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3 Benefits of the Wim Hof Method
Exposure to cold and breathing exercises.
It’s been 4 years since I first discovered cold showers.
You probably have heard of it, I’ve written about it a while ago and it came around the media because of this guy called Wim Hof — he even wrote a book about it: The Wim Hof Method.
It’s to connect with your body again.
This grabbed my attention a couple of years ago during the pandemic. We were all trying to avoid getting sick and to improve our immune system, including me.
But it’s not just physical training, Hof also focuses on mental strength by applying his methods.
Mostly by breathing.
The Science Behind Cold Showers and Breathing Exercises
Why would you get a cold shower when you could have a warm one?
Well…
It must be very healthy to swap something comfortable for something that’s not comfortable at all.
And that’s the case.
Getting exposed to cold and doing cold showers have many health benefits, such as the following:
- Improved mood
- Improved focus
