Oddbean new post about login | logout I'm basically a cold plunge maxi now.
Home, gym, or just really cold showers (my personal MO)?
Been doing it at home. Literally just ice in the tub. My shower is retarded in that there's only one dial that controls both pressure and temperature, so in order to get reasonable pressure, the water is at least lukewarm. Literally cannot take a cold shower unless I change my shower. Plus I think I like the short-duration super-cold impact of icy immersion.
I had a phase experimenting with this. I did in combo with Wim Hof breathwork. It is 💯 a thing that is refreshing and awakening, worthy of the commitment… like a good workout, you’ll never regret it after. The challenge I had was the maintenance. Takes work to clean out the tub, keep pumping ice in, and even getting it cold enough to sustain over time. I’m planning on breaking out my old trough for the winter season, but my longer term goal is to have a lake I can jump in during the winter months, or if I can bring myself to the capital commitment, buy a legit ice tub.
My neighbours fixed this by just having an old freezer in the garden filled with water. Apparently that works because the freezer is under outside circumstances mostly unable to get the water frozen completely so they just used a hammer to destroy some of the ice and then plunged in. It's of course not super clean after weeks of use but it's at least cold enough to ensure the water does not accumulate any bacteria. I don't know how they did it in winter but i'm sure it could be sort of regulated with a simple timer attached to the power supply.
Vim Hoff Maxi😬😂.
what is a cold plunge maxi?
Someone who's obsessed with cold plunges, I guess.
this sound so alien for my asian head to understand. lol. had to google it and still i dont understand what does cold plunges actually do.
It gives a shock to your system. An acute stressor, kind of like exercise. It then boosts dopamine and other neurotransmitters for hours so you feel more energetic and positive, and some studies indicate it’s good for metabolism, sleep, inflammation, etc.
Normally I'm way more inclined to research health related stuff before subscribing to it but IMO, this is something you just have to try before doing. You get this glowing feeling after doing it. It's divine!
Something to just try*
Here's a good resource if you want to learn more - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3W4Y9Zb9SEr8E4OKdA3yiC?si=IT3exdUkQUekEvoZi9i0RQ
Uh oh, have you told @CARLA? 😂
It’s addictive! 💦
do you have proof of this ? ie....proof of work ? post a video !!! lets go !
Some people here saw me do it for the first time in Norway. Best I have now is a picture of the icy tub before getting in. https://m.primal.net/KIpz.jpg
🥵 or 🥶 I love it 😜
Can’t live without it
BTW I love your work you keep me motivated and always have a positive outlook on life and Bitcoin. you truly are an inspiration.
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I am selling bitcoin to build a sauna next to a lake. I think the returns will be worth it!
Welcome to the club
I was in 2016... no more fiat left. 😪
Sauna and cold plunge. Or just straight up cold plunge? Worth trying sauna combo if you haven't IMO. I'm not into either so much now, but some years ago the sauna/ice bath was working for me.
welcome.
Best is after hiking to an alpine lake!
Check out wim hof
