Uploaded April 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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In this movie, I’m going to share with you my experience of trying out cold showers for a week. Cold showers are a popular trend that many people claim to have amazing benefits for your health, happiness, and performance. But is there any scientific evidence to back up these claims? And what are the potential drawbacks and dangers of exposing yourself to freezing water every day?
I decided to find out for myself by taking the cold shower challenge and documenting the results. Along the way, I learned a lot about the science behind cold showers, how they affect your body and mind, and whether they are worth it or not. If you’re curious about cold showers or want to try them yourself, this movie will give you all the information you need to make an informed decision. Watch till the end to see my final verdict on cold showers and whether I’ll continue doing them or not.
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SOURCES:
hbr.org/2018/03/cold-showers-lead-to-fewer-sick-days
verywellhealth.com/are-cold-showers-good-for-you-7094732
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27631616
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17993252
theconversation.com/cold-showers-a-scientist-explains-if-they-are-as-good-for-you-as-wim-hof-the-iceman-suggests-181678
themanual.com/fitness/benefits-of-cold-showers
washingtonpost.com/wellness/2022/03/10/benefits-of-cold-water-immersion
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/the_snowball_effect_practice_one_happiness_habit_and_the_others_will_follow
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:50 My First Cold Shower (And Science)
02:50 The Right Way To Shower
04:24 My First Recovery Cold Shower
05:12 Final Days of Cold Shower Week
06:25 Cold Shower Science Isn't Reliable
09:40 Should You Try Cold Showers?
10:20 Outro
Support me as an independent creator: patreon.com/FrankMenken
In this movie, I’m going to share with you my experience of trying out cold showers for a week. Cold showers are a popular trend that many people claim to have amazing benefits for your health, happiness, and performance. But is there any scientific evidence to back up these claims? And what are the potential drawbacks and dangers of exposing yourself to freezing water every day?
I decided to find out for myself by taking the cold shower challenge and documenting the results. Along the way, I learned a lot about the science behind cold showers, how they affect your body and mind, and whether they are worth it or not. If you’re curious about cold showers or want to try them yourself, this movie will give you all the information you need to make an informed decision. Watch till the end to see my final verdict on cold showers and whether I’ll continue doing them or not.
on instagram.com/thefrankmenken
on twitter.com/thefrankmenken
new videos every week.
SOURCES:
hbr.org/2018/03/cold-showers-lead-to-fewer-sick-days
verywellhealth.com/are-cold-showers-good-for-you-7094732
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27631616
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17993252
theconversation.com/cold-showers-a-scientist-explains-if-they-are-as-good-for-you-as-wim-hof-the-iceman-suggests-181678
themanual.com/fitness/benefits-of-cold-showers
washingtonpost.com/wellness/2022/03/10/benefits-of-cold-water-immersion
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/the_snowball_effect_practice_one_happiness_habit_and_the_others_will_follow
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:50 My First Cold Shower (And Science)
02:50 The Right Way To Shower
04:24 My First Recovery Cold Shower
05:12 Final Days of Cold Shower Week
06:25 Cold Shower Science Isn't Reliable
09:40 Should You Try Cold Showers?
10:20 Outro
