It's been shown that there are great health benefits from taking a cold shower, known as the "James Bond Shower" or "Scottish Shower." Cold showers can:
- Increase Alertness
- Close Pores
- Improve Immunity and Circulation
- Stimulate Weight Loss
- Speed Up Muscle Soreness and Recovery
- Eases Stress
- Relieves Depression
Taking a warm shower after a hard morning workout feels great, but it takes a strong person to want to turn the cold nob full blast. Instead, get the health benefits mentioned above by slowly incorporating a little invigoration in your life.
At the end of your next shower, practice your breath control while strengthening your lungs by taking a deep breath and hold it for 30 seconds as you slowly turn the temperature down to off. After one week at 30 seconds, try increasing the amount of time by 5-15 seconds each week. Come out refreshed, and re-energized.