How to SURVIVE Your First Ice Bath or Cold Plunge

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Cold water immersion (also known as ice bathing) is an excellent way to decrease inflammation, promote recovery from intense workouts, manage stress, improve resiliency and more. At the same time, it's not easy to convince yourself to jump into a tub full of freezing-cold water. In this video, I'll share my six top tips for surviving your first ice bath. Implement them and you might just learn to love (or at least appreciate) this uncomfortable but highly-beneficial practice.
I take ice baths in a product aptly named the Cold Plunge, which you'll see in the video. You can learn more about the Cold Plunge via the links below, but the tips I share in the video are applicable to any type of cold water immersion apparatus.
[Chapter Markers]
0:00 - Intro
0:42 - Tip #1: Stay Calm!
1:15 - Tip #2: Pick a Safe Temperature
1:42 - Tip #3: Focus on Your Breathing
3:05 - Tip #4: Stop Watching the Clock
3:22 - Tip #5: Play Your Favorite Song
3:36 - Tip #6: Avoid Moving Around a Lot
4:00 - Final Thoughts
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Get $150 off of Cold Plunge with promo code MK: michaelkummer.com/go/coldplunge
[Links]
- Cold Plunge Review Blog Post: michaelkummer.com/health/plun...
- Cold Plunge Review Video: • COLD PLUNGE Hands-on R...
- Ice Bath vs. Cryotherapy Blog Post: michaelkummer.com/health/ice-...
- 10 Benefits of Daily Cold Plunges Blog Post: michaelkummer.com/health/ice-...
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[Medical Disclaimer]
The information shared on this video is for educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or registered dietitians (which I am not) and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. Consult with a physician before starting a fitness regimen, adding supplements to your diet, or making other changes that may affect your medications, treatment plan, or overall health.
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@anonymoususer1231 Год назад

Breath breath breath!! With in seconds your body calms down. I did over a min my first time at 50f 10 c i felt amazing after. I had extreme anxiety at first that went away fast. Now i can’t wait to do it again tomorrow morn.

@MichaelKummer Год назад

Right on!

@charleskrueger5805 5 месяцев назад

That’s good- my 1st time was @ 50 degrees - I made it 45 seconds. Second time was after a 30 min sauna sesh and I made it 20 seconds 😂

@Hillbillyhomeowners 4 месяца назад

My mom got tired of me talking about it , and ordered one from Walmart. It will be here Friday

@GenuineArticle71 11 месяцев назад

You've been helpful to me. Much appreciated.

@MichaelKummer 11 месяцев назад

Glad to hear it!

@twrkhanasparukh 2 месяца назад

all good advices

@another_utfan Год назад

I've only ever taken cold showers so hopefully this will help take my first cold bath

@MichaelKummer Год назад

I'm convinced it'll help you with your first ice bath!

@another_utfan Год назад

@Michael Kummer I took one yesterday and it helped me quite a lot, and also helped me outside of taking an ice bath too such as pushing myself past my limits and also learning to control my breathing during my sprints

@wonkayt3608 Год назад

Thanks so much! It helped a LOT

@MichaelKummer Год назад

Glad to hear it!

@elisenaify5538 Год назад

This video was so helpful that I watched it again. Very helpful!

@MichaelKummer Год назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@ollygee 2 года назад

Thanks so much for this! I went with cold water from the tap first, it was cold but these tips helped

@MichaelKummer 2 года назад

Glad it helped!

@jackiechan27 Год назад

This video is amazing I’m doing my first one soon!!! thank you so much for sharing such amazing tips makes me feel a little bit less anxious about it thank you!!! 😊😊😊

@MichaelKummer Год назад

You’re most welcome, Jackie! I’m thrilled to hear the video was helpful and I wish you good luck for your upcoming plunge!

@kathykummer2324 2 года назад

I can’t believe you filmed this video inside the cold plunge!! Great tips btw!!

@MichaelKummer 2 года назад

Thank you!! 😊❤️

@urielflores2722 Год назад

Bro thanks for the tips, I only lasted the first time 10 seconds lol, but after I saw your video I put thought about that it’s just in my head, and slowed my breathing, I lasted 30 seconds!

