A YouTuber took on a challenge to take cold showers for 10 days, inspired by Wim Hof. He started with a 1-minute cold shower and aimed to increase the time by 10 seconds each day. Initially, he struggled and found it extremely cold, but as the days went by, he got more comfortable and even started to enjoy the challenge. He shares his experiences, tips, and benefits of taking cold showers, including increased energy, better circulation, and a boosted immune system. After completing the 10-day challenge, he decides to continue taking cold showers for at least 30 days and invites his viewers to try it out for themselves.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker is trying out cold showers for the first time, inspired by Wim Hof.
2. Wim Hof is from the Netherlands, the same country as the speaker.
3. The speaker's first cold shower was extremely uncomfortable and they underestimated how cold it would be.
4. The speaker's goal is to take a cold shower for 10 days, increasing the duration by 10 seconds each day.
5. The speaker lists popular benefits of cold showers, including increased energy, improved circulation, and a boost to the immune system.
6. The speaker's friend tried a cold shower and found it to be not as cold as the speaker's shower.
7. The speaker's shower temperature was affected by the outside temperature, which was 1 degree Celsius.
8. The speaker achieved their goal of taking a 3-minute cold shower on day 7.
9. The speaker's girlfriend has a shower that is also very cold.
10. The speaker's shower door was fixed on day 6.
11. The speaker is considering continuing to take cold showers for 30 days or more.
12. The speaker's energy levels increased significantly after taking a cold shower.
13. The speaker does not recommend taking a cold shower at the end of the day, as it can disrupt sleep.
14. The speaker has launched a podcast and invites listeners to check it out.