Will an ice shower really make you cheerful and happy?

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Does cold water invigorate the body and mind? Specialists know what positive effect an ice shower has on our body, what needs to be taken into account and who it is useful for.

According to Will Ahmed, CEO of the next-level fitness tracker Whoop, in addition to meditation and exercise, it is primarily an ice shower (or a short Ice bath) in the morning that promotes concentration and lifts the mood. According to him: “the colder the better”.

How an ice shower affects our body

When it comes to the effect of ice water on our body , scientists hold different views. However, there is a fairly broad consensus on the following benefits:

Benefit #1: Cold water relieves pain

One of the most frequently mentioned benefits is definitely the pain relief associated with an ice bath. According to Dan Giordano, DPT, CSCS and co-founder of Bespoke Treatments, cold causes blood vessels to constrict, which can help numb and reduce pain.

Benefit 2: Cold water regulates body temperature< /h3>

Cold can also help your body return to a normal temperature after exercising on warm days, preventing overheating.

Benefit #3: Cold water will wake you up and lift your spirits

Studies show that cold water can also improve your mood. Cold activates the sympathetic nervous system and increases the availability of endorphins and norepinephrine. In other words, the cold can not only keep you awake a lot, but also make you a little happier.

“Because there are so many cold receptors in the skin, they send electrical impulses to the brain that increase norepinephrine, which increases brain concentration and releases endorphins and makes you happy. And who doesn't want that?”.