Athletic & Aware

Athletic & Aware

SFH #28: Cold Water 🧊

Cold exposure boasts an impressive list of benefits for our health

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Brian Hain
Apr 11, 2021
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Yes, I’m one of them! One of those cuckoo cold shower, cold plunge, and cold exposure advocates.

I first tried cold water therapy for recovery post workouts and races back in the mid-aughts. I enjoyed the benefits each time but didn’t really explore frequent use until a few years ago. Anecdotally, my day, mood, and body are noticeably better when I get t…

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