05/05/2022
There’s nothing like a hot shower to ease the aches and pains after a hard day’s work. But have you stopped to think about the benefits of a cold shower? Guys, there are many.
Skin – a cold shower can reinvigorate your skin immediately. Unlike when using hot water, a cold shower doesn’t dehydrate the skin and helps preserve the sebum layer, which provides a naturally lubricated barrier giving protection to both skin and hair.
Increased Circulation – when your body comes into contact with cold water, the circulation on the surface skin layers is reduced. This results in the blood having to circulate faster in the deeper tissues creating an ideal body temperature, leaving you feeling revitalized.
Post Workout – after a tough workout in the gym a cold shower can aid muscle recovery. Cold water has regenerative properties which encourage your muscles to relax and then repair, essential after an intense gym session.
Improved Immune System – while having cold water on your skin, your body releases adrenaline. This increase in adrenaline causes the immune system to release more anti-inflammatory chemicals lowering your inflammation response to infections. Interestingly, absence of workers who regularly had a cold shower was 29% lower than those who never, correlating with the improved immunity finding.