Cold Shower VS Ice Bath: Which one is better?

Answering all your ardent questions about cold water exposure ❄️🚿 🛀
0:14 How does the cold relate to the mindset and the breathing?
2:00 What is the best form of cold exposure and why?
3:13 When do you feel fully adopted to the cold? When is it enough?
4:50 Whould I alternate between cold and hot exposure?
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“The Iceman” Wim Hof is a Dutch athlete and multiple Guinness World Record holder known for his ability to withstand extreme cold and his extraordinary achievements.
Wim believes that EVERYONE is capable of doing the same exceptional things his body allows him to do. That’s why he developed the Wim Hof Method - a combination of breathing exercises, cold therapy and commitment - to give YOU the tools to take control over your body.
He’s on a mission to share the potential health benefits of his method, working with scientists around the world to prove that his techniques work.
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[@IIIRorschachIII]

Stage 4 germ-cell teratoma cancer of the liver & lung Survivor- here. This is golden advice here. I have been doing Wim Hof breathing exercises & they have strengthened my breathing. Soon going in for tests to compare lung strength before & after starting these exercises. I've been also doing cold baths & I'm not getting sick as much as I was. My immune system seems to be building. Wim Hof is amazing!

[@stefpatras]

How did you fight off cancer? Been into this a year now with my mother. Its tough when doctors give you no hope and "friends" are turning their back just wanting to avoid this "unpleasant" situation. Thank you, god bless

[@monk6636]

You are a super-human

[@melikairandoost9587]

♥️

[@FGain]

I'm glad you are doing better. Wish you all the best.

[@Iammram]

@@stefpatras Keep doing the breathing and cold showers. The Cold increases the white blood cells ( cells that fight off disease & infection ) and the breathing, alkaline your body ( Cancer can't live in an Alkaline body ) It's a process that gets better the more you do it, so, stick to it and all the best to you and your mother. Don't listen to those people.

[@gazzamusso4499]

Im 77yrs old 4 times cancer survivor I've been doing WH for a month everytime I come out of the cold shower I can't stop laughing, I feel energised thank you Wim

[@abhijitpandya584]

Well done, keep going!

[@trymii5396]

Cancer 4 times? Holy shii

[@Joka96]

Do you start with hot water or directly into cold?

[@peaceandlove544]

How did you survive

[@tonyoprey8756]

hahaha thats funny to hear as when I come out of my cold shower I get the urge and do laugh out loud, then the warm body buzz and feeling so alive you cant beat it, although I have just bought an ice tub for my garden so that might just beat the shower, I will let you know.

[@ironclad452]

I have to remind myself every time that it's gonna be cold. And I'm still always surprised at how cold it is. Then I remind myself that it's cold for the Ice Man, too. And that comforts me somehow

[@ana-mariaalrasul9231]

😂

[@roxsta1113]

Haha me too!! 🤣

[@mginter1]

Lol! That’s awesome😂 I’ll have to tell myself that little joke when I’m in the cold bath next time!😉

[@abehaile2659]

I liked this a lot 🤗 thank you 😁

[@brandonbrimm6104]

Nice!

[@nathanielbarton8488]

Taking ice baths and doing the breathing has created an unparalleled peaceful stasis for me. I am calmer and happier because of this method. Sincerely, thank you.

[@gameboi1648]

same, this man helped me alot.

[@TheFyLu22]

Cold showers have just been the entrance for me as I'm feeling no pain after 2-3 minutes. After that I have a great feeling like energized and optimism, but on the other hand, I feel like it is not enough for me. I've never taken an ice bath before. Do you think this should be my next experience to go deeper into that method/brain setting?

[@Kanzu999]

@@TheFyLu22 That's what I've been wondering too. I've enjoyed cold showers for close to two years now (or only a bit more than one year with the cold all the way through). Now I'm thinking I should get a barrel and an ice maker machine!

[@brandonparker2416]

Same

[@mclarsen61]

Same same... lost my depression to 👍🙏👍🙏👍🙏👍 Thank you mr hof 🥳❣❣❣

[@dentellier]

"Forcing doesn't bring development. Forcing brings destruction." Words to live by!

