Cold has various benefits. Here are a few:
Cold is anti-inflammatory
INSEP (National Sport Institute in France) has athletes spend a few minutes every day at -110C for the purpose of decreasing inflammation in muscle and improving performance. Yes, because the cold has anti-inflammatory effects on your body.
Cold improves sleep
Sleeping cycles are associated with temperature cycles in the body, with the body temperature decreasing right before falling asleep. A decrease in temperature will therefore improve sleep quality and patterns.
Cold decreases sickness
A study out of the Netherlands showed that those taking a cold shower for 90 seconds every day has a 29% decrease in illness.
Cold burns fat
Body warms up by burning fat. When it is cold, your body burns more fat, leading to a decrease in the risk of diabetes and obesity.
Finally, there is nothing more enjoyable than relaxing in a sauna, and then jumping through a hole in the ice on the lake!
