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StaceyL76
StaceyL76 Posts: 711 Member
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I have tried body tempering (ending the shower with cold water in my case/cold shower) a couple of years ago (in the winter months even!) and it really gave me a jolt to my day. I felt a lot more alive! Well, now trying it after a workout is even better! Here are some links if you are interested in checking it out.

I take my normal hot shower and then end it with the last 2 minutes or so cold. Feels GREAT! You do have to ease into it and get over the mental part of it.. that is half the fun!

http://www.powerathletesmag.com/pages/tempering.htm

http://artofmanliness.com/2010/01/18/the-james-bond-shower-a-shot-of-cold-water-for-health-and-vitality/

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/simon3.htm

Have fun!

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  • starboardzor
    starboardzor Posts: 312
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    My boyfriend thinks I'm crazy for liking this!! I had no idea there were health benefits. I just do it cuz it feels sooooo good!
  • Rubie81
    Rubie81 Posts: 720 Member
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    No thank you, hahahaha!
    Maybe when it's 90 degrees.
  • gameovergt
    gameovergt Posts: 502
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    tried it didn't like it
  • sassylilmama
    sassylilmama Posts: 1,495 Member
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    I stumbled upon this when my daughter flushed while I was showering lol. At first I kinda went into shock but then it was nice. Did not realize it could have health benefits though.
  • SpaceMarkus
    SpaceMarkus Posts: 651
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    That's pretty interesting. I usually love a cooler shower post workout. I'll have to give this a shot today!
  • StaceyL76
    StaceyL76 Posts: 711 Member
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    That's pretty interesting. I usually love a cooler shower post workout. I'll have to give this a shot today!

    Yeah! It will give you quite the jolt for you day.. among the other benefits if practiced regularly. = )
  • Katrob9
    Katrob9 Posts: 431 Member
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    hmm, will have to give this a go. :)
  • ace175
    ace175 Posts: 518 Member
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    I have tried body tempering (ending the shower with cold water in my case/cold shower) a couple of years ago (in the winter months even!) and it really gave me a jolt to my day. I felt a lot more alive! Well, now trying it after a workout is even better! Here are some links if you are interested in checking it out.

    I take my normal hot shower and then end it with the last 2 minutes or so cold. Feels GREAT! You do have to ease into it and get over the mental part of it.. that is half the fun!

    http://www.powerathletesmag.com/pages/tempering.htm

    http://artofmanliness.com/2010/01/18/the-james-bond-shower-a-shot-of-cold-water-for-health-and-vitality/

    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/simon3.htm

    Have fun!

    Also, I've heard that cooler water makes your hair shiner compared to warm water, so i always make sure to do a final rinse with cold water at the end of my shower!
  • johnwhitent
    johnwhitent Posts: 648 Member
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    Maybe on my next trail run I'll just jump in the river with my dogs afterwards!
  • StaceyL76
    StaceyL76 Posts: 711 Member
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    Maybe on my next trail run I'll just jump in the river with my dogs afterwards!

    I bet that would be awesome! atleast after. LOL:laugh:
  • bmontgomery87
    bmontgomery87 Posts: 1,260 Member
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    I've tried it a time or two.
    Pretty rough to get used to haha.
  • mishelnkiki
    mishelnkiki Posts: 775 Member
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    i do this everyday! but not bc i want to. bc i have a neighbor (apt complex) who must know when i wanna take a shower bc she will take one about a half hour before and leave me with little to no hot water. cant wait to get a house!
  • sassylilmama
    sassylilmama Posts: 1,495 Member
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    i do this everyday! but not bc i want to. bc i have a neighbor (apt complex) who must know when i wanna take a shower bc she will take one about a half hour before and leave me with little to no hot water. cant wait to get a house!

    lol sounds like yall need to get a schedule for showers
  • InfamousQ
    InfamousQ Posts: 266 Member
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    I need to try this....but I don't like the cold so I will try it once and see
  • StaceyL76
    StaceyL76 Posts: 711 Member
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    It is cool.. it may take a couple of times to get through the mental aspect.. LOL

    Once is better than zero. ; )
  • heyjude78
    heyjude78 Posts: 160
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    Cool post- I sometimes rinse my hair with cold water, but try not to get the bod. I'll try it for the immunity boost. Somehow I got onto the Saddleback Leather Co. site and blog from one of the sites you listed and that guy is so cool- great blogger. Glad to find it thanks to you- cheers!

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