Cold showers, has anyone tried them as part of their routine?

[NYlatefun]

I recently read about all the benefits of taking two a day and I’ve been doing it for a month and it’s being great. A bit hard to get used to it and hard every time you get into the freezing water but then it feels amazing. The only downside is that there’s a lot of shrinkage going on when you come you, if you know what I mean 😅

[ClaircognizantEmpath]

hi, i did until i moved onto an ice tub, now i have converted a secondhand medium size freezer, just bought some serious waterproof silicon, i use grey celtic salt, bicarbonate of soda and organic mother apple cider vinegar to keep it fresh and dip in there around three times a week... im out of practise this year but my end of last year was a 3 minute dip at 4 degrees... I've got a lot to catch up on.. for me it helps my dopamine, being adhd, serotonin, positive mind set, i listen to a guided ice bath meditation and a massive part of it is, all you have to do, is breathe... now you will only really get this after cold tubs and its so simple its true, like wimm hoff sais its all about the breathe... so when im immersed and all i can do in this world is try to breathe... then i gain control over this feat... so if something happens in my everyday life that spikes me, i return to the breathing... it has assisted with changes in my bodyfat for sure... helps reduce inflammation... and the days i dont want to be bothered to do it, I've learned to realise these are the absolute days i need to do it... xxx

[coxoabean]

Yes, I do often and it helps with lots of things. Such as if your feeling down, taking a cold shower really helps, or if you feel sick, it helps. It helps with soreness and pain. At least for me. It makes you feel energized too!

[NYlatefun]

Exactly, they’re so underrated!!

[coxoabean]

Yes!! I have a friend who I try to tell to do them but they don't believe me that it'll help 😭

[NYlatefun]

It’s weird but I even feel lighter not sure how to explain it. And I sleep so well!

[coxoabean]

No, I understand you! The light feeling your talking about, it's Soo nice. Also, yes! I sleep better too

[NYlatefun]

Happy to hear there are cold shower buddies lol

[Sonorous]

I sometimes end my shower with cold water. But I don't seek it out much because I didn't see or feel much benefit other than adrenaline. I prefer to do facial ice plunges for 10-15 seconds at a time 8 times in a row with at least 45second intervals.

[Chazmatazz269]

I usually finish my shower with a few minutes of cold water in the hotter months. It’s refreshing and exhilarating, and i think it helps me to sleep better.

[HawkPerception]

I do on a hot summer day, but the insulation in my washroom kinda sucks and I'm not freezing my ass off in the winter no matter what kind of health benefits it has.

When I do happen to do it, I do feel more refreshed and positive.

[TheRealPepperPotts]

I'll do cool to warm showers, but not cold or hot. I can't handle the cold water (I nearly froze to death in the ocean... in Hawaii) :D Hot water is really bad for skin and hair. So, cool water if it's a hot day, and warm water most days.

[TommyMountainFigure]

Yes. Ice cold showers are a part of muscle recovery from playing Rugby!

[curiousmandy]

I do this every now and then, it’s hard to get used to but it really does feel amazing if you can tolerate it

[NYlatefun]

Its def hard to get used to it, but the reward is amazing

[curiousmandy]

Agreed! It really is an amazing feeling

[Apple1996]

I hate cold showers. I want my showers to be super hot almost burning my skin off

[NYlatefun]

You’re very young but hot showers are terrible for your skin!!

[Apple1996]

Thats alright I'd rather have bad skin and take hot showers than be cold

[Apple1996]

I've heard cold showers can cause issues as well tho. I know when i had blood pressure issues the doc said to avoid them

[NYlatefun]

Oh! If you have a condition you should def not do it!!

[sirderpsalot123]

I always turn the cold water on for a second right before I get out

[AlinaJanowska18]

Yes, it really gives energy. I love it if I'm feeling lazy.

[DryGermanGuy]

I can do this, but only on extremely hot days (35 degrees +)…

[TheRealPepperPotts]

I totally read that wrong (my brain said Fahrenheit) and I was thinking, "WHAT is your idea of cold?" Nevermind, I follow you... :D

[DryGermanGuy]

@TheRealPepperPotts
Here in my country we have Farin Urlaub, not Farin Heit! 🧐😬

[LaurenM1997]

Wouldn’t you catch a cold taking cold showers all the time?

[NYlatefun]

Not really, actually it’s the opposite, they strengthen your inmune system.

[LaurenM1997]

Ah ok

[OtterMan68]

I always rinse in cold. Wash in warm and rinse in cold. Hot water is bad for the skin, and cold water helps wake me up and is good for the skin, and in the summer, it feels great

[paledreams]

Stupid stuff for the gullible and the sports mad 🚿

[JonCobretti]

Cold showers ONLY

Come on, who takes hot showers? It's way too comfy

[Alex-Snow]

I have used cold showers to get a boner to chill out... does that count?

[Anonymous]

I did when I was in the Army, the cold mains water on Army bases in Southern England was relatively warm in comparison to cold mains water in the North of England.

[mandyfire98]

This creeps me out 🤣

[NYlatefun]

Lol why?

[mandyfire98]

Cold showers are wild.

[NYlatefun]

Wild…sure! And fun. But I wouldn’t try them with a woman. 🤣

[mandyfire98]

I couldn't ever take a cold shower. I can't imagine it.

[NYlatefun]

What? No!! You need to try them, you’ll feel so powerful! We can do it together too 😜

[mandyfire98]

Smooth 😂😂😂

[NYlatefun]

You get the best out of me 😘

[mandyfire98]

I know lol

[Dnice1]

Nope just warm and hot ones

[Alex-Snow]

Well u are hot Dnice as u know!!!

[genericname85]

yeah it's awesome. really gets you going.

[woahhh152]

I do that often. It's good for health

[Anonymous]

No, I don't have a routine

[justabuddy]

When I'm outside in the heat i will.

[Radiate143]

Sometime