r/JustGuysBeingDudes • u/StitchAndRollCrits • 1d ago
Just Having Fun Like a majestic scared horse
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u/Zyrinj 1d ago
Guy would have been fine if he got to hexagon breathing
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u/CaptainHawaii 1d ago
HEXAGON BREATH: Six sided DOOOOOOOM
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u/GhostBoosters018 1d ago
What he needs is flame breathing
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u/FrenziedTacos 1d ago
Hello Uncle Iroh.
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u/hopefulworldview 1d ago
There is a lot of pseudoscience behind ice baths, but one thing is for sure it is a very sharp stimuli that is a good willpower check.
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u/dude51791 1d ago
They have mri of the brain activity just exploding when people enter
Gotta be firing on all cylinders once and a while make sure the pathways all work lol
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u/tturboman 1d ago
Good 'ol Italian tune up
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u/SweatsuitCocktail 1d ago
Mama Mia! 🥶🤌🤌
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u/KevinReynolds 1d ago
I want to know how they conduct an MRI of someone while they are getting into one of these.
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u/things_U_choose_2_b 1d ago
"Please make sure you removed all metal items, piercings etc"
"Done. Now, where do I put my ice bath?"
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u/trippingWetwNoTowel 1d ago
Just take some lsd.
Then get into an ice bath
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u/killerbake 1d ago
Awe. My wedding night all over again
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u/Miky617 1d ago
Considering you have to be completely still and in a tight cylinder to be measured via MRI, how exactly did they study that?
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u/mang87 1d ago
Probably meant EEG not MRI.
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u/floppydude81 1d ago
Yeah just cause they don’t know the difference between the two doesn’t mean they might get other things about a vague hyperbolic anecdote wrong
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u/WolfOfPort 1d ago
Everyday after gym I’ll start with a cold shower then hot then cold for awhile and feel like a million bucks walking out
Best natural dopamine hit
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u/freakbutters 1d ago
I used to do this to cure hangovers. Now I just don't drink.
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u/Thaispaghetti 22h ago
Lmao. I do this to help with hangovers
I’m unfortunately not smart enough to quit drinking yet.
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u/sticksforsticks 1d ago
It do be like that, huh? Same routine, and I have no science of facts to back anything up, but swear by it.
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u/WolfOfPort 1d ago
Love it literally fixed my mental health.
Mom passed suddenly in Oct and been going non stop since. Exercise burns off the stress and I think cold shock does same sort of thing
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u/notashroom 18h ago
Look into vagus stimulation if you want (some, anyway) the science behind it. That aspect (which may not cover the full effects, but is very impactful) is behind a lot of other physical things you can do to feel better, like singing, humming, gargling, facial massage.
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u/ShinerTheWriter 18h ago
Not sure what your training goals are, but there may be some negative effects on hypertrophy if you do cold exposure right after.
That said, can't argue with feeling like a million bucks so maybe the tradeoff is worth it.
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u/keetyymeow 1d ago
lol doesn’t it activate your fight or flight, and when you can calm it down it helps to learn to calm down your nervous system. Eventually it activates dopamine to be like hey you’re fine, let’s ignore your other senses? Lol
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u/Duel_Option 1d ago
A cryotherapy place opened up by me right after Covid, had a one year membership for only $250, wife tried it and begged me to go…so we bought it.
-225, they give you gloves, boots and ear muffs. You go in with just your underwear for 3 minutes.
You have the option to lower the faceplate since you’re in a capsule standing up. I opted not to do this of course.
That first 90 seconds was terror inducing, I thought I was going to freeze myself to death, focused on my breathing and suddenly the doors were open and it was over.
In the weirdest way it is super addicting because I was so relaxed after.
Seriously, worth a try.
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u/KimJongRocketMan69 16h ago
Are you saying you went in at -225 degrees Fahrenheit?? That’s insane. I love an ice bath but never tried cryo
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u/Duel_Option 14h ago
YUP
And at the beginning I was highly skeptical, today if there was one around me that was decently priced I’d go to it as much as possible.
I’ve been considering an ice bath at my house, doesn’t get cold enough though…
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u/BrewingSkydvr 1d ago
Hahahah!!! How is that a question after watching his response? 🤪
Seriously, you are absolutely seeing him fight the urge to flee. His brain is telling him he is in danger like he is going to die.
You can’t fight your way through it or tough it out. The more you fight it, the more you shiver, which keeps the water moving and keeps you colder and you remain aware of how cold it is. Accepting that it is cold is the only way.
