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re: I’m thinking about making a purchase and getting into the Cold plunge craze.
Posted on 12/28/24 at 8:49 am to SquatchDawg
Posted on 12/28/24 at 8:49 am to SquatchDawg
There are alot of people training for different events or activities that are not professional athletes. In fact, the vast majority aren't. Cold water submersion can definitely help to increase blood-flow which will improve recovery and help people remain active in their sport or activity of choice. There are plenty of people who think heat is a better option as it it forces the body to recover more naturally but that doesn't do much for acute pain.
So, if you've a golfer who enjoys playing 2-3 times a week but your sore from the gym or something similar, it makes alot of sense. Same with say someone training for a half or full marathon. Or, someone recovering from an injury to try to help reduce swelling and inflammation as they balance a return to running program searching for a balance of rest but also working to return to a specific sport or activity.
Taking care of yourself isn't just for professional athletes.
So, if you've a golfer who enjoys playing 2-3 times a week but your sore from the gym or something similar, it makes alot of sense. Same with say someone training for a half or full marathon. Or, someone recovering from an injury to try to help reduce swelling and inflammation as they balance a return to running program searching for a balance of rest but also working to return to a specific sport or activity.
Taking care of yourself isn't just for professional athletes.
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Posted on 12/28/24 at 9:26 am to FlatTownProdigalSon
What’s the point of buying one? Just put ice and cold water in your tub
Posted on 12/28/24 at 9:29 am to DarlingClementine
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You will spend a lot of money
my daughter did the polar plunge on a trip to Antarctica a couple of years ago, it cost her a lot of money, she liked it so much she's going back do it again(the polar plunge, you preverts)
Posted on 12/28/24 at 9:31 am to FlatTownProdigalSon
I know guys that swear by it. They say it’s impossible to gain weight if you do it every morning. There are tutorials on YouTube that will show you how to make one for like $50 and a trip to tractor supply.
Posted on 12/28/24 at 9:41 am to Loconuts
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There are tutorials on YouTube that will show you how to make one for like $50 and a trip to tractor supply.
You really need a tutorial? Here let me help you out
Posted on 12/28/24 at 9:43 am to Tiger1242
Well if you didn’t want to run to Circle K everyday for 7 bags of ice there are ways to do it.
Posted on 12/28/24 at 9:46 am to r0cky1
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What’s the point of buying one? Just put ice and cold water in your tub
Buying that much ice every time you use it will be more expensive than a unit pretty quickly
Posted on 12/28/24 at 9:51 am to FlatTownProdigalSon
What's the difference between doing a cold plunge and going outside in 40 degree weather for 5 minutes with minimal clothing?
Posted on 12/28/24 at 9:52 am to FlatTownProdigalSon
White people got way too much time on their hands
This post was edited on 12/28/24 at 9:53 am
Posted on 12/28/24 at 9:58 am to FlatTownProdigalSon
Don’t
Do cold showers instead
Do cold showers instead
This post was edited on 12/28/24 at 9:59 am
Posted on 12/28/24 at 10:00 am to MintBerry Crunch
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Do cold showers instead
Cold showers aren’t cold
Posted on 12/28/24 at 10:02 am to cgrand
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if you have a bathtub you already have what you need
That's what I was thinking. Go to the gas station and buy 10 bags of ice and do it. See how much you like it after a week.
Posted on 12/28/24 at 10:03 am to LSU Grad Alabama Fan
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What's the difference between doing a cold plunge and going outside in 40 degree weather for 5 minutes with minimal clothing?
The neighbors screaming and calling the police for one.
Posted on 12/28/24 at 10:22 am to Boudreauboudreaugoly
Yes. I’m afraid that’s what will happen!
Posted on 12/28/24 at 10:33 am to Mingo Was His NameO
You’d only need a bag or two at most.
Posted on 12/28/24 at 10:35 am to cubsfan5150
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You’d only need a bag or two at most.
You need at least 3 or 4. That’s $10+ every time you use it. You can get a decent unit for less than $1k. If you have room a commercial ice machine isn’t a terrible idea either
Posted on 12/28/24 at 10:54 am to Mingo Was His NameO
quote:Upon your presentation in the delivery room your dad walked out for good on your Mom saying “A Mingo ain’t my baby”.
Cold showers aren’t cold
Posted on 12/28/24 at 10:58 am to FlatTownProdigalSon
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cons
It's fricking cold
Posted on 12/28/24 at 11:01 am to FlatTownProdigalSon
I went the cheap route last summer and got an inflatable one off Amazon. It was awesome for cooling down after working outside all day in July/August heat. Keeping it clean and maintained was a pain so I didn't use it much after that hottest part of the year. I was thinking about cleaning it out and filling it up next cold spell. Just let nature do it's thing and not have to mess with as much ice. It took way too much ice in the summer and it struggled to dip into really cold temps.
I'd really love to get a nicer one with a pump that's easier to keep clean and use. I think I'd mess with it more if it was more convenient. I'm not going to preach the health benefits and act like some expert on here, but I know I feel damn good after using it. I'm more relaxed and sleep better.
I'd really love to get a nicer one with a pump that's easier to keep clean and use. I think I'd mess with it more if it was more convenient. I'm not going to preach the health benefits and act like some expert on here, but I know I feel damn good after using it. I'm more relaxed and sleep better.
Posted on 12/28/24 at 11:04 am to Mingo Was His NameO
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You need at least 3 or 4
You must have an enormous tub then. Weird for such a short guy? You swim in the house? Rubber ducky?
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