How to Build a Professional ICE BATH from a Chest Freezer! - Wim Hoff Method

[@stevecorley3815]

Imagine walking into a store, sitting in a freezer and saying, this is the perfect size. With zero explanation to the salesperson!

[@thehood6067]

I did that this Sunday but I got a livestock plastic water tub from at woods for $95

[@jakegoodman1809]

😂😂😂

[@stizz19]

or worse yet, bringing a bunch of mannequin parts in, putting them in the freezer and saying "yeah, that'll do it"

[@Randomyoutubecommenter]

My gf is gonna love this freezer!

[@Greybeardfit]

This is exactly what I thought when he did that. 😂

[@wormshmie1042]

i built mine and added a 300 gallon aquarium filter with air line and hot tub skimmer net i add hot tub chlorine 1/4 tea spoon once a week to keep water clean mine is new with metal inside which works fine for me . all the data on ice baths says 50 to 59 degrees Fahrenheit for dopamine release Harvard studies ? great video thank you

[@chriseahly.1533]

I've got an old chest freezer sitting in my yard. I'm going to Flex seal it to Kingdom come and I'm good to go 😂

[@archiesutton1291]

Levi, great build, great advice. Are you still using this freezer? Any lessons learned or after thoughts on steps you might have changed from last year?

[@Mooghasi666]

Any chance you can put a link of all the stuff you used. Like the temperature controller

[@small.towns.open.spaces]

Thanks for this video. Great idea on creating an ice bath. I've been doing cold showers for 3 months now, but it's to activate my brown adipose tissue for weight loss purposes. It's amazing how it warms your internal body temperature and you just feel revived after a few minutes in cold water. I'm a believer. it's time for me to look for an old chest freezer.

[@lisagrace6471]

Do you have any good links about info on the cold shower process and benefits by chance? Or a book? I only saw some really general things on it. Thought I'd ask.

[@small.towns.open.spaces]

@@lisagrace6471 Here are some links that might interest you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/roW5fnqvf52WkLc kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKCxlopvm718gpo kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGOnanqsbrGmhtU

[@lisagrace6471]

@@small.towns.open.spaces wow thanks. I will check these out!!😊😊👍

[@dasgoat76]

@@lisagrace6471 Cold showers don't compare and are not an adequate replacement for cold plunging (not my opinion, but the scientists who study this stuff).

[@lisagrace6471]

@@dasgoat76 interesting. thanks. I am actually opening an alternative health clinic and including traditional community and finnish sauna, and I had a thought to include cold baths instead of showers. funny. Thanks again.

[@buck2992]

Thanks for the great video. I've been taking ice baths for a couple years now. My setup consists of a horse trough in Frozen water bottles which kind of troublesome taking the ice bottles out of my freezer, moving them to the horse trough and at the end placing them back into the freezer. I'm kind of thinking about doing what you built. Thanks again for all the upgrade information

[@carldupre9865]

I’m thinking of trying this… can you give me advice please… I’m 52 and about 100lbs overweight.. have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and a heart stint… the meds they have me on make me tired, weak and joint pain 24 hours a day… my job is extremely stressful!! My jacuzzi tub helps with relaxing and some joint pain… would following up with cold dips help me?? Thanks

[@petekapinos585]

Good job getting in there 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@JoeReyes-q5p]

Looks great. Is you cold plunge still working or leaking?

[@conquer228]

him getting in. priceless great job

[@smmcg111]

Levi, great video. Can you tell me what actual inside dimensions you went with?

[@roblianoofficial]

Great video, I'm about to do this with a new freezer, so helpful!

[@BellHarrington]

The logo for "The Adventure Film Academy" is Awesome, The AFA turned into 2 mountains and a tree is perfect

[@Levi_Allen]

So glad you noticed : )

[@FERRYKANA]

You always did your experiment seriously !! Glad that i subscribed here 👍🏼👍🏼 keep up your spirit high Levi! Happy holiday and Merry Christmas

[@smolderingmess9]

You're awesome dude! Thanks for putting this together. Winter project is the sauna kit and cold plunge!