[@stephenclark3838]

Yes! And that includes how we teach our children! That is a universal teaching you just quoted from Wim. (It came from the creator/universe/whatever you want to call "IT" if we want to be real. We just heard it through Wim because that Man has tapped into the creator. (Like you Said: "Forcing doesn't bring development. Forcing brings destruction.") So it is self-sacrifice like the Bible claims. It is acceptance. It is surrender. It is taking up your cross and walking into that freezing cold pond with a thin layer of ice on top of it and snow everywhere.... Complete trust and surrender. (Adaptation)..... I literally just learned all of this as I was typing it out. Thank you so much for your comment. I just learned a lot very quickly I need to go meditate and see where else this goes 🙏🧘‍♂️🔥❤️🫂

[@boydownunder007]

my Chinese Acupuncture Doctor told me ancient Chinese medical technique - he said one o not 2x o so too fast too far too cold is not good so 1x o it is good and benefit you much

[@knogertpiano1119]

Wise words

[@devonstultz4529]

What you resist persist

[@alaaeddine8991]

I dont agree with this :/ just review it

[@CalmingAnxiety]

I started on the easy stuff, dabbling with a little luke warm water at the end of my shower. Before long I was switching it down to cold for 5 mins. I thought I was in control, I could go back to warm or hot if I wanted but I didnt. Then I started freezing blocks of ice in the family freezer and taking baths with the ice in it. This then took over a complete freezer in the house and I was bathing every day in ice blocks. Last month I bought my first chest freezer but this was a bit small for my shoulders so I ended up buying a brand new chest freezer just for me to bathe in. Its now got a thermostat regulator, ozone generator and filter. And Im down to 1degree C for my sessions. Im Martin and Im an Ice Addict.

[@yamani3882]

Can you make a video on what you have or share links with us?

[@broadcasttttable]

I'm in my 4th month of daily 2 minute cold showers, and have felt some dramatic benefits. Would you mind sharing the differences in how you feel between the cold showers and the ice baths? Thanks.

[@Richard_FitPku]

Love this reply

[@3nt3rtain]

Epic!

[@Gargamel0086]

You are crazy my sir and that's a good thing

[@trateotuda]

"Don't compare. Just go where in you feel the best." Wim really understands the importance and meaning of mindset.

[@jaedomingo6897]

Word of advice for those who want to buy a container to do ice 🧊 baths. A 100 gallon stock feed tank is cheaper than a barrel, chest, etc. It cost me $90 at my local farm and fleet, hardware store etc. It also had a drain plug which is super convenient. Brand I have is Rubbermaid 100 gallon. I am 5’10 200lbs and I fit in just fine. Also another tip. Use frozen bottle water. It’s reusable and saves you money buying ice bags at $2 - $3 a bag.

[@DarkAndDarkerContent]

Plastic degradation.

[@turnerbailey1309]

Ty so much!

[@christinemasoud1530]

You changed my life forever I had crippling anxiety and depression and obsessive thoughts. This healed me more than any medicine ever could. God bless you man 👨

[@MrALEX6158]

im with you on that one! currently experiencing a slight relapse... thats probably because i havn't kept up with my practice! back to it!

[@susieq2873]

Christine this amazing news! I am going through horrible anxiety right now and just wondering how you started off your regimen?

[@kimkhalaj7613]

Same for me. I love Wim Hof for helping so many people!

[@xZiReTaCTiCzZ]

how often do you do the wim hof breathing and how often do you take cold shower or icebaths?

[@adamkhan1744]

Stop drinking caffeine if you are genetically predisposed to anxiety or depression. Caffeine exasabates it.

[@ReynaSingh]

Wim has such a lively personality. Always a joy to listen to him.

[@yytiak]

I start to see the reason. Recently I feel the same kind of buzzing energy. I think the reason is WHM is kind of kick-start for endorphin relase and creating positive feedback loop for body-mind system. Then it's become naturally energetic and would stay on that higher level of functioning.

[@johnmc3862]

Deutsch.

[@marciadeoliveiracastro3896]

I agree with you! God bless Win Hof to share with us his knowledge!! 🙌🙌💜

[@meesvanp4945]

@@johnmc3862 Dutch

[@alfa1210productions]

Wim for president!🤩

[@kkingkkyong]

I'm Korean so I can barely understand English but I really like his positive energy

[@johnmc3862]

His English is quite clear.

[@chriscruciat2469]

Smooth like butter ;)

[@kkingkkyong]

@@johnmc3862 Yes his English is clear and perfect but What I said is I'm bad at English😂

[@JangezK]

@@kkingkkyong seems alright to me mate; keep it up 👍

[@1e0s]

당신은 좋은 직관을 가지고 있습니다

[@tristanfendel5421]

I believe a natural source of water like a pond or lake is the coolest firm of cold exposure because you also feel very connected to nature.