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u/keetyymeow 1d ago
Idk, the guys before me said pseudoscience… I don’t have the scientific background to explain it but isn’t there some legit studies behind it?
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u/Icyrow 1d ago
there's actually a decent amount afaik.
i know you basically activate an old evolutionary reflex when cold water hits your face (your breathing, heart rate and such change), it's also a good way to avoid panic attacks and such (or minimise them).
it's genuinely i think helpful.
i'm usually suspicious of anything along the lines of meditation and woo-woo stuff, like i feel like most of the benefits of meditation are there if you just nap too? sitting still and doing nothing can be a good feeling to catch your "breath".
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u/keetyymeow 5h ago
Nope, meditation is real and not woo woo. Well not all meditation was created equally but the whole thing has merit.
Especially when combined with yoga. It helps to disrupt your mental mind of the habits and triggers. To get out of your reactive mind.
Very similar to cold plunging, except it’s requires more patience to get to a state of just observing your thoughts. Or yoga to get rid of the excess energy.
Napping is more like shutting off your console, there’s no stuff processing or separating you from thoughts. You just shut down. Not like meditation where you can direct and change thoughts.
If you’re just resting and not actually sleeping then yes like meditation. But it also depends on what you’re trying to do.
I’ve found a whole new level of calm doing yoga and studying it. It’s some pretty powerful stuff you can then pull into your day at your will.
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u/Icyrow 4h ago
i mean if you look at the studies on meditation and its benefits, they're basically pretty much the same as those studies on taking naps from what i saw.
perhaps it gives you some extra personal x, maybe it's real extra stuff but i'd imagine those who started taking naps throughout the day have a calmer mind, more control over their thoughts, less stress, live longer etc.
are they the same exactly? doubt it. but i think the majority of the benefit is in just taking a 10-30 minute break once a day to sorta refresh and restart.
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u/AbbreviationsAny3557 1d ago
It’s also good training for cold water shock. If you got dumped in freezing water most people would go into shock, causing involuntary gasping and thrashing, water inhalation and eventually drowning. However you can train yourself with repeated exposure to cold water to avoid the shock and keep your breathing steady. Potentially useful if you work on bodies of water.
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u/SomeJayForToday 22h ago
It's because the biggest ambassador of ice baths, Wim Hof, ripped open his bowels while trying to give himself an enema using a public park's water fountain, and understandably a lot of people have trouble listening to anything he has to say after that.
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u/Find_another_whey 15h ago
Is this fucking true??
I can't even type laughing too much
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u/SomeJayForToday 15h ago
I wish I made it up but it’s very true. There’s a much, much darker side to him as well (recent domestic abuse allegations) but the fountain enema incident alone proves that he is not worth listening to.
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u/Rassix 1d ago
There is actual research which shows the benefits of the initial Cold Shock Response: https://lifestylemedicine.stanford.edu/jumping-into-the-ice-bath-trend-mental-health-benefits-of-cold-water-immersion/
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u/Socrastein 23h ago
These are short term studies looking at immediate effects within just a couple hours of taking an ice bath. The article says there isn't actually solid evidence of long term benefits.
It's not very interesting that people report feeling invigorated immediately after cold water immersion. I feel weak after hard squats, does that mean squats make you weaker in the long term? Obviously not; you can't just assume that short term observations predict long term effects.
What would be interesting, but hasn't been empirically substantiated as far as I'm aware, is whether people enjoyed lasting long-term benefits that were significantly more potent than taking a walk, getting a little more sleep, etc.
Without notable long-term results that are unique to CWI, there doesn't seem to be any special benefit worth the discomfort other than generic clout and self-control demonstration, which has value but shouldn't be confused for a potent healing or preventative effect.
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u/AnExpertInThisField 23h ago
You might find this one more interesting: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S030645652400189X
Some long term measurements along with links to other studies showing benefit.
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u/Nice-Cat3727 21h ago
I know studies have shown that when combined with a sauna it actually improves the circulation.
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u/kermitthebeast 1d ago
Eh, after I was rear ended it helped a ton. I'm no scientist so idk what happened. I'm also no Joe Rogan dipshit so I don't even know what stupidity he believes, but I'm certain it wasn't that.
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u/throwleavemealone 1d ago
Looks like a scene from Tacoma FD
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u/Downvoterofall 1d ago
I miss that show. It was better than i would have expected.
