Jumpstart Your Brain with Ice Baths!
Harness the cold to unlock your fullest potential
You probably heard this from ๐ฆ๐ท๐ฆ๐ณ๐บ fitness authority out there, but I SWEAR it works: ๐ฐ๐ผ๐น๐ฑ ๐๐ต๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐๐ต๐.๐โ๏ธ
Every day I soak in an ice bath and it makes me feel invigorated, calm, and refreshed.
Cold prompts our adrenals to release norepinephrine, activating the brainโs energizing dopamine system. One study found a 530% increase in norepinephrine and a 250% increase in dopamine in subjects who got into 58-degree water up to their necks for just a few minutes.
Cold showers and ice baths are often used by athletes because not only do they ease sore muscles, but they decrease inflammation and can help you sleep better. ๐ด
Reduce anxiety, control your stress, and boost your energy
It reduces anxiety, boosts energy and immunity, improves mood, and fosters longevity.
You might not stand a cold soak for 10 minutes, so start by finishing your shower with a quick blast of cool water or drop some ice bags into your bath.๐ง๐ง๐ง๐ง
You can slowly increase your exposure to the cold in small steps every day. Itโs not about frostbite ๐ฅถ but exhilaration!
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