Need a chaser after your workout? This is it.

StaceyL76

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!

starboardzor

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

No thank you, hahahaha!
Maybe when it's 90 degrees.

gameovergt

tried it didn't like it

sassylilmama

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

That's pretty interesting. I usually love a cooler shower post workout. I'll have to give this a shot today!

StaceyL76

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

hmm, will have to give this a go.

ace175

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

Maybe on my next trail run I'll just jump in the river with my dogs afterwards!

StaceyL76

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

I've tried it a time or two.
Pretty rough to get used to haha.

mishelnkiki

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

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

I need to try this....but I don't like the cold so I will try it once and see

StaceyL76

It is cool.. it may take a couple of times to get through the mental aspect.. LOL

Once is better than zero. ; )

heyjude78

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!