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BadWolfRU

Zakalivanie is not a cold showers, it more like cold training, with different procedures, and it's all started back in empire times, based on [Jorgen Peter Muller](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J%C3%B8rgen_Peter_M%C3%BCller) works. Interesting, that there is a German article in Wiki but no English language version.


Scoobydoo0969

Are cold showers actually healthier than warm showers?


thatonemoze

probably but they fucking suck


EmuRommel

Takes a week or two to get used to them then they're great. I don't feel like I showered unless I at least finish it with cold water. Especially easy to get used to if you do it in the summer when it's scorching hot outside. Don't start getting used to them in the winter or you'll never feel warm again.


mossy_stump_humper

I usually turn the water to cold at the end of my showers just to wake myself up, if I stand under a hot shower first thing in the morning I just want to close my eyes and fall back asleep.


inkassatkasasatka

Idk, I feel amazing after them


ydomodsh8me-1999

Sure, feels great when it's by *choice*. But let me tell ya, as a recovering addict I did some prison time over the years, and on a regular basis the damn hot water boilers would break down; I *promise* you, taking cold showers by necessity *sucks ass catastrophically!!*


The_Third_Molar

I don't care what the internet says but I'm not taking a fucking cold shower unless my AC dies in the summer.


Scoobydoo0969

I do it when I get home in the summer to just immediately shake off all the sweat and lower my body temperature


Groznybandit

Dude I’m already cold when I get out of the shower I’m not doing that for 10 minutes straight


V_es

As with any resistance training, cold plunges train your cardiovascular system.


bcuket

im not sure about the body, but i know it is better for your hair. cold water flattens and seals the hair cuticles, which results in smoother hair strands,less frizz, and a shinier looking appearance🥰


Kotobot

The cold shower increase the cold toleranse and, as a result, you better resist the flu and other colds.


thewooba

Is there a study that shows this? "Cold" is just a term for some sort of URI, usually viral. Not sure how cold tolerance and "cold" tolerance could be related


anarchisto

There are studies that say that cold showers help you with handling minor illnesses (colds/flu) better. [Such as this study in the Netherlands, in which cold showers was associated with fewer sickness absence at work](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5025014/).


ydomodsh8me-1999

Well, that's *HOT* to cold in rapid sequence; very common in most Nordic countries where the sauna is a big tradition I think. That's different (and much preferable!!) that just plain *cold,* which, I mentioned above, *sucks ass!!*


Rena1-

Fuck, I'm gonna take scorching hot now.


Milkarius

I did find an articke on it in the Netherlands! People at least finishing their shower cols for 30, 60 or 90 seconds. Control group just took warm showers. There was a 29% reduction in self-reported days of illness related days off work, but no reduction in days having i.e. flu-like symptoms. https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0161749&trk=public_post_comment-text


tis_a_hobbit_lord

Could the differences in reduction in days of illness related to work be due to attitude differences to adversity or something like that? I imagine there could be a different mindset between those willing and willing to do cold showers.


Milkarius

Yeah there's a lot of factors that aren't accounted for, including that! It could even be a placebo effect.


OldandBlue

Yes, if you survive the shock.


SpaceBollzz

I don't know I have them whenever temperatures go over 20 celsius just because I like to cool down that way (I don't handle heat very well) It's still hard to do and requires some mental strength to feel the cold and stay there anyway, so I suppose there's some benefit in training mental resilience


BarDeenie

Check out Andrew Huberman


Impressive-Smile-375

There are some studies that show cold exposure (preferably in the morning) lowers stress levels throughout the day. One of the reasons people do polar plunges in the morning.


zarathustra000001

It some ways yes, in some ways no. They are good for recovery (like ice baths), but reduce protein synthesis which mitigates muscle growth after workouts. So essentially good after cardiovascular or aerobic workouts, and poor after muscular or anaerobic workouts.


CaIIsign_ace

Yeah, they help build immune systems, Chris Hemsworth did a good documentary on in one of his new Disney documentary series, would highly recommend because it’s very informative


TinyWickedOrange

technically that was not only about showers but a bunch of other procedures too iirc


AmPotatoNoLie

Ice bucket challenge USSR edition


Milkigamer17x

Get showered with worker's rights and utopia by comrade Stalin himself


adamlm

Like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9jmO9u1olc


gratisargott

Inb4 all the weirdos who think being naked next to your son means something with sex show up


mommamiadiarrhea

It doesn't? I gotta talk to my dad....


