How often should I Cold Plunge ?

In addition to the question of how long an ice cream bath should take , it is often asked how often you Cold Plunge . Of course it is completely up to you how often you want to do it. This depends in particular on the time you can or would like to invest.

Regularity more important than frequency

Cold Plunge is really addictive after a while and you will miss it, you should reduce the frequency or do without Cold Plunge for a while. It is important that there is regularity from the start. It's a bit like sport - just as you do sports regularly, Cold Plunge can also become an integral part of your life. You should make sure not to force yourself to make Cold Plunge very often. Because you only risk that you quickly lose pleasure and the consistency, because Cold Plunge does not always fit well into everyday life.

However, as is so often the case, the championship is in regular practice, not in the occasional shine. In this respect, it is not enough for the health benefits of the Cold Plunge S not to go to the ice pool from once in winter and to photograph themselves with winter landscapes. You have to incorporate the Cold Plunge into your daily routine.

Cold Plunge in every season

This is also a very common question. How can I regularly Cold Plunge if winter is only so short. And in times of global warming and even shorter winter, this is also a legitimate question.

Cold Plunge actually goes all year round. Not as easy as in winter where you can jump into your ice barrel but not that difficult either. Because everything you need is cold water. This can be done nearby in a cold Gebirgsbach or river. Or by converting a freezer for the Cold Plunge in summer .

This allows you to enjoy the wonderful advantages of the Cold Plunge S in summer, spring and autumn. And let's not do anything, there is actually nothing about a refreshing ice pool in summer. Coming and warming up are much lighter than in winter and you are probably at +30 ° C in summer anyway after cooling down.

Cold Plunge once or twice a week and long-term

You won't have really positive effects if you only jump into the ice pool once and then do not practice Cold Plunge for months or years. So you should establish a certain routine. For beginners, I recommend going to the ice water once a week. And this all year round. Why once a week?

1. It can be difficult to motivate yourself to make Cold Plunge more than once a week. I speak from experience and find the comparison with sport suitable. How many people do sports every day?
2. Cold Plunge is simply more fun in the group or with friends. How often do you find yourself together to go Cold Plunge ?
3. In my opinion, the weekend is the perfect time because most people have time and you can divide it very well to go at least once (together) Cold Plunge .
4. Take a fixed day for the Cold Plunge , e.g. B. Saturday or Sunday always at the same time. Then this will be an integral part of your life and you don't have to plan it every week.
5. Cold Plunge also results in a little effort, just like sports. In this respect, this does not fit into a normal working day for everyone.

Is there too much Cold Plunge ?

Well, the spirits argue here too? Is it a good 7x a week to do sports? Most would say no. Because the body also takes time to regenerate. After all, this is an "extreme sport" and therefore also comparable. I am firmly convinced that your body also needs breaks from Cold Plunge , so 7x a week is Cold Plunge , i.e. I think every day is rather counterproductive if your goal is to stay healthy or to strengthen your immune system.

Shower cold several times a week

However, what you do every day anyway is a show. And that can be just as well cold. If you are too uncomfortable to take a cold, try changing showers. You can install this several times a week without having to prepare - and comfortably at home under the shower.

Also in summer Cold Plunge

As I said, regularity is important. And a cold shower cannot compensate for the experience and positive effects of the Cold Plunge S. This hardens and you become more sensitive to the cold, but the cold shock is far from as strong as the Cold Plunge and the positive effects are not so pronounced. In this respect, it is important to adhere to the weekly ice pool cadence 1-2 times in summer. Then simply fill your bathtub or bin with ice or go straight into your freezer for a few minutes. Then also without a partner 😉