Wim Hof Method

[LiveFromUkraine]

I have been enjoying weight lifting for the past 4 years or so.  That is when I don't hurt myself and boy does it take time to get over those mistakes the older I get.


I took a break on the weights and started doing some body exercises.  I guess it would be like circuit training where I do 10 reps of each exercise one after the other, take a break and repeat.


I found out my stamina needs work even though I would hit the jump rope after a weight training session.  After not seeing a lot of progress I had an idea that it may not just be my stamina but the way I was breathing.

I saw Wim Hof on some videos and got his course.

I plan on starting it this Monday but went through a video and started applying his breathing to my workout.  I nearly doubled my reps just from changing my breathing.

I'm pretty pumped about this.  I'll keep a little journal here if anyone is interested.   I am really looking forward to how well this does with cold temperatures.  Hof is known as the Ice Man and part of his course is training yourself to withstand cold temperatures.

Here is a documentary on the guy.

[ML]

I have always had trouble with becoming 'out of breath' while exercising, even as a teenager.  But numerous tests have shown nothing.

Keep us updated on how this goes for you.

[LiveFromUkraine]

I have always had trouble with becoming 'out of breath' while exercising, even as a teenager.  But numerous tests have shown nothing.

Keep us updated on how this goes for you.

Sounds exactly what I was experiencing.  I don't recall it being so bad when I was a kid.  It was bad enough to make me consider going to the doctor for some tests.  I just had a heck of a time trying to catch my breath after the circuit training workouts. 

I noticed I was able to catch by breath very easily after the workout once I switched my breathing.  The difference was quite drastic which is why I got so excited.  haha

I'm looking forward to the cold showers.  I have done them before, but always had to push through that loss of breath when I first got into the cold water.  Apparently this won't be a problem if I do this training correctly.


I'll definitely post more after I get into it further.

[Bounder]

Who looks forward to cold showers??? 

[LiveFromUkraine]

Who looks forward to cold showers??? 

They are very refreshing once you get over the cold part.   

[GQBlues]

They are very refreshing once you get over the cold part.   

LMAO! You mean once you're body goes numb then shuts down? 

[LiveFromUkraine]

LMAO! You mean once you're body goes numb then shuts down? 

Sure, there is that as well.  haha


Wim is a mad man.  I find this stuff interesting.