“Cold showers are any showers with a water temperature below 70°F (21.1C). They may have health benefits. Water therapy (also called hydrotherapy) has been used for centuries to take advantage of our body’s tendency to adapt to harsher conditions. As a result, our bodies become more resistant to stress.” (Google)
I’m not sure the water temperature coming out of our shower is below 70 degrees, but compared to the sweaty jungle temps of Bacalar, Mexico, it definitely feels cold.
When I was training to run the Austin marathon, our coach suggested sitting in an ice bath. First sit in enough water to cover the legs, then have someone slowly add ice. Amazingly, the process helps tremendously with recuperating from muscle soreness and strain, and wasn’t as painful as it sounds.
I recently watched this Netflix documentary called The Ice Dive. A fascinating world record that I have no wish to challenge.
Laguna Bacalar never really gets cold, in spite of what the locals think. Winter is actually my favorite time to swim, as the water feels too much like soup most of the year.
Weird as I am, I’ve come to like my “cold” showers. Give it a try. I think the benefits will amaze you. Let me know how it goes.
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Well, I think for me it comes down to choice. If I’m *choosing* to take a cold shower (on a 90 temp/90 humidity day, for instance) then it’s refreshing and exhilarating. But there are too many times on the jungle rancho where I live that there is no choice – because the propane has run out or the electricity is off. Then it’s an irritant. #firstworldproblems😁
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😂 either way it’s a choice
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Hot showers! I love hot showers! I don’t think I could do a cold one. I certainly can’t get in cold water. Often pools are too chilly for me. I need the hot tub.
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It does take some adjustment, but there are so many benefits.
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