll build up to it, there is a small wild swimming lake that’s not too far. "
Go for it. Let me know |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"You will gradually get use to it. We sea swim and it’s amazing how quickly your body starts to adjust
Do you do that all year round?
Yes but to be fair have just gone into a wetsuit. Temp is down to 6c now. Till November I was going in with just bikini, socks, hat and gloves, then a wetsuit jacket. It’s the point went the cold hits your chest that’s hardest. Only gone for a wetsuit because really shouldn’t be in bare for more than about 5mins at that temperature. Wetsuit just lets you stay in longer. You should try it. I reckon you’d love it. Mentally it’s exhilarating especially at sunrise and on full moon at night.
Lex
I bet it is. I’m not close enough to the sea to do it regularly unfortunately
That is a shame, you could go in a lake maybe near where you live. Although lakes tend to be colder than the sea
I’ll build up to it, there is a small wild swimming lake that’s not too far.
Go for it. Let me know "
I will |
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"I go wild swimming. Coldest temp so far has been 3.6° (technically ice swimming).
Do you think it has improved your health? "
It's the biggest endorphin kick I've had. I can swim for 10 mins now (in skin, I dont have a wetsuit) and the mental health benefits are huge |
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"I go wild swimming. Coldest temp so far has been 3.6° (technically ice swimming).
Do you think it has improved your health?
It's the biggest endorphin kick I've had. I can swim for 10 mins now (in skin, I dont have a wetsuit) and the mental health benefits are huge"
That’s fantastic  . |
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By *an_LexaCouple
over a year ago
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"I go wild swimming. Coldest temp so far has been 3.6° (technically ice swimming).
Do you think it has improved your health?
It's the biggest endorphin kick I've had. I can swim for 10 mins now (in skin, I dont have a wetsuit) and the mental health benefits are huge"
I know quite a few people in our local swimming groups who have had various health conditions which it’s helped. Including one guy who had daily migraines, to the point he couldn’t work. Now he has daily swims.
I’m too much of a big kid to do skins now, I like to be in for about half an hour sometimes more, I miss the feeling of being bare though |
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"I go wild swimming. Coldest temp so far has been 3.6° (technically ice swimming).
Do you think it has improved your health?
It's the biggest endorphin kick I've had. I can swim for 10 mins now (in skin, I dont have a wetsuit) and the mental health benefits are huge
I know quite a few people in our local swimming groups who have had various health conditions which it’s helped. Including one guy who had daily migraines, to the point he couldn’t work. Now he has daily swims.
I’m too much of a big kid to do skins now, I like to be in for about half an hour sometimes more, I miss the feeling of being bare though"
If I swam more often I could probably build it up, but I'm happy with how I've progressed til now. |
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"I go wild swimming. Coldest temp so far has been 3.6° (technically ice swimming).
Do you think it has improved your health?
It's the biggest endorphin kick I've had. I can swim for 10 mins now (in skin, I dont have a wetsuit) and the mental health benefits are huge
I know quite a few people in our local swimming groups who have had various health conditions which it’s helped. Including one guy who had daily migraines, to the point he couldn’t work. Now he has daily swims.
I’m too much of a big kid to do skins now, I like to be in for about half an hour sometimes more, I miss the feeling of being bare though
If I swam more often I could probably build it up, but I'm happy with how I've progressed til now. "
It sounds amazing... But do you go on your own or with a group or partner...? Swimming open water and in freezing cold... Has a few risks right? |
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By *91kMan
over a year ago
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"Has anyone done his breathing and/or cold water challenge?"
He's such a legend! Haven't tried the breathing but have got a bucket in the garden for cold dips and a jacuzzi next to it for hot. Ten minutes in each swap over a few times. Does wonders for muscle recovery! |
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"I’ve just started learning about it.
He has special breathing exercises, and you do cold water immersion.
Apparently it is very effective for immune disorders.
I haven’t finished researching, but he says it is backed up by proper studies."
I’ve done plunge pools but that’s just to invigorate me. Are there any studies to back this up? |
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If I swam more often I could probably build it up, but I'm happy with how I've progressed til now.
It sounds amazing... But do you go on your own or with a group or partner...? Swimming open water and in freezing cold... Has a few risks right? "
Never alone. Either with a swim buddy, or my daughter holds my stuff on the bank when restrictions are lifted there'll be bigger groups again |
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If I swam more often I could probably build it up, but I'm happy with how I've progressed til now.
It sounds amazing... But do you go on your own or with a group or partner...? Swimming open water and in freezing cold... Has a few risks right?
Never alone. Either with a swim buddy, or my daughter holds my stuff on the bank. when restrictions are lifted there'll be bigger groups again"
Full stop missing, sorry |
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"Has anyone done his breathing and/or cold water challenge?
He's such a legend! Haven't tried the breathing but have got a bucket in the garden for cold dips and a jacuzzi next to it for hot. Ten minutes in each swap over a few times. Does wonders for muscle recovery!"
Sounds lovely, especially the jacuzzi bit |
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"I do cold showers in the morning after my meditation. Have done cold showers for about 10 years. They give you a load of energy for the rest of the day. Not done the Wim Hoff breathing though."
I’ll report back when I’ve completed a week or two. |
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"I’ve just started learning about it.
He has special breathing exercises, and you do cold water immersion.
Apparently it is very effective for immune disorders.
I haven’t finished researching, but he says it is backed up by proper studies.
I’ve done plunge pools but that’s just to invigorate me. Are there any studies to back this up?"
Yes there are... a number in the states... Ross Edgley’s book “World’s fittest book” has some references to them as well as some of Wim techniques and thinking behind them.. |
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"I’ve just started learning about it.
He has special breathing exercises, and you do cold water immersion.
Apparently it is very effective for immune disorders.
I haven’t finished researching, but he says it is backed up by proper studies.
I’ve done plunge pools but that’s just to invigorate me. Are there any studies to back this up?"
I haven’t finished reading up on it, have a look at his website. Wimhofmethod |
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By *rder66Man
over a year ago
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"I do cold showers in the morning after my meditation. Have done cold showers for about 10 years. They give you a load of energy for the rest of the day. Not done the Wim Hoff breathing though.
I’ll report back when I’ve completed a week or two."
Don't jump into a heated room or infront of the radiator straight after, get dressed and just keep moving. |
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"I do cold showers in the morning after my meditation. Have done cold showers for about 10 years. They give you a load of energy for the rest of the day. Not done the Wim Hoff breathing though.
I’ll report back when I’ve completed a week or two.Don't jump into a heated room or infront of the radiator straight after, get dressed and just keep moving."
I put on many socks , and other items of clothing obv, not just socks. |
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