[@tommyagresti4797]

I just did this in a creek the other day. I totally agree! Looking forward to when it gets colder out so I can try it more often.

[@samandchar2004]

The best I’ve known is wild swimming the blue lagoon, never felt so alive. Have to put up with cold showers most of the time though.

[@karlhurkett4170]

Yep agree totally. Mother Nature radiates an energy that cannot be replicated anywhere else.

[@ShamanPer]

I live in Norway and i have a little pond from a river 20 meters from the house. So just wake up and go to the pond. Just listening to the river, birds and everything in the nature. Only nature sounds here 😍

[@christiandavies7650]

I love the ocean/beach in winter. Nature is awesome!

[@AugustoDeFrancesco]

I've been doing whm for at least 1 and half year, what I feel is just an AMAZING changing of life and chemistry, I'm able to stay 4 minutes without air in the lounge during the exercise and at least 20 minutes Inside a cold shower (7 degrees water). Usually every year I was feeling sick with flue and hight temp body deseas almost every year, but from that moment Im able to stay in the winter outside during the snow with no clothes and not feeling sick again! I've done the test of anticorps in my body even for covid and the result was amazing, I tripled them! There are no words for this gift given by wim and I can just thank you for have changed my life. Nature bless you Wim!

[@ButterflyLullabyLtd]

Wow, that is great news that you have not been ill for over a year and a half. Especially in a Pandemic. Twenty minutes in a cold shower, I hope I can get to do that too. I'm hoping to measure my Peak Flow (Lung Health). I had Asthma for 48 years. I managed to cure myself with organic fruit/veg and wild herbs. Now I want to strengthen my lungs using the Wim Hof method. I want to show my Asthma Nurse and Doctors that I don't need inhalers to get over 400 on the Peak Flow meter. And hopefully beat that score. Imagine if I could get up to 500 or even 600.

[@kea7721]

What’s anticorps?

[@tiemanschnitzel7940]

Been doing cold showers for years. Finding these videos has increased my knowledge on the topic. Can't wait to see more.

[@zantecarroll4448]

I love this man he’s so full of love and intelligence! I do whatever he says!

[@1e0s]

I lost my stepson last year to suicide & Wim Hof kept me from the depths of despair

[@NBFILMS2009]

Sorry for your loss xxxx sending healing thoughts your way.

[@abbib756]

I am so sorry for your loss xx

[@vonPunki]

--- reading all these comments reminded me of my school days --- cycling across town in the rain to play rugby in the mud, then back to a COLD school shower, no excuses! --- maybe that's why I'm med free at almost 84 --- Love & Respect Wim, you're the greatest!

[@WwHalo2wW]

Living in Arkansas, my cold body of water is my spring fed creek 🥰 the native fish are my buddies. I always bring them food when I come. Seeing them come to me and enjoy a good meal makes it so much easier

[@afsharlady]

That sounds like a beautiful experience!

[@mr.makedonija2627]

@@afsharlady it really does..

[@Rojayzee]

Lucky you! And 🐠! 🕊️

[@MoreThanFuel]

This is so sweet what a life

[@kathrynjoyce459]

Cold bath and showers have changed my life. In 2022 I had covid, was in hospital 12 days with flu and had multiple colds. Since ive been doing daily cold baths or showers for 5 months I've not been sick. Thank you Wim, i'm eternally grateful. 😊

[@markoliberty7581]

People don't need vaccines, they just need to live properly. Most are stuck in the modern mud of consumption. Glad you are on the right way, keep it up

[@Julia-bb1iu]

You are one of those souls who comes to this world to change it! Thanks

[@Baromem]

Been taking cold showers for 236 straight days, never had experienced this mental acuity and disposition, chills!

[@Johanna12345]

Chills! haha that's genius and I'm going to embrace it

[@ianh9091]

Truly insightful Q&A session. The benefits of doing the Wim Hof Method are with me every day and these added bits of guidance are wonderful additions to how I approach it. Thanks for your time and teaching Wim. 👍😊

[@victorrogers6926]

this video started playing as i did my cold plung. i just wanna thank you because, it helped me focus on my breathe. i relax and before i knew it done! great video

[@pairsay]

I have been doing Wim's cold therapy for 26 months , at the start I lasted 20 seconds after warm shower , Now building it I walk into the cold shower and stay in for at least 7 minutes twice per day - Thank You brother WIM

[@activeturtle770]

I have a question, what exactly do you mean by a cold shower? I have been showering with cold water only since this winter. In all winter seasons before, I used to shower with warm water. And summers in my country are definitely hot enough so always cold showers. Should I make the water colder than environmental temperatures? For example, instead of the 18-20 Celsius here, should I use even colder water? I can easily stay in cold shower for as long as 5-10 minutes if I wanted to but I feel like I am just using relatively warmer water than what other people are using.

