How to SURVIVE Your First Ice Bath or Cold Plunge

Cold water immersion (also known as ice bathing) is an excellent way to decrease inflammation, promote recovery from intense workouts, manage stress, improve resiliency and more. At the same time, it's not easy to convince yourself to jump into a tub full of freezing-cold water. In this video, I'll share my six top tips for surviving your first ice bath. Implement them and you might just learn to love (or at least appreciate) this uncomfortable but highly-beneficial practice.

I take ice baths in a product aptly named the Cold Plunge, which you'll see in the video. You can learn more about the Cold Plunge via the links below, but the tips I share in the video are applicable to any type of cold water immersion apparatus.

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0:00 - Intro
0:42 - Tip #1: Stay Calm!
1:15 - Tip #2: Pick a Safe Temperature
1:42 - Tip #3: Focus on Your Breathing
3:05 - Tip #4: Stop Watching the Clock
3:22 - Tip #5: Play Your Favorite Song
3:36 - Tip #6: Avoid Moving Around a Lot
4:00 - Final Thoughts

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[Medical Disclaimer]
The information shared on this video is for educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or registered dietitians (which I am not) and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. Consult with a physician before starting a fitness regimen, adding supplements to your diet, or making other changes that may affect your medications, treatment plan, or overall health.

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[anonymoususer]

Breath breath breath!! With in seconds your body calms down. I did over a min my first time at 50f 10 c i felt amazing after. I had extreme anxiety at first that went away fast. Now i can’t wait to do it again tomorrow morn.

[donschlegel]

Great thank you so much that’s helpful. I have been plunging for about a year taking time to go colder and longer I did find that when I plunged in I needed to put my head right under the water first and then bring my head up and then breathe, and the Lord’s prayer laugh out loud.

[another_utfan]

I've only ever taken cold showers so hopefully this will help take my first cold bath

[Daytrdr]

Bro thanks for the tips, I only lasted the first time 10 seconds lol, but after I saw your video I put thought about that it’s just in my head, and slowed my breathing, I lasted 30 seconds!

[reynoldsglunt]

I’m a first timer at this. I want to do it solely for the health benefits of it. Just put my water in yesterday and it’s at 50 degrees. Thanks for the tips, you’ve really put my mind at ease!!

[SashasarusRex]

This video was just long enough for me to watch and not jump out! 😂Forget a song, I'll watch you again for the bath. #embracethesuck !

Thank you!

[elisenaify]

This video was so helpful that I watched it again. Very helpful!

[jackiechan]

This video is amazing I’m doing my first one soon!!! thank you so much for sharing such amazing tips makes me feel a little bit less anxious about it thank you!!! 😊😊😊

[scottmitchell]

Great advise- one point though, you Do want to work up to wiggling and waving your hands and feet around. Your body heat will create a sheath of warmth around you that will not give you all the benefits of that specific temperature. Beginners- yes. As you progress, make sure you move a bit.

[ollygee]

Thanks so much for this! I went with cold water from the tap first, it was cold but these tips helped

[kathykummer]

I can’t believe you filmed this video inside the cold plunge!! Great tips btw!!

[jamesradford]

loved the vid, just watched it, dove into the bath, loved it - I see why this is so addictive

[bryansparks]

Best advice! Glad I watched this before my first plunge. It was AWESOME by the way.... well actually it sucked, but now that I'm out, and showered, it's awesome! Thanks for everyone of those tips. I plan to do it again tomorrow. Thanks!!!

[GenuineArticle]

You've been helpful to me. Much appreciated.

[newglorydays-yubb]

Watching this while doing a ice bath helps

[DirtRoadTherapy]

The answer I’m seeking is: what to do when I get out? Just dry off? Change into sweats? Is a warm shower bad, or some cardio to warm back up? What are the dos and don’ts of next steps getting out of the water? Nobody talks about this!

[michaelkay]

Im gonna try my first ice bath today. It snowed here in Flagstaff AZ so im filling my tub with snow & cold water. Im gonna fight all temptation not to get in & I'm hopeing to stay in for at least 1min or more. Im doing this for many reasons. 1. Making myself do something i really don't want to do. 2. Supposed health benefits 3. 🇷🇺🕯☦️Russians are Awesome ☦️🕯🇷🇺

[kmndra]

also good advice if u cant get in it like low will power u can pour water over yourself and then get into the water it will be much easier or start with your legs only thats how i started

[kyleholden]

I wish I would have watched this before my first few plunges

[Laika_Come_Home]

It 3 days after the great Gulf Coast Blizzard of '25 and im about to take my first plunge in some snow I scooped up.