Unlocking Resilience: The Science and Benefits of Cold Exposure - Key Takeaways

Key Takeaways

Deliberate cold exposure can be done through various methods like ice baths, cold showers, or swimming in cold water.
Cold exposure triggers adrenaline release, enhancing mental resilience and grit.
It boosts metabolism by increasing brown fat, which helps burn white fat and improves comfort in cold temperatures.
Regular cold exposure can reduce inflammation in the body.
A minimum of 11 minutes of cold exposure per week is recommended for optimal benefits.
Cold showers can be an effective alternative when access to cold water is limited.

minutes of cold exposure recommended per week

thousand calories Michael Phelps could eat daily due to cold water exercise

"You are learning to manage your thinking under conditions of high adrenaline."

"Deliberate cold exposure stimulates more brown fat which helps burn off the white fat stores."

"You can do this in a shower... it hits a lot harder than the ocean does."