[@ElonizuMuskamoto]

Yeah but don’t shower too much it’s bad for your skin

[@ElonizuMuskamoto]

Putting some drops of hemp oil on your whole body after showering or bathing is wonderful and rehydrates the skin.

[@chebaz101]

@@activeturtle770 the temperature should be below 12 C to get the benefits. Closer to 0 C seems better and you don't need to stay in as long.

[@trueredlucky954]

As cold as your shower can go.

[@mariapredavec6614]

He is such an inspiration to me. I have never been able to complete any cold showers, cryotherapy and now I'm really adjusting to the cold and it's really helping my MS and fatigue and overall well-being. Breathing techniques makes me so calm and relaxed. Thanks so much your the best!!!:)

[@ryandrew9937]

This man breathes in joy and breathes out inspiration, or something like that, thanks Wim!

[@shaunjbaird1]

Thanks to you the Ice man and children, I've been doing cold plunges now for 157 days, started breathing meditation and currently listening to your audiobook.. really getting into all this stuff and feels like IM finally taking control of my health for once.. thanks!

[@anneford1351]

You're the BEST, Iceman! I am on the cold shower and breathing train! I'm about three weeks in! I feel fantastic! And I watch your videos to make sure I don't forget how beneficial they both are!

[@AshaTremblay]

Love you Wim! Such a hero in these times! All the love and all the power

[@noblereign492]

I wish I could meet you Wim, just know you've inspired so many people. I feel as though one day learning from you could change a person's life. Thank you for your knowledge and contribution to pushing the human body further than anyone. Go Hof!!!

[@brianshanahan3878]

Wim, your videos and techniques have been LIFE CHANGING for me and everyone that will listen to me! Keep up the AMAZING work you do and sharing!!!

[@gabrielkirkbaca2910]

I extend my greatest respect to Mr Hof, however, I am 66.5 years old , was introduced to cold therapy over 50 years ago, went several years without practice and then was given a book by Dr. Paavo Airola on "Juice Fasting", practicing cold shower therapy. Sorry I don't know the medical terms, but my experiences were profound. I was foolish with drugs and alcohol (clean and sober today). When practicing cold therapy, my psyche is profound, a strong sense of intuitiveness a new found energy. I can't tell you how long it's been since I've been sick or needed any kind of injection. This is one of the best methods of strengthening your immune system. For beginners please please don't get discouraged, if I may suggest try doing a little meditation before entering the cold. And I don't just mean a cold shower or cold bath, in the winter when it gets really cold just put on your wetsuit and stand outside, I like doing it barefoot because then you do some grounding. I'm sorry this took so long but this is a subject I'm really passionate about and I wish you the absolute best on your journey and GOD BLESS.

[@hotbird3]

Wim, better than your techniques is your personality , most humble,sincere and truthful . Huge Respect to you brother .

[@minidora1]

I’ve been doing cold showers and deep breathing now for over two years… Completely helped reverse any illnesses I had and change my life for the better

[@HeroC14]

What illnesses did you have?

[@minidora1]

@@HeroC14 I had really bad liver disease. Not saying that it what is the 100% contributor for me healing but… It gave me the strength that I needed to push through and make these major changes in my life. Before I knew it was my liver I was suffering from major anxiety and panic attacks which I never had before. I found these techniques cold therapy and breathing and they got me through the hardest times in my life

[@HeroC14]

@@minidora1 That's great to hear. Thank you and God bless you. I've been doing WH for over a year and anxiety is definitely down for me, which can cause stress and exasperate other conditions.

[@jeanninehortman5662]

@@minidora1 to

[@nageldev]

@@minidora1 Hey Robert. Severe anxiety sufferer here too. Just started doing Wim Hof breathing and it seems to be helping. How long did you do it before you saw results for your anxiety?

[@alexandriahunt6634]

Mister wim hof I have bin using your methods for the past six months and I found myself enjoying the cold so thank you for that my good sir

[@happystevison9682]

Wow, Wim is amazing. Thank you so much for taking the time to answer questions. Your vibe is pure love, man. ❤

[@dianadidiestrada6843]

Almost two years of doing this I can tell how great it is. I swim in cold water every morning and shower with cold water every day

[@joakimeschakonat]

Just created an icebath tub from a chest freezer. It is so AMAZING to welcome the cold! Thanks, Wim!