@MichaelKummer Год назад

That’s awesome! Congrats 🎊

@donschlegel1972 5 месяцев назад

Great thank you so much that’s helpful. I have been plunging for about a year taking time to go colder and longer I did find that when I plunged in I needed to put my head right under the water first and then bring my head up and then breathe, and the Lord’s prayer laugh out loud.

@MichaelKummer 5 месяцев назад

You are so welcome!

@TheSwayzeTrain 2 года назад

That's a nice set up.

@MichaelKummer 2 года назад

Thanks! Do do enjoy it a lot!

@scottmitchell3761 Год назад

Great advise- one point though, you Do want to work up to wiggling and waving your hands and feet around. Your body heat will create a sheath of warmth around you that will not give you all the benefits of that specific temperature. Beginners- yes. As you progress, make sure you move a bit.

@MichaelKummer Год назад

Yeah, breaking that thermal barrier is a great idea. I started doing that and it makes a big difference (i.e., it sucks more).

@walterkummer3538 2 года назад

Perfekt

@MichaelKummer 2 года назад

👍🏻

@MichaelKummer 2 года назад

Get $150 off of Cold Plunge (the tub I use on a daily basis) with promo code MK! Learn more at michaelkummer.com/go/coldplunge

@Slimeball-B Месяц назад

Thanking man my first time 😅

@MichaelKummer Месяц назад

Welcome!

@BravoDeltaEngraving 6 месяцев назад

Is there a minimum time to aim for as a beginner. At let's say 55 degrees starring 20 or 30 seconds to build up? What about getting out, immediately go for the towel and warm or let your body naturally regulate back? Thanks! Starting tomorrow!

@MichaelKummer 5 месяцев назад

You can do as long as you want but won't see most of the benefits until you stay in the tub for about two minutes. If you want to lose weight, let your body warm up slowly. If weight/fat loss isn't a concern, dry off and go about your day.

@CrueLoaf Год назад

I do cold showers and cold swimming. I have no problems mentally with the cold plunge. BUT my arms frigging hurt! It was like crazy pins and needles and it was an achy hurt. Would that stop if I spent longer in the water?

@MichaelKummer Год назад

I'd try to get used to that by increasing the temperature a bit. I mean, there is an initial shock response that subsides after a while but it really depends on your cold perception :)

@CrueLoaf Год назад

@@MichaelKummer that’s tricky to increase the temp of a cold tub in the garden. But the second plunge was a tad easier.

@isaiasvalladares441 9 месяцев назад

I had the same thing happen to me which was surprising. I love cold weather and handle cold showers pretty well. When I went into the ice tub after like 5 seconds I was in physical pain.. the same thing like you @CrueLoaf but in my legs… like shards of glass piercing through my legs… I had my whole body submerged so I took my upper body and arms out and that helped. Also the guide stayed with me through the whole 90 seconds but I was about to get out a couple of times just because of the physical pain… I don’t know if that’s normal and I’m sure that the more I do it the easier it will get but just doesn’t seem like it should hurt that much haha and it’s that’s what’s making me think twice of doing it again :(

@CrueLoaf 9 месяцев назад

@@isaiasvalladares441 hiya. Good news...the more I have been doing it, the less it hurt. I don't really have an issue now. I would suggest building up the time you spend int he water slowly from 30 seconds. Next time 40 seconds and so on. If you are too achy, you've gone too long so next time go back to the last successful time. Build that tolerance slowly. :)

@user-my9kr7ur6j Месяц назад

@@isaiasvalladares441 I do cold showers at the end of my shower and it makes my head hurt, like just before it is going to be numb. I literally get goosebumps when it is 70 degrees, just depends on the wind.

@kyleholden3409 4 месяца назад

I wish I would have watched this before my first few plunges

@MichaelKummer 4 месяца назад

🤣

@antonionua Год назад

Ive also seen people dunk their head in right away - does this help at all?

@MichaelKummer Год назад

Yes, that helps because it triggers an even greater fight or flight response than if you omit your neck and face areas.

@antonionua Год назад

@@MichaelKummer So I just ordered the 'M-Pulse Believe' and the exact 'PLUNGE' as you lol. We have the same set up bro haha, how often do you clean your sauna and did you buy their cleaning supplies?