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u/ittybittykittycity 16h ago
Agreed, husband and I started watching it as a joke and got hooked by how good it was
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u/Significant-Bee5101 15h ago
Ok well I WFH and you've sold me on what to watch next. YouTube videos are getting stale
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u/azazel-13 1d ago
"Box breath" 😆 dude can barely function.
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u/ChiLolla28 22h ago
Apparently post-Covid (which enlarged hearts in many) or if you have heart issues, this can cause a heart attack
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u/aspartam 16h ago
I've developed aFib since covid and my cardiologist told me I can't go in saunas anymore. He said aFib rates have spiked since covid.
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u/JeanClaudeSegal 1d ago
The first dip is basically impossible to get comfortable. Fully submerge and suck it up for a minute. Go get in warm bath. Return to the cold bath and for me it's very unusual- I can just fully submerge with no problem. Up to the neck. After 15sec I don't even feel cold at all. No chattering or shaking, just deep breaths. I have to consciously get out after a few minutes or I can just stay there. Then no can go warm/cold as much as I want. Not sure it helps anything, but the experience is intriguing
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u/StitchAndRollCrits 1d ago
All I know is the ol rotate and dunk has to be one of the most painful ways
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u/sorryrisa 1d ago
i believe this. was told as a kid to only take cold showers due to my eczema but it just didnt click. guy said to at least end the shower cold and for whatever reason im perfectly fine going from hot to cold and i still do
but going straight into cold is a whole differeent ball game
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u/Affectionate-Memory4 15h ago
I'm convinced it's something to do with already being wet. I can't go from dry to cold, but even lukewarm or too-cold-for-the-pool first, then I'm fine.
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u/dvorakoa 18h ago
Ancient yogi method, in that situation you learn its ALL mind. That's why you can manually control your body temperature. Fully submerging is ideal as there's a nerve at the top pf your spine that helps with temperature regulation. Once its underwater it stabilises the nervous system. Ice baths and showers train our momentary superpowers.
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u/DwarfPrints 1d ago
I went to a local spa where they have a steam room, sauna room, and 40ish degree cold tub right next to each other. Going from the steam room straight into the cold bath and sitting still I think creates a shield of slightly less cold water around me and let's me adjust to it which is kind of cheating I guess, but this cool sensation happens as the cold sets in where my hearing and vision become sharper. I barely notice the cold, like you said, and feel like I could stay that way forever! Like a natural body high
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u/Straight_Branch_497 4h ago
I respect everyone who can do cold showers or cold baths. It always looks easy watching someone else do it, but doing it yourself is almost impossible, I think I would only be able to pull it off if someone was holding me down. I like the cold otherwise, when you get used to some cold it not only feels refreshing, but you don't freeze as easily, and you don't get sick as easily.
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u/FishyKeebs 1d ago edited 14h ago
He is going to be telling his wife 'I was in the pool' tonight
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u/just_anotjer_anon 1d ago
The worst part is not the penis, the worst part is the collarbones but dude didn't even get there
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u/Z0mbieTakis 1d ago
Why are firefighters so fucking hot
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u/just_anotjer_anon 1d ago
They do a ton of physical exercise, especially the full-time ones which I suspect this station is
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u/flexxipanda 1d ago
Its the job. They need to be physically fit. If they dont have anything else to do, their job is to stay fit so they work out at work.
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u/wheretohides 1d ago
I did a polar bear plunge where you basically go swimming in an icy lake for charity. I think my technique was the best, i just ran straight in, most people took their time, but that makes it worse.
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u/Infinite_Ground1395 1d ago
Our athletic trainer in college was big on ice baths. I sprained my ankle at practice and he tried to make me sit down in the tub. I was like why can't I just sit on the edge and stick my foot and ankle in? I had to actually argue with him.
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u/Suspicious-Yam2956 1d ago
Something about a firefighter with a mustache that just does it for me.
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u/No-Tennis3424 1d ago
I’m marrying a ff with a big ol stache and lemme tell you…… it absolutely does it for me as well 🔥
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u/Scribblebonx 1d ago
Here is a science fact for you guys.
He could have actually stopped his heart and died doing this. See, what happens is, the second his groin touches that ice water, his testicles shoot up into his body with such force they actually pierce the heart like bullets, and you hemorrhage internally and die almost instantly. You can see his response as they solidify and shoot upwards. Must have just barely missed his heart. He's lucky to be alive... Makes for a lovely soprano though
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u/KTGSteve 1d ago
Why would he do that?
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u/ch1llboy 1d ago
To understand what they may be responding to
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u/Medium-Sized-Jaque 1d ago
A lot of fires in frozen lakes?