[@its4you984]

I did the Sedona Methode alot while beeing in the cold. Helped me a lot. Now I am capable of cold showers and I am enjoying them.

[@406Style]

I started last year around this time with cold showers and running to my local lake every second day. Been following this routine all trough out the winter up to today. You can´t describe, how alive you feel, after coming home from a 1 hour run and -12 degrees outside temperature and swimming in ~1 degree water for 10 minutes. It sounds like a cliche, but this changed my life.

[@Jositoooo]

That is awesome!

[@shawnworrlein9112]

Awesome for you!!! No cliche at all :)

[@mbolduc]

I keep forgetting my favorite days ever have been bitterly cold ski/snowboard experiences. I assumed the fun was despite the cold, now I'm starting to wonder if I had that backwards

[@TheBlueskyson]

@D Legionnaire that's not quite the idea, but you'll get more of an extreme thrill from extreme cold. Try it brah

[@TheBlueskyson]

@KINGDOM MT Carson ridge bro.

[@tacovanrheenen6554]

Wim heel erg bedankt voor de positieve atmosfeer die jij altijd weer creëert. Jij hebt mij een andere kijk op het leven gegeven en zal je daar altijd dankbaar voor zijn. Ik zwem nu al 3 jaar 3 maal per week buiten en ben nooit verkouden meer. De ademhalingsoefeningen zijn een dagelijkse routine geworden. Ik had vanaf mijn jeugd ook altijd last van Aften in mijn mond. En sinds 3 jaar geheel Aften vrij. Ik geniet intens op het moment dat ik één met de natuur ben. Stay Happy, Strong, Together that's what I like to say Praatprogramma's weg ermee!!!

[@patrickdoolan9527]

I can take cold weather far more than most, and have taken quite a few cold baths in winter but to get to this level is another league. Mega respect.

[@nrich5127]

Knowledge for our well being ... for free ... thank you Wim for your generosity of spirit.

[@noelwest5457]

I just found this man. I am trying to turn the shower colder bit by bit. I remember when I was a kid I LOVED being out in the snow and cold all day. I loved it. As I got older this changed.

[@praesidium4278]

That’s nice I’m 12 and love the cold

[@ArtOfHealth]

I know. I am a 67 yr old thin wuss. Hang in man.

[@solomonstello]

I used to tolerate the cold pretty well. Not anymore..

[@jonboy4601]

Had been doing 2-3 minute's cold shower at the end of my warm for around a year...for the last month I have been going straight into the cold. I genuinely feel that I get something extra doing it this way although it was tough at first ❤

[@bplayerr1]

Keep it simple, dont over think it and listen to your body! Seems to be Wim's moto! Love it!

[@carlosjosepanic8720]

El método Wim Hof es un ejemplo a seguir y ya es parte de mí estilo de vida. Gracias, Gracias y mil gracias Wim por tu aporte a la humanidad. Un eterno abrazo de mi esposa y mío desde Argentina.

[@daveyofyeshua]

Cold shower every day for 11 months and it's helped immensely with lockdowns here in the UK ✅

[@phunkymind23]

I'm not an instructor, but from what I've learned, I think the breathing exercise is triggering the stress response in a relaxed environment, while the cold teaches you to be relaxed in a stressful environment. The trick is to get used to the two extremes.

[@matthewbrackett9527]

I think you are right on

[@toniray9114]

"The presence of oxygen, is the absence of disease" BREATH !

[@LivPL]

Sorry for digressing, but the poppies in the background are absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for the comprehensive answers!

[@NetMillionaire]

After 6 months of cold showers, Im loving them! feel awake and FRESH! about 3.5 minutes is perfect for me...

[@women5979]

Hello from Cambodia to Wim and the Ice Man tribe. Even we have never met in person yet, hopefully one day we will. I have been having ice-shower almos every day for a few year now. We use our home freezer to make ice in the plastic bottles. My husband and I love ice-shower and we feel great. We are very grateful to have found you, Wim. Thank you so much for your awesome gift.❤🙏🙏🙏

[@RA-el6zj]

How can you not love this man?

