One question that I get regularly as a certified Wim Hof Method instructor is how to practice cold exposure after the class or workshop ends. The easiest thing for most people, in most cases, is variations on cold showers.

"But what if I live in an area and the shower water isn't really that cold?"
"How long should I keep the shower water cold?"
"Can I ever take a warm shower again?"

There are numerous health benefits to cold exposure but the purpose of this post is to give Hof'ers some potential cold exposure ideas and concepts with progressions and alternatives. My hope is that regardless of experience and where you are geographically you can find a way to get your cold exposure training in.

But first a quick ...

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