Cold Plunging

[ACAPECE]

About a month ago I started cold plunging. I ruptured my pec tendon about 3 months ago and figured it couldn’t hurt.

Turns out sitting in 35 degree water makes me “feel” better for most of the day. I’ve done a bunch of research( watched countless YouTube videos and podcasts) so I’m familiar with its effects.

I bought a cheap set up from Amazon to test it out. Basically a material drum that holds about 90 gallons of water. No chiller or pump. Im in NY so with the weather hovering between 30-40 degrees the water temp is perfect. I just have to clean it out after it rains or after 2 weeks. Since the last week of Arctic temps it’s frozen solid.

I’m curious to see other set ups if there are any fellow cold plungers out there.

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[DanFelix]

" I’ve done a bunch of research( watched countless YouTube videos and podcasts) so I’m familiar with its effects. "

How old are you? Do you have any arthritis? Are you on any cardiac meds? Anti-epileptics? Perspective helps. Cold plunge for some, certainly never for many. I doubt there are many, if any, YouTube testimonies for when it fails. IMHO

 

[ACAPECE]

I’ve had my share of soft tissue injuries but otherwise grateful to be in very good health for 45. I’m curious what you mean about it failing?

I don’t think it’s something that’s going to cure my ailments, more of a mental and physical challenge with some health benefits.

I found as I am getting older doing things that make me uncomfortable and extremely challenging have immeasurable benefits. Mainly, allow me to deal with stress in a much more positive way.

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[AcesandEights]

I don't do it, but understand it. Seems the effects are limited, but certainly there. From what I've researched myself, it seems the benefits diminish over time, but maybe a break (30 days on, 30 off) would restart the benefits again?

 

[ACAPECE]

You definitely adapt pretty quickly to tolerating the cold. Moderation is a sound strategy. At this rate if I don’t learn some I’m going to run out of body parts to break.

Give it a try my set up cost $75 on Amazon. You could buy an inexpensive ice machine and have a decent set up for less than $300 to start.

 

[TheBirdie72]

 

[GtX]

I doubt there are many, if any, YouTube testimonies for when it fails. IMHO

Selection bias

 

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[Maverick909]

most people can benefit from just turning their shower water at the end of their show to the coldest setting for 60-120 seconds. the benefits are actually really good. The mental alone has helped

 

[Dgr401]

A new spa is under construction in our city and the sign says they will have cold plunging.

 

[ACAPECE]

A new spa is under construction in our city and the sign says they will have cold plunging.

I had heard of Wim Hof a few years ago and thought he was nuts. As time went on cold plunging took off on social media I started learning about the benefits so I figured I would give it a shot. Now I’m seeing it all over as well.

most people can benefit from just turning their shower water at the end of their show to the coldest setting for 60-120 seconds. the benefits are actually really good. The mental alone has helped

I’ve tried it and I thinks it’s actually more difficult than just sitting in cold water. Something about the randomness of the water. Once I’m in the cold water I just suffer through it. Cold showers are rough.

 

[Maverick909]

I had heard of Wim Hof a few years ago and thought he was nuts. As time went on cold plunging took off on social media I started learning about the benefits so I figured I would give it a shot. Now I’m seeing it all over as well.



I’ve tried it and I thinks it’s actually more difficult than just sitting in cold water. Something about the randomness of the water. Once I’m in the cold water I just suffer through it. Cold showers are rough.

Ya the showers are super rough! Atleast once your fully in your in

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