[@zdenkaborn8776]

Hallo, dear Wim, I am 71 and I started to take cold showers two months ago. Since then I feel very good, I wash my hair with the cold water, too, and go in december to swim in the sea. I intend to continue all this in the future. I thank You so much that you give us Your knowledge and experience in Your videos!!!

[@kevindarroch7332]

Thank you for your great information, two minutes, but do not force. All the best to you and your followers.

[@lorinichols9996]

I started cold soaks in September in the early morning using my outdoor inflatable pool when I would have normally taken it down for the season. Figured I'd try it for a week at least with little expectation that I'd like it all that much, but being open to it. I have a reasonably private yard, especially at that hour, but I do it naked to nudge me to get in quickly where I can't be seen below the rim. I found that I love it waaay more than I ever expected -- I feel so happy and energized afterward, and being out in nature at dawn was part of the enjoyment, for sure! (I'm not even a morning person.) Now that it is getting much colder in New England, I bought one of those tubs from Amazon and set it up indoors in an unheated room. I really miss the nature aspect and it's harder to get in, so now I will be paying more attention to the Wim method and make it more of a breathing meditation. I hadn't really needed to do that until now. Even at 50 F, it was so easy outdoors compared to inside. (it's mostly been mid-to upper 50s) I tried the shower and dislike it by comparison! Plus, it seems like a waste of water since I still take a shower for cleanliness at night. Try it! It's a healthy addiction to have!

[@We_are_the_light]

Cold shower in the winter with our deep Well, not for the faint of heart. 😜 I'm into my second year of twice a day breathwork , 5am and 2pm . Afternoon cold shower. I have to say, thank you Wim. You basically saved my life, 100 times over. I would live to train with you.

[@ariancuevarivero6616]

GRACIAS WIM HOF POR TU TIEMPO Y TU DEDICACION A MANTENER NUESTRO CUERPO SANO Y NUESTRA MENTE FUERTE SANA Y SERENA.👍💚

[@ek3241]

Thank you Mr Hof, you're improving countless lives, I shall put your great advice to good use

[@bennettchandlerii3614]

I love this man so much!!! Thank you wim for all you do and your positive attitude all the time.

[@comeinconsciousness4101]

I have taken 1 hot shower in the past 5 months because of this guy. Even the warm shower, I made sure to finish with ice cold water. If I feel stress, I crave a cold showet

[@emmpeach8316]

Sat here reading the wim hof method notification for this came up. I've been on this journey for 2 years need to get serious now thanks for the q and a

[@lausmee]

I started today! I went very well and eminently felt like a new born.

[@tiffanyevans814]

Second day with breathing techniques and cold showers … today the cold shower was a bit easier my body & mind adapted after about 4min then I begin to relax. However, after some time I felt the water wasn’t cold enough because I became use to it. It started to feel normal… I think I’m going to get a barrel for my basement and start taking ice baths . I like the challenge and mental & physical healing ❤️

[@rumrnr78]

Did you get a barrel? I am thinking of one for Texas Summer and pool not cold enough.

[@SoulForce_]

I was already doing cold, love real cold water, but the breathing i didn't already do and started last week. I suffer trauma's and living loss through parental alienation syndrome, ten years without my children because of sick familysystems and I feel really depressed with anxiety for almost ten years. But after the first exercise I felt neutral and really calm for the first time, it was amazing so I will keep doing this till I feel better. When I do the exercise I feel okay for about an hour, then I drop back down and then I do it again. Just as long as I can let go of my grief. In addition, already have a Keto lifestyle to control blood sugar. I already have so many benefits from this and with the occasional long fasting period during which autophagy occurs I also get deep into the body, including the brain cells. I hope with the cold and the breathing in gain control of myself again and finally feel happy again.

[@itscatiooo]

everything will get better.

[@SPG063]

You got this Im proud at you🙏💯 Keep on and progress 👍 as the person under me already said, everything will get better

[@WalkInLight777]

I’ve been doing it for 13 days. Today in particular I felt that connection and was able to reach that adaptation feeling, started at 3 min then I was able to push it to 6min30sec. I Look forward to continuing every day after a morning stretch

[@slavmain4845]

Wim, your videos help humanity, you are a great human being, I wish you a great life!

[@sandradavis6760]

Three months now taking cold showers. Love it. Surprised how quickly body adapts. Thank you.

[@mr.norris3840]

I‘m 3rd day in, getting used to it more quickly than expected

[@plumrambo6969]

Do you take direct cold showers ? Or first warm and then slowely to cold?