[@gmb893]

I don't think I'll ever use this knowledge but I had fun watching

[@dannypabon2973]

When unplugging the freezer, does the freezer still have reserved power in the system possibly causing a shock when you get inside? Do you wait after a certain time? thank you

[@duns1818]

Definitely would like to know the answer here!

[@stanmarsh2499]

The little scream when the nads went in. Haha :)

[@Jasondeheus]

Reminds me when you fell off the paddle board then proceed to jumped off the boat at Blackstone Glacier lol

[@Levi_Allen]

Exactly!

[@pmcollett]

Just curious re draining it when needed? You sealed the drain at the bottom

[@Mooghasi666]

What did you use for temp control?? Did you use ink bird ??

[@bryanotte5517]

How often does the compressor turn on once temp is made? Have you noticed a jump in your electricity bill?

[@pme24]

interested in this too

[@danicheban87]

Great video!! If you sealed the draining hole ,how do you drain it if you need change the water ?

[@jumper553]

He scoops it out or I use a siphon hose. I use the water in my garden.

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Hopefully you had a merry Christmas and here's to a Happy New year ahead. Wow that's definitely a very unique build. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Keep making. God bless.

[@DanielBroadhurst7]

Have you had any issues with the compressor failing?

[@ricka.4973]

Great video. Please consider adding a part on safety with this thing, especially if you have small children. Add latches & locks to cover when not in use. Thanks. P.S. the bourbon was a nice touch.

[@TuckerPearce]

Great point especially since he has two small kids. Water is always a scary thing with kids.

[@Levi_Allen]

100%

[@goldstandardnutrition5729]

Hi, On the video you cut the power cord, how are you cooling the water with no power? great video and thanks for the tips.

[@Levi_Allen]

The power cord I cut was just for the light in the lid

[@markbalogh9655]

I cant wait to get one and make one. I have a infared sauna with red light therapy and I want to go right from the sauna to the ice bath and back to the sauna. So I don't know anything about electricity. So if you jist leave the lid attached I can jist leave the wiring alone?

[@raidersandkingsfan]

I wish I had an easier way to do ice baths in the summer. Unfortunately, living in an apartment in the hot parts of California makes it difficult as I don’t have much space for a chest freezer and buying ice would get very expensive very fast. Even on the coldest setting, the shower water is around 70 degrees F (21 C). Not low enough to be therapeutic. I could buy a countertop ice maker, but I don’t even have the freezer space to store any ice and it probably wouldn’t produce enough on its own per day.

[@jeboggeln]

Curious how much your supplies ran you after the freezer? A couple hundred?

[@tarasvorobets9566]

Was wondering how is Sikaflex 291 holding up? How long it has been since you applied the caulking?

[@Levi_Allen]

It’s been great

[@DaneD-qb5oe]

can you leave this outside if temperatures are getting below freezing?

[@bobpharoah3657]

Hey have you tried using Epsom salts to reduce the amount of ice?

[@Joe-fi4hv]

I hate cold baths, but I actually love going from a hot tub to a cold bath. Then back and forth a bunch.

[@philliptoone]

Crazy, that is the EXACT same freezer that I found and used. I got it for $250.

[@antmarino1]

Great vid mate! I made one not long ago and used the inkbird thermometer too, but I love the filter idea!

[@triscooter4]

What is in the purple can and when do you use it. I did not see you using it in the video, just the degreaser in the blue can. Thanks

[@AnthonyRuiz-ps2yq]

Can I put this inside my room nd How many times can I re use the water ?

[@ThunderousMuffin]

Well Damn. I’ve got ADHD (Ass Don’t Have Dopamine) and an extra freezer… I know what we’re doing today, Ferb!

[@noobFab]

Interesting video. Please do a video explaining more around why *you* are doing this and where the inspiration came from. Thanks!

