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So you went to your doctor looking for a prescription and instead of offering you pills, she told you to try cold exposure to improve your hormone levels. Seriously? But don’t give your doctor the cold shoulder just because he prescribed a cold plunge. Your doctor, it seems, is very wise and up-to-date on current research into hormone health and cold exposure.
I was supposed to finish this post a month ago, but I got distracted.
That’s what I would have said in 2022. I’m a natural born procrastinator frequently distracted by shiny objects like my 238th game of Solitaire on my phone. Yes, I know. I’ve got ADD. Well, at least self-diagnosed ADD. Some days, it’s my super power. More often, it’s the thing that annoys me and the people counting on me to get something finished.
To go the distance as a runner, you need to remember three things: 1. Keep your shoelaces tied, 2. Check for traffic before you cross the street and 3. You’re going to get sore a day or two after an especially hard run.
Cold plunging is everywhere. Athletes, celebrities, and wellness enthusiasts swear by its benefits — from improved mood and focus to reduced inflammation and better sleep. But recently, a debate has surfaced: Does cold plunging interfere with muscle growth?
After years of hyping cold plunges, we’ve claimed they boost your mood, burn fat, and build resilience... but it’s time to come clean.
It’s all a sham. A slippery, soggy, chilly sham.