[@FiLipiNoJezus]

@@plumrambo6969 I’ve been taking cold showers for months now too. The weather is hot. So it’s easy to jump in a cold shower. Not as much cold water these days. Perfect for newbs to start.

[@plumrambo6969]

@@FiLipiNoJezus yea but its said that taking cold showers in very hot weather makes it for you even hotter after if you expose yourself to cold, when i take very hot showers in hot wheater my body adjust to the heat and the hot day becomes more enjoyable, in cold wheater i do the opposite and take very cold showers and icebaths to take away the coldness of very cold wheather , my body adjust to cold then and the cold days become more enjoyable because my body stays warm

[@QUINTUSMAXIMUS]

I wish my shower were colder, but maybe I've just adapted. At least, it will get colder as the temps drop. I don't have a bath tab. Would love to take an ice bath.

[@BaldadigeSwaffelaar]

Wim, je bent een legende man! Ik kijk elke dag tegen je op!

[@petesakes1985]

the Wim Hof literally saved my lungs when I had covered my lungs is trying to fill up with fluids and harden up and die off by doing the breathing exercises that help me keep my lungs fully expanded that way they didn't harden which saved my lungs thank you

[@K9SBD]

It wasn’t until about half the video that I noticed your backdrop. Wow what a beautiful little flower garden. 👍🏻

[@saram806]

I can't do without my morning cold shower.Even in Winter. I feel really energized afterwards!

[@ana-mariaalrasul9231]

Same here, I'm addicted to cold showers 😂😂😂

[@kenanderson2011]

Thanks Wim, you are always inspirational

[@maximilianC9]

Thank you so much for changing our lives.

[@velizabethful]

Thanks W-Off for teaching me how to breathe properly and to challenge myself with the cold water...I'm looking forward to experience the ice bath...you're so right when advising us to set up our purpose and intentions into our mind first. Thanks, looking forward to my challenge!!! 🐻‍❄️

[@Crows_before_bros]

Never thought anyone would convince me to take cold showers and I've now been taking a cold shower every day, in December, for a week 🤣

[@rijandahal7867]

same here😂

[@adolforangel1236]

what were your experience with it so far?

[@Crows_before_bros]

@@adolforangel1236 feel calmer and more energetic

[@AkashSingh-oq4mp]

Same and loving it

[@christophernieto4648]

@@Crows_before_bros but .. but .. it's cold 🥶

[@drjramkumar]

Thanks dear Vim Hof 🙏..... You are truly inspirational and have changed the lives of countless people across the globe... I am one of the beneficiaries of your incredible teaching!... Exposure to cold in combination with Vim Hof breathing is life changing combination....... I hope, I get to meet you in person someday and give you a warm hug....🤗.... Loads of love and respect from India

[@ArtOfHealth]

1000s or millions jump in Florida Springs water at 72° every day. Some old folk are so full of pain, they just float in the water for 1-2 hours and feel great relief. The wife and I suffered whiplash in a head on collision in August 2021. The cool water and cld outdoor temperatures in Florida help soothe the pain. We do what we can. Thank you Wim and Namasté.

[@leonardallen7380]

The Book the Wim Hof Method is awesome, thank you for sharing this important message

[@ColinClutchUp]

Thanks Wim appreciate what you do, much love!

[@darklich14]

Late to the party. Tried it out in the shower max cold. I understand some of what you're talking about. Feels great. Looking forward to more experiment/experience. Fascinating but yet totally logical. Thank you!

[@elliot3821]

Keep it up brother !

[@FLGurl]

@wimHof you are what is amazing. Thank you for what you have done, and discovered, and you have helped a lot of people do amazing things to, with the cold. 🤗 ❤

[@monicaalvarado1166]

Thank you Wim, you are a very special person, Blessings!

[@randiclark1]

Prayer brought Wim. It’s August in Waco Texas and the ice baths are worth all the effort. I have returned to my yoga practice. 30 days my mind is calm again. May God Bless Wim and all of his friends / researchers!

[@susanchappell796]

HI Randi, Im boerne texas. What vessel are you using for your ice bath? Does Mr Hoff recommend anything?

[@gmy33]

Starting off stating he knows the answers ... a couple of minutes in ... he does have the answers and is pretty refined and not dogmatic about it

[@themissing9824]

I freaking love the cold training I'm going through right now love it man, wish I would have known years ago

[@majellamary9023]

Love the dog in the background Wim he is one chilled doggey, sure is chillaxed :) I have been following you over a year now - love the cold showers nearly grave them just fantastic and I sing why not!

