S8 EP20: Cold Plunging: So Hot Right Now

What is cold plunging? Why is it all over my feed? Cold Plunging
has been around for a long time, but is rising in popularity. So
let’s start with what it is: submerging your body in icy-cold
water for a short period of time typically done in the name of
recovery. For some of us this seems crazy, but for a lot of
people it’s become an essential part of their daily
routine. 


This week we explore the benefits of cold plunging, if it’s a
good fit for you, and how you can get started if it is something
you’re interested in adding into your recovery routine.





Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:


Fitfluencers and cold plunging

Morning routines

Cold plunging is not new

What cold plunging is

Why athletes do it

What happens when you cold plunge

How cold plunging affects your hormone levels

Why it’s not one-size-fits-all

People who are not cold-tolerant

The universal thing that cold plunges do

The benefits of being uncomfortable

Training the vagus nerve

Training a specific part of your brain to handle stress

Gaining the ability to tell your body how you want it to
respond

Jumping off points for people who want to start cold plunging

How to avoid overdoing the cold plunge



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