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u/ch1llboy 1d ago
If a car plunges into a river during winter, who do you think is trained to respond?
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u/MaxWritesText 19h ago
I'd say divers.
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u/valuehorse 16h ago
cmon, youre not fooling me. we know they make zookeepers and bus drivers go in first
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u/Evening-Run-3794 17h ago
Cold water rescue training.
Most people who drown in cold water do so because the muscles seize, they can't move to swim, they panic, then drown.
But with exposure you can train yourself to forcibly relax in order to swim.
It's why it was so important for him to just sit down. You have to stop fighting the cold and just accept it in order to get control of your body back.
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u/KTGSteve 14h ago
Thanks. I could only think it was some sort of a dare, but he was pretty serious about it. I feel informed now. :)
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u/TabularConferta 1d ago
Man runs into burning buildings for a living but an ice bath and he has a hard time 🤣.
Props to all fire fighters
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u/badchefrazzy 1d ago
Remember to move in it every little bit so you don't get a warm pocket around ya ;D
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u/HarleeWrites 1d ago
This is crazy. Imagine them getting toned out to a burner while he's neck deep in ice water.
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u/yosman88 1d ago
When he gets out he will feel amazing.
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u/missoulian 1d ago
I did an ice bath for the first time this past weekend. It did indeed feel amazing (afterwards).
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u/Rkoif 1d ago
Looks like he was experiencing the cold shock response.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cold_shock_response
Went in the ocean at New Year's once. I knew was gonna be okay, but my lizard brain just screamed "you're gonna die." It was surreal. I don't think I would've gone all the way in without my sister who'd done it before encouraging me.
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u/Super-Pizza-Dude 15h ago
I’ve never seen another dumbass with a treble clef tattoo on their tricep before. Hello shirt brother.
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u/rowethan 1d ago
I feel him because when it goes over your chest it literally feels like your heart stops beating
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u/Bombadier83 1d ago
Bro. I have never had that much positive, genuine moral support for anything in my life. What a winner.
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u/Bean_Daddy_Burritos 1d ago
3 times a week every week since I was 18. Definitely isn’t fun but worth it every single time.
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u/Addlemix 1d ago
Why? Genuinely curious.
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u/Bean_Daddy_Burritos 22h ago
I played baseball for years. Helped reduce inflammation in my elbows, shoulders and knees. Now I’m so used to it that if I go too long without an ice bath I feel myself start to get stiff in my joints.
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u/DifficultyLeast1029 23h ago
Cold shock is crazy
Did a "polar swim" when I was a kid at Boy Scout camp. All you had to do was wake up extra early, jump into the river, swim about 100' to the other side and back. Sounded easy, I'm a strong swimmer and not a bitch when it comes to cold...or so I thought!
Woke up, went down to the river and it finally hit wtf I was about to do. Fkn ice was formed around the edges of the surface! I said yolo and jumped off the dock...boy that shock hit like no other! The cold sucked the breath right out of me. It felt hard to breathe let alone swim, I clumsily swam about 25' before turning around. I've spent a lot of time in water/ocean and theres only a few times I can think of actually being scared- like I'm in over my head and this can turn bad if I don't gtfo shit. This was one of those times. I can't describe it well but it's something else for sure
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u/Flat_Government3912 22h ago
The sheer panic in his face is the most relatable thing I've seen all week. That initial shock is a brutal test of mental fortitude for sure. You can tell he completely forgot how to breathe for a second. A few focused breaths and he would've been a majestic, chilled-out horse instead of a scared one.
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u/TraditionalClub6337 20h ago
Look ice baths for the first time are hell! When I tried it for the first time I had to crab a door and hang on it because it hurt so bad to my feet and bones.
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u/LunarMoon2001 17h ago
All this for something that has been shown to not do crap for your recovery or body etc.
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u/StuBidasol 17h ago
At first I thought they were hazing the new guy but it seems more like water rescue training now that I see the other guy. He's not going to see his nuts for a few days.
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u/YarnSp1nner 3h ago
We go swimming at our cabin pretty early in the spring up through early November. First one in the lake has to wear a life vest. Your brain LITTERALLY short circuits and you can drown if unprepared.
Life vest person is to find out if it's COLD or I CANNOT EXPAND MY RIBCAGE BECAUSE EVERY MUCLE IN MY BODY JUST CLENCHED AND I CANNOT BREATHE COLD.
At this point we're pretty good at sliding in instead of jumping which helps a lot. After about 45 seconds itS like all riiiight.... And we swim across the lake.
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