The 4-7-8 breathing technique for sleep is often recommend as an easy calming exercise for those who struggle to drift off, but how does it compare to the Wim Hof method? And which controlled ...

A trial involving more than 400 people reveals that intense breathing and cold showers improve energy and mental clarity in ...

"The Iceman" Wim Hof claims a combination of breathing exercises and cold exposure can bring people many benefits, including increased willpower; fat loss; a "fortified" immune response; "balanced" ...

Extreme diver Mario Cyr led the way in cold exploration, but it was Wim Hof who popularized the benefits of cold. The Wim Hof method, developed by Dutchman Wim Hof, also known as the "Iceman", has ...

Hyperventilation and cold water plunges rescued Ben Dubin from the dark place he inhabited after an injury. The two components, not to be attempted at the same time, are better known as the popular ...

A Dutch extreme athlete, famous for his ability to withstand freezing temperatures, and breaking world records along the way; Wim Hof is a man on a mission. Millions swear by his simple, accessible ...

"It must be noted that the quality of the studies is very low," the authors of a new review on the method wrote. Reading time 2 minutes New research this week seems to throw cold water on the Wim Hof ...

Plunging into an ice bath and setting time aside in your busy day for deep breathing exercises might not be at the top of your to-do list. but for fans of the Wim Hof Method, it’s a ritual believed to ...

It’s 6 a.m. on a Monday. I stealthily maneuver out of bed in the dark, as to not wake my wife. I head to a dark area of my living room, lay down on the couch and focus on deep, fast breathing cycles, ...