Ice Bath

Herself got me this for Father's day. It was a very thoughtful present. She knows I went through a phase of having a cold shower every day. I did it for a year and I felt great during this time.

Lately I have my normal run of the mill shower and for the last two or three minutes, I put it on full cold.

This present means that I can do a full cold plunge out the back of my house, which is exactly what I've done a few times now.

I add loads of ice packs including the ones shown below.

It gets icy cold in there.

I put on some tunes.

Take a dip and stay in for approximately fifteen minutes.

It feels great in there if I'm to be completely honest, although when I eventually get out, it does take a good while to warm up.

I accidentally made this ice art when I was in there and stayed in there until this and all the other ice cubes and ice blocks melted.

As I said it felt good and here's what Chat GPT says about why it's a good idea to have Ice baths:

1. Reduces Muscle Soreness & Inflammation
   Cold water constricts blood vessels, which helps flush out metabolic waste and reduces swelling, easing muscle soreness after intense exercise (especially DOMS — delayed onset muscle soreness).

2. Speeds Up Recovery
   By reducing inflammation and improving circulation, ice baths can help muscles recover faster, allowing you to train more consistently and effectively.

3. Boosts Circulation
   The cold causes your blood vessels to constrict, then dilate afterward, promoting healthy blood flow and oxygenation throughout the body.

4. Enhances Mental Toughness
   Sitting in freezing water requires serious willpower. Regular exposure can build resilience, discipline, and grit.

5. May Improve Mood & Reduce Stress
   Cold exposure triggers the release of endorphins and norepinephrine, which can elevate mood and reduce feelings of stress or anxiety.

6. Improves Sleep Quality
   Some people report better sleep after ice baths, likely due to lowered inflammation, reduced cortisol, and a drop in core body temperature.

7. Supports Immune Function
   Cold exposure may stimulate the immune system by increasing white blood cell count and metabolic rate, helping your body better fend off illness.

8. Boosts Alertness & Energy
   The shock of cold water can increase oxygen intake, heart rate, and alertness, providing a natural energy boost — especially in the morning.

9. May Help Burn Fat
   Cold exposure activates brown fat, a type of fat that burns calories to generate heat, which may support weight loss and better metabolic health.

10. Enhances Skin & Hair Health
    Cold water can tighten pores, improve skin tone, and make hair appear shinier and stronger by flattening hair follicles.

Thanks as always for stopping by everyone

Peace Out