Breathe Mother F*cker - How the Wim Hof Method Can Completely Change Your Life w Brandon Powell
The Hard To Kill Podcast with Dave Morrow
English - December 12, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 74.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsFitness Health & Fitness Mental Health ems health fitness mentalhealth military mindset nutrition police ptsd training Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
I never would've thought that breathing and getting in a cold shower would have such a dramatic effect on my health but it has. I spoke with Brandon Powell, a level 3 Wim Hof Method instructor, about the power this method has to change your life forever.
Takeaways
Cold therapy can activate the parasympathetic nervous system and improve cardiovascular health.Gradually building up tolerance to the cold is important for optimal results.Post-cold training and recovery practices are essential for maximizing the benefits of cold therapy.Finding comfort in discomfort and reconnecting with nature are key aspects of incorporating ancient healing practices into modern life.
Chapters
00:00Introduction to Cold Therapy
47:15The Effects of Cold on the Body
48:14Face Dunking and Parasympathetic Activation
49:12Cold Training and Cardiovascular Health
50:04Thermogenesis and the Body's Response to Cold
51:21Training Smooth Muscle with Extreme Temperatures
52:19Post-Cold Training and Recovery
53:15Becoming Cold Adapted
54:11The Nervous System's Response to Cold
56:00Extended Cold Exposure and Core Body Temperature
57:12Building Tolerance to Cold
58:36Balancing Modern Life and Ancient Healing Practices
01:01:07The Rediscovery of Ancient Healing Strategies
01:04:03Indigenous People and Connection to Nature
01:06:00Finding Comfort in Discomfort
01:08:05The Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems
01:10:21The High Art of Cold Therapy
01:12:34Getting Started with Cold Therapy
01:18:38Connecting with Brandon Powell
01:20:11Closing Remarks