Ice Bath

Podcast with Stephanie Brownyard, host of The Dream, The Date, and The Broken Bra. We explore the why of the three pillars of breathing exercises, voluntary exposure to cold, and mindset/focus popularized by The Wim Hof Method.

The effect of ice baths on muscle growth and strength following resistance training Ice baths, or cold-water immersion (CWI), is trending on social media platforms due to the benefits of minimizing fatigue and accelerating recovery after physical activity. CWI procedures consist of the submersion of limbs, or the whole body…

Story of my Cold Trip to Zakopane (Poland) — Middle of December in Poland’s winter capital — Zakopane. The highest mountain range of Poland, Tatry, is around us. Including the highest peak Rysy (2499m). The thermometer reads three degrees Celsius below zero, mountain trails covered with a thick carpet of snow. Here and there you can spot green tree…

By Soji James, CPT, CSCS “Stress” and “life” go together like peanut butter and jelly. Whether it’s due to long hours on the job, family conflict, or deciding which gym or fitness studio to bring your talents to, stress is intertwined with existence. Left unchecked though, this silent killer can…

The last two months of my life have been the most eye opening mentally. I could arguably say i’m in my most stressful period so far but I feel at peace in trusting the process and working through it & I only have a few points to credit for it. …

“Breathe in, let it go” — When the coronavirus pandemic hit NYC, my family was fortunate to flee to a summer house in Pennsylvania, tucked far away into the woods, far away from any major cities or urban bustles. Everything there is less — less work, less noise, less stuff. As school moved online and many…

Breathing is the only thing that is always with us every moment of the day. It connects our body with our mind. But most of the time we don’t even know it’s there. We are never taught how to use it. Last Sunday I took my first Wim Hof Method…

I’ve been charged with the task of journaling my breathing practices by the breath wizard Dan Brulé. His name sounds delicious, doesn’t it? “I’ll have the Dan Brulé.” “Excellent, sir.” “Does that come with creme?” “No creme. Just breath, you fat fuck.” Ah…huh. Perfect. If there’s one thing I hate…