[@Levi_Allen]

Andrew Hubermans podcast episodes on cold exposure kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqKZiHuAr7SepNE

[@ashleytrusso8866]

How do you empty it to change out the water??

[@Cp-gb7ij]

Do you think I can put anything to protect it from rain and snow in winter times ?

[@marcinwojcik9852]

Does the aquarium filter have a UVC lamp? How often do you change the water?

[@Levi_Allen]

lol no. It’s a cheapo particle filter

[@mariotoscano1864]

Thank you for making this video 🫡

[@nagytormas]

Hello! Could you please share your height and the internal dimensions of the freezer chest? thanks

[@EdBlack-]

Hows it going two years later? Notice any dopamine increases? Or other benefits?

[@lukebard7589]

How has the inside of your cold tub held up? Any rust?

[@kirpaS]

Question: since you blocked off the drainage hole.. how do you drain this thing?

[@Levi_Allen]

I use a hose to siphon the water out. The drain style that's built-in is not made to work with holding in water. It deliberately lets water out on purpose, it's more of a one-way valve than a drain. You could plumb in a dedicated drain if that's important to you.

[@phillipbroach3822]

what cubic feet was the freezer you used?

[@Tommy19891able]

Loving the videos! Where abouts are you based? The scenery is beautiful!

[@Scottykfitness]

Temperature sensing outlet?

[@williamhood5062]

How’s you cold plunge holding up? Is the marine seal still preventing rust?

[@evansager6171]

does that sealant leach into the water?

[@JacanaProductions]

What about winter months - how does one stop it from freezing ??

[@ryanmora3334]

So i heard about the thermometer but am still confused how you are freezing the water?

[@ymalikov]

EXCEEELEEEENT video thank you!

[@robbaker7273]

Two questions... If you sealed up the water drain, how do you drain the water to put fresh water in? Also, you cut the cord so how do you keep the water cold? I feel like I missed something.

[@Levi_Allen]

the drain is just meant to let melting ice out when it's a freezer. the drain does not hold water in, which is why it needed to be sealed. The cord I cut and crimped the ends was just for the light in the lid. Not the freezer itself. I fill and empty the freezer with a hose (syphon or fill)

[@Kombucha46]

Be carefull with the power plug guys!! Thanks for the video Levi

[@realdealmichaelspiel]

Hey bud. Its me again. When do you dump the old water out when having just the marine pump. Thanks in advance!

[@rickkadets5139]

Is the freezer motor itself regulating temp or are you using one of your components to regulate?

[@libertytax1913]

how is the freezer holding up for you?

[@marc-antoinerivet1232]

I’m curious what is the submersible water pump that you use? :) Thanks in advance! 🙏

[@DanielBroadhurst7]

When initially cooling the water in the freezer did you notice the outside of the freezer get hot?

[@Levi_Allen]

yes. It's working overtime

[@MyMd1111]

Simple and nice, thanks.

[@empowerfitness969]

Just did this but after sealing I lined with 4mm plastic.

[@jeffmacpherson4283]

Do you happen to have the model of freezer you're using here? would love to make one of these! Great tutorial.

[@andresgarza2659]

Is there risk once you unplug it for the current? Also, are household current with water enough to kill you?

[@Levi_Allen]

yes, an outlet and water can kill you. No, once it's unplugged there is no power, so nothing to kill you

[@jeromejohnson1714]

Do you have a video of the wiring you did and links to the parts??

[@bratty014]

Great video. Question though, you sealed up the drain, how will you drain it when you need to?

[@danielgrey8756]

I'd suggest a hose and syphon out

[@09753392]

How long did you let the Sika cure before filling with water?

[@Levi_Allen]

one day

[@JustinRuffo]

Great tips.

[@krislong5736]

which freezer did did you purchase?

[@Alex_Laska]

Great video! I'm a bit confused about the temperature regulation. How does that work with...I think you mentioned the probe??

