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TIL https://www.wimhofmethod.com/ https://www.wimhofmethod.com/ Does this have any real, proven by data reliability? or is it just self help-like material focus

TIL https://www.wimhofmethod.com/ https://www.wimhofmethod.com/ Does this have any real, proven by data reliability? or is it just self help-like material focused on alpha-males?

unkulunkulu 5y ago
Did you actually hear him talk? There is no need to be insecure about your body’s abilities. Not only “alfa” males can do things. “He can do it you can (potentially) do it” sounds quite proven to me, do you disagree? So the only question (for me) is “can he do what he says he can”.
- penjelly 5y ago
  wim had world records in ice diving and has worked with researchers on studying his breathing technique. that said, HE IS AN ANOMALY. Hes been shown to have higher brown fat percentage then the average male (including his own twin). so no, just because he can do crazy things like dive into a frozen lake for X minutes doesnt mean the average person can. That said. the breathing exercises and cold showers DO have a positive physiological effect and they are worth doing, even if you dont become superhuman overnight. do his breathing technique every morning when you wake up, its like a very potent meditation that makes you feel good. im about to do mine now.
  - robocat 5y ago
    > Hes been shown to have higher brown fat percentage then the average male Cause, or effect? I think you are implying he was born an anomaly, rather than that he has become special using his techniques.
foxhop 5y ago
I'd say Wim is more of a sigma male than an alpha. The breathing techniques allow the practitioner to traverse space time without death, in cold and low oxygen environments. Check out the highlights from David Blaines "Ascension"
OJFord 5y ago
Definitely self-help quackery.. 'focus on breathing, expose to cold, commit to both' ok fine whatever, scroll down, 'travel with Wim, EUR 2499'.. uh-huh.
zikduruqe 5y ago
Yes, sorta. Just like boxers train themselves not to flinch when punched, you can teach yourself to tolerate cold better. As to boosting your immune system and the other claims, no one can prove that at home and is probably due to other changes in their personal lives. But I will say I did the Wim Hot method for 1000 days straight, and considering the cost of admission (free), my resistance to cold increased. I am that weirdo that walks around barefooted in the winter anyways, and it just allowed me to go a bit longer in colder conditions. I used to teach people to survive extreme situations, and only used the WHM to teach them how to endure cold a bit better, but some people are just wired to be able to do so or not. It is no magic bullet.
- penjelly 5y ago
  can confirm the breathing can help you when in cold OR hot scenarios i used to do in in the sauna to bear the heat and its an interesting experience. (not recommending huffing on hot air though)
penjelly 5y ago
doctors opinion: https://youtu.be/D6EPuUdIC1E https://youtu.be/D6EPuUdIC1E personal anecdote: just do the breathing once or twice and youll feel it doing something. i find the effect very useful for eliminating brain fog and impulse control, also relieves my tired eyes, and makes me want to crack my knuckles. to me its like a rapid meditation but more potent. its def not self help focused on alpha males. the breathing imo is the most effective single thing you can do from his 3 things (meditation, breathing exercises, cold exposure). This isnt new btw. the breathing is based on pranayama and people have experimented with blood oxygen/CO2 levels for performance forever. see: apnea training & freedivers.

TIL https://www.wimhofmethod.com/ https://www.wimhofmethod.com/ Does this have any real, proven by data reliability? or is it just self help-like material focused on alpha-males?

unkulunkulu 5y ago

Did you actually hear him talk? There is no need to be insecure about your body’s abilities. Not only “alfa” males can do things. “He can do it you can (potentially) do it” sounds quite proven to me, do you disagree? So the only question (for me) is “can he do what he says he can”.

penjelly 5y ago
wim had world records in ice diving and has worked with researchers on studying his breathing technique. that said, HE IS AN ANOMALY. Hes been shown to have higher brown fat percentage then the average male (including his own twin). so no, just because he can do crazy things like dive into a frozen lake for X minutes doesnt mean the average person can. That said. the breathing exercises and cold showers DO have a positive physiological effect and they are worth doing, even if you dont become superhuman overnight. do his breathing technique every morning when you wake up, its like a very potent meditation that makes you feel good. im about to do mine now.
- robocat 5y ago
  > Hes been shown to have higher brown fat percentage then the average male Cause, or effect? I think you are implying he was born an anomaly, rather than that he has become special using his techniques.

foxhop 5y ago

I'd say Wim is more of a sigma male than an alpha. The breathing techniques allow the practitioner to traverse space time without death, in cold and low oxygen environments. Check out the highlights from David Blaines "Ascension"

OJFord 5y ago

Definitely self-help quackery.. 'focus on breathing, expose to cold, commit to both' ok fine whatever, scroll down, 'travel with Wim, EUR 2499'.. uh-huh.

zikduruqe 5y ago

Yes, sorta. Just like boxers train themselves not to flinch when punched, you can teach yourself to tolerate cold better. As to boosting your immune system and the other claims, no one can prove that at home and is probably due to other changes in their personal lives. But I will say I did the Wim Hot method for 1000 days straight, and considering the cost of admission (free), my resistance to cold increased. I am that weirdo that walks around barefooted in the winter anyways, and it just allowed me to go a bit longer in colder conditions. I used to teach people to survive extreme situations, and only used the WHM to teach them how to endure cold a bit better, but some people are just wired to be able to do so or not. It is no magic bullet.

penjelly 5y ago
can confirm the breathing can help you when in cold OR hot scenarios i used to do in in the sauna to bear the heat and its an interesting experience. (not recommending huffing on hot air though)

penjelly 5y ago

doctors opinion: https://youtu.be/D6EPuUdIC1E https://youtu.be/D6EPuUdIC1E personal anecdote: just do the breathing once or twice and youll feel it doing something. i find the effect very useful for eliminating brain fog and impulse control, also relieves my tired eyes, and makes me want to crack my knuckles. to me its like a rapid meditation but more potent. its def not self help focused on alpha males. the breathing imo is the most effective single thing you can do from his 3 things (meditation, breathing exercises, cold exposure). This isnt new btw. the breathing is based on pranayama and people have experimented with blood oxygen/CO2 levels for performance forever. see: apnea training & freedivers.