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[deleted] t1_j6f6tyr wrote

Reply to comment by TywinShitsGold in A mystery body washed up on a Marblehead beach Thursday has been identified as 31-year-old Michael Gray | “The truth of what happened was such an innocent but reckless mistake. … He started cold plunging sometime ago and often did it to clear his mind and help him work out his stress." by rabblebowser

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AnyRound5042 t1_j6g0v2a wrote

Polar plunge has existed for at least 70 years but okay

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Yeti_Poet t1_j6g23a0 wrote

I don't think they meant that he invented it or anything. Just that it's currently popular with the Bro Jogan set.

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jp_jellyroll t1_j6gsylm wrote

We did ice baths in D1 high school sports 20+ years ago -- after grueling football two-a-days, between back-to-back track events, etc. Long before Roe Jogan's shiny thumb of a head became so popular. But not at night... in the ocean... alone...

The cold immersion eases inflammation and improves muscle recovery. Hop into a sauna / hot-tub / hot shower right after and your joints & muscles feel like jello (in a good way). It's like an all-natural recovery cheat code.

Reddit doesn't know dick about fitness / sports though. Anything remotely physical is bro-ism.

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TywinShitsGold t1_j6hpxnt wrote

I’m assuming you did it in a therapeutic setting with a sauna handy. Not the ocean. At night.

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Valuable-Baked t1_j6htlga wrote

Yeah wes welker was infamous for the cold shock therapy for recovery

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AnyRound5042 t1_j6hwrf6 wrote

Yeah no argument there. Anybody who's done it before knows it can be dangerous. I have only ever done it in the ocean or lakes but never alone.

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oceansofmyancestors t1_j6gv03c wrote

That’s a new years day thing. This guy was doing it regularly. I’ve seen the really cold plunge pools at a few spas.

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AnyRound5042 t1_j6hwzm8 wrote

As far as I know polar plunge (which idk if it's a trademarked name or anything) isn't strictly for new years but I guess it's not the same thing as what this guy was doing if you want to take get into it. When I did it was usually first thing in the morning

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thelasagna t1_j6gfzjy wrote

Not a doctor or a therapist, but my psychiatrist and therapist recommended I do some cold exposure to help with anxiety and panic attacks and it does help. I usually try to just step outside or do an ice bath. It apparently slows your heart rate and breathing and calms the system that causes your body to go into fight or flight during panic attacks.

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The-Shattering-Light t1_j6n40dj wrote

And in the case of that it should be something done safely, not alone at night in freezing temps

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thelasagna t1_j6nrysw wrote

Completely agree - but wanted to share that it was not just a hoe Rogan trend. I feel horrible for the victim but it should be done safely not alone in the ocean at night. :(

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Cheap_Coffee t1_j6hsv4g wrote

Cold showers wouldn't work for that? You have to use open water?

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monkeyinheaven t1_j6hrvpy wrote

FWIW, his wife ( who knows if she's correct) said "He cold plunged at night, alone, in 23 degree weather and the water was even colder. "

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