[@Levi_Allen]

The temperature switch turns the freezer on until it reaches desired temp, and then shuts the freezer off. This allows the whole thing to not freeze over

[@cjhillin]

Curious how your calk is holding up, any Leaks? I have seen the groups preach about JB weld and wanted to get your take before moving forward.

[@Levi_Allen]

I mean sikaflex is superior, but JB weld is also fine

[@beerkul3es]

@@Levi_Allen dug through the comments to find your seal of approval ahah went with your advices over jb weld…. Curing as we speak! How long did you leave yours to cure?

[@tanodamorire]

How do you empty it?

[@chasereeves]

so good! Plz come hang with me in austin.

[@explosivefitnessuk]

Good video. Thanks for the tips

[@josh2773]

Does it have to be a frigidair? what freezers won't work?

[@stevenmarriott3069]

If you get the water filter how long can you go without changing the water?

[@lou_mat8256]

This is a step up from my trash can that I been using

[@lauraj8483]

The things I’ve never heard of. 🤯

[@jeremylagler3178]

Levi, I have done a similar project as you. I cut the power cord to detach the lid. I know you don’t want to be liable for electrical procedures but what did you do with that cable after cutting it ?

[@Levi_Allen]

terminated the ends with butt connectors. and electrical tape

[@moshhammer666]

The tub is great so far but you started to harsh. If you‘d listened carefully to Andrew Huberman on his podcast, you would know that the cold exposure should be 1. safe and 2. deliberate. He is also talking about the studies that say, that the many effects start at about 15 degrees celsius. From there you can go lower as your body gets used to the cold over Time. As for the mental health and generell health aspect there should always be „a wall to climb“ before the cold exposure. This builds up the resilience. Drinking a shot tastes maybe good but you should check out his podcast about alcohol 😅. Last but not least, the body should be in the water from the neck as the the studies messured it. Maybe this helps you a little bit for your next plunge.

[@therealjoeywong]

Hey Levi! How is your spray paint holding up in the water?

[@jadenedwards6159]

Just curious what brand and model of freezer is this?

[@gstrummer]

Great vid, @Levi_Allen! (Subscribed!) Question: have you kept at cold exposure in the morning? How's is it working for you? What's the update. Best to you! Keep creating!

[@Xr3737]

where do you suggest i put my frozen boxed food and meat?

[@shearel3]

how does this do outside if it is below freezing outside? does the whole tank freeze?

[@luc4mod3]

does it consume much electricity this system?

[@rd4660]

I’ll do everything I can to avoid getting close to cold water!!! In fact, I’d run the other way and build me a hot tub!

[@dianaandyanna]

Hi Lev! Awesome Video! How long did it take for your temperature outlet to reach the 7 degree Celcius? And how often do you clean or filter the water? Do you have another video for it?

[@Levi_Allen]

Maybe I should make an update

[@WooOT_]

Can we get a list of items you used so I can start looking for the items you used ?

[@benhandley9739]

How has your sealant held up? My local home improvement store didn’t have Sika Flex and said a basic bathroom sealant would work. I now have leaks. Is your Sika Flex still keeping everything dry? Thanks for the video.

[@jumper553]

Sikaflex will hold up better than any bathroom sealant. Sikaflex is specifically designed for boats and the marine environment and actually very similar uses.

[@Campzzyzx]

I customized mine with a toaster and clock radio

[@misterneckbreaker88]

Ide like to do this but can reverse it to be a hot bath too.

[@smithj5491]

Great video! Where did you get that ratchet from?

[@GavinDennis]

How do you drain the water for cleaning?

[@frankritzert9]

Have you found that the silicone sealant has failed? I built an identical ice bath based off of this video 2 months ago. I drained it to clean today and saw that small water pockets had formed under the sealant where the seams are. When I peeled the sealant off, I noticed rust at the seams. Was just wondering if you had experienced the same thing.

[@Levi_Allen]

that means you didn't get a good bond when using it originally. Degreasing and cleaning joints is essential