@MichaelKummer Год назад

@@antonionua I hope you used my affiliate links, otherwise I won't be able to answer your question ;) Just kidding...we clean the sauna every couple of months using non-toxic cleaners and damp towels. We didn't buy their cleaning supplies because we already have similar ones at home from HypoAir. I do use the Plunge maintenance kit, however. Congrats on your purchases, I'm sure you'll love that combo as much as we do!

@antonionua Год назад

@@MichaelKummer unfortunately I discovered your page after purchasing them bro otherwise I would! Deff will help out any way I can moving forward. In any videos do you talk about your daily routine with them? Workout, sauna, cold etc..I’d love to hear what you do so I can get an idea of a routine I’ll be doing! Thanks man love your stuff 🤟🏻

@MichaelKummer Год назад

@@antonionua No worries man! No, I only have a video on how to survive your first ice bath - see ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1wvZ9a6j1Pk.html. And I have a blog post about combining sauna and cold plunging - see michaelkummer.com/health/ice-bath-and-sauna/

@legacy6519 Год назад

What’s a safe temperature for a cold plunge?

@MichaelKummer Год назад

That depends on your tolerance to cold temperatures. I can safely jump into water that’s at freezing temps but someone with a heart condition might not do so well. If you’ve never done it, I’d recommend starting somewhere between 50-55 degrees Fahrenheit.

@legacy6519 Год назад

@@MichaelKummer Sounds good! I’ll try that temperature first. I’ve been wanting to do this for some time now and I think i’ll take and chance do it! I play a lot of soccer and also go to the gym. My body does feel so sore after each game and after a few days in the gym. Hopefully this can give me a boost.

@Stiddie 7 месяцев назад

Moving around does make you colder and is necessary for best results.

@MichaelKummer 7 месяцев назад

Moving does make it feel colder but I wouldn't worry about it until you've become accustomed to just sitting still in the tub for a few mins.

@calbaking 7 месяцев назад

5 + 5 ( + 5? ) = 20. got it. haha

@MichaelKummer 7 месяцев назад

Are you referring to the box breathing? It's 5-5-5-5 (inhale, hold, exhale, hold).

@lokiuk 5 месяцев назад

The only tip is controlling your breathing. long exhale is important. But all your tips are very useful. Also, in the end, you can do horse stance to warm you up. All this i learned from Wim Hof. 😊😊. Now don't be a pussy and get into that cold plunge everyday. Its amazing. Keep smiling

@Loyannelima 6 месяцев назад

Milles( certified whm) says that we have to move from time to time while breathing

@MichaelKummer 6 месяцев назад

Movement makes the water feel colder. That's the opposite of what you want to recommend to a first timer :)

@user-uh5nb8js8w 4 дня назад

Why would you stay still? You should want to disrupt the thermal barrier

@MichaelKummer 4 дня назад

If this is your first time and you're on the verge of freaking out, breaking the thermal barrier is not advisable. Worry about that for when you're more comfortable in the cold.

@bcschroer 6 месяцев назад

Are you not supposed to dunk head ?

@MichaelKummer 6 месяцев назад

There are various protocols, depending on how comfortable and advanced you are. Dunking head is a great idea but it may be too much for a first-time plunger.

@mrjackpickle2033 Год назад

Bro stole my surname and added an m to it

@MichaelKummer Год назад

Believe it or not but I didn’t pick my last name.

@mrjackpickle2033 Год назад

@@MichaelKummer dw fam lmao I didn't mean it like that I didn't want to insult you mb

@MichaelKummer Год назад

@@mrjackpickle2033 I was just kidding man!

@michaelkay8914 4 месяца назад

Im gonna try my first ice bath today. It snowed here in Flagstaff AZ so im filling my tub with snow & cold water. Im gonna fight all temptation not to get in & I'm hopeing to stay in for at least 1min or more. Im doing this for many reasons. 1. Making myself do something i really don't want to do. 2. Supposed health benefits 3. 🇷🇺🕯☦️Russians are Awesome ☦️🕯🇷🇺

@MichaelKummer 4 месяца назад

Good luck!