[@GooDogProductions]

I've started cold showers and it's been two weeks now. One or two showers a day for 3 minutes. I can already feel several benefits. Better sleep, improved circulation, mood, and great energy all day.

[@Baldrick_dogsbody]

How can you do two showers every day, don't you work or have anything else to do in life ??

[@solomonstello]

Right on!

[@odi_de_podi]

@@Baldrick_dogsbody One in the morning, one in the evening. Or if possible one at lunch in between shifts or something

[@joemurphy1626]

@@Baldrick_dogsbody two 2min showers a day and you presume he hasn't got a job or anything better to do, love to know how you came to this idea?

[@Baldrick_dogsbody]

@@joemurphy1626 Yes indeed. You need to be at home to have 2-3 showers. So obviously you don't have anything better to do or have a job. Your life is just having 2-3 showers every day. Also , 2 min of cold water will not work. Has to be at least 5 mins.

[@kurtlangberg5886]

Most of us don’t have a choice as to what cold exposure method we have access to. Especially in the summer. Especially if you rent an apartment rather than own a home. Cold shower is usually the only method of cold exposure I have access to. Even if an ice bath or a glacial lake is better, something is better than nothing. In that regard, I appreciate Mr Hoff’s advice here.

[@thepoperazzi7002]

I thought that too but Amazon has portable tubs or things you can place in your shower that you can fill with ice. 👌

[@OatmealTheCrazy]

Ice is cheap. Hell, it's largely free in fridge, but still, grocery store/convenience store.

[@jennifer4901]

He literally uses a regular deep freezer and unplugs it when he gets in. Thats it!

[@robkearns4761]

Wim you are a SUPERHUMAN! Thank you for sharing all your knowledge. I just started doing cold plunges. I feel so much better since I have been doing them.

[@claudiaz7466]

I am a believer of the power of the mind, I stopped panic attacts after having the first one by just chanting for 30 mins for 1 week. Yes, and I am not religiuos, but after 1 week the anguish was gone from my stomach. Now I am going thru a very hard time in my life emotionally, and my body started falling apart. Coming accross WH method and all these testimonies gives me what I just needed. Thank you!

[@NetMillionaire]

My Shower recently broke, so I've been taking & enjoying COLD BATHS (about 3 minutes) I think I'm enjoying them MORE than cold showers!? You FEEL so ALIVE & FRESH afterwards!

[@emh8861]

Alive is definitely a great way to describe it .

[@Creation_Mode]

Ending my showers cold now, feels great! It's now about 4 degrees outside every day, I bike to work and I noticed at the end I felt like my gloves were too warm so took them off (I bike about 40 minutes.) Then yesterday I decided to keep them off the whole ride. It hurt at some point but I really felt like I could do it, so at some point my hands just felt warm again when I got trough it, great feeling!

[@ItsDanielMendez]

I used to take straight cold showers after my home workouts as it was much easier to step into when I’m hot and sweaty but I suddenly cut back on them. Now that I’m getting back to it, I usually start with it semi-cold and by the end of the shower, I’ll run it straight cold for a minute or so. Essentially, I know I can last way longer but I don’t want to waste so much water either. Planning to do an ice bath for the first time later this week and I am very excited for it!

[@able8803]

I just replaced our heater, but ended up not using it. I love the transformation just like all of you here. I only take cold baths now.

[@christiandavies7650]

Reading through the comments it's so easy to tell what a great community this is :-)

[@Hashslingingslasher-]

yeah its kinda nice isnt it

[@kosmoz5935]

Pretty incredible, I had the same thought. All support and no toxicity. Truly rare

[@antheablackmore5838]

I thank you Wim….the cold showers have helped me so much with my mood x

[@Rojayzee]

Being cold feels like the greatest form of misery. I’m having a lot of trouble working through the fear. But Wim and the comments are helping. 🙏

[@3AA2]

Such a beautiful and positive person.

[@christofferhoff6669]

I started first with the ice baths and cold showers, (for me the ice baths are the best, but I do cold showers If I don't have time for the baths) they are amazing to connect with the stillness and clarity of life, and they work for a longer period of the time, it seems the clutter and density of thought washes away with the cold. Just started so can't wait to see the other benefits aswell. And then I started to do the breathing techniques which are awesome if you feel a bit tired of groggy, it's like a reset button. Both amazing tools to come back to your true self. Recommend it at the most, remember challenge yourself but don't push yourself beyond which can be harmful.