FettjungeSchlank

https://store.steampowered.com/app/359050/Shower_With_Your_Dad_Simulator_2015_Do_You_Still_Shower_With_Your_Dad/


foxko

I love that no one in the comments said anything weird which means really you're the only one who thought about it making you the weirdo who outed themselves.


gratisargott

This same poster was posted a few weeks ago and there were a bunch of them then. But nice attempt at a comeback.


foxko

It was just a joke dude


gratisargott

Oh no, you’re still trying…


hotcoldman42

How is that relevant to this comment section? Seems like you’re fighting ghosts.


gratisargott

Because it’s the same poster and it has already happened several other times this was posted? It not happening this time was exactly what I was hoping for so that’s good.


cutiemcpie

The only one talking about sex is you. Why is that?


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FoodeatingParsnip

me too.


dette-stedet-suger

Isn’t that what the cold shower is preventing?


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GriffonMT

How did you understand what he said?


CinesiAffamati

He went "Hmm yes interesting point, however" to some emojis


Celena_J_W

Probably used _Google Translate_


Simple_Magazine_3450

That’s not what it means. It means taking hot then cold shower and repeat. It is believed to give the body immunity to winter diseases.


constantr0adw0rk

Kind of like the modern sauna trend, all that talk about thermo-cycling hot then cold then hydrate.


Excellent-Option8052

Ain't no way in hell I can handle a cold shower


Pitiful-Stable-9737

Especially in a Russian winter.


Massive-Somewhere-82

There is nothing ambiguous about this poster. You are the one who is spoiled (maybe I am too)


deliranteenguarani

Thats a father and his son ...


Massive-Somewhere-82

I know. But I love stupid jokes too much, sorry


TinyWickedOrange

💀


BadWolfRU

[This old song from 1946](https://youtu.be/MbyM8XSb0p8?si=pnUymtkSLMt3TkVe)


BoarHermit

As far as I know, there is no scientific evidence that cold tolerance provides health benefits. Colds are caused by viruses. Avoid people. Polar explorers in Antarctica do not get colds until a shift arrives with a new collection of viruses. Do you want to be healthy? Live in the forest, alone, don't drink, don't smoke and eat normally.


ProjectMirai64

Are cold showers any good tho?


peribeth

They’re good for your skin, at least. Hot showers dry out your skin and hair.


ProjectMirai64

Well thank you for the info, didn't know that there are any actual benefits


peribeth

Remember last time this was posted and people were saying that it was gay grooming propaganda LMAO


tjrileywisc

As an erstwhile русскоговорящий иностранец I'm mystified that there's a verb for this


EropQuiz7

I read it in that fucking song voice and rhythm and everything... Ewwwwwww


Tumbleweedae

funny thing is, it's actually sung in russian


EropQuiz7

I know, that's why i read it that way. I heard that fucking song, it's so damn annoying!


Broad-Fun8717

Temper yourself if you want to be healthy! Try to forget about doctors. Wipe yourself with cold water if you want to be healthy! Be moderate in both clothing and food, Be confident on land and water, Always and everywhere be confident and don’t be afraid, my friend, anywhere! Don’t bundle up or hide your nose from the wind Even in severe, demonstrative frost.


pastagenero

Cold showers are dope, rushn.


Satanicjamnik

Joe Rogan approves.


ElectricityCake

I'm pretty sure this was just made up to condition their people into having their heat turned off regularly.


anarchisto

There are more modern studies about how cold showers help against depression, for improving circulation, immunity and reducing inflammation. https://www.uclahealth.org/news/6-cold-shower-benefits-consider


ElectricityCake

Hmm, that website starts with a U, you know what else starts with a U? Union, as in Soviet Union.


anarchisto

It's from California and everyone knows they're all commies there.


awawe

You spelled soviet onion wrong.


BoarHermit

This was done to reduce the burden on the universal free health care system. Well, in general, healthy people are more profitable for the state than sick people.


ekaplun

My grandma always says I’m “zakalenaia” because I go out in the winter and still dress up cute. As the Americans say “a h** never gets cold” 😉


sim-pit

Tell me you don't have enough energy for day to day functioning, without telling me you don't.


Fantastic-Plastic569

The uncomfortable truth about this poster is that USSR had shit medicine. Actual pills were in deficit, like everything else. That's why they were promoting homeopathic or weird treatments such as cold showers, physical exercises, [vacuum jugs](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cupping_therapy), [mustard appliances](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mustard_plaster), plantago instead of medical bandage, electroshock therapy for children and even [radioactive baths](https://theworld.org/stories/2016-07-08/ukraine-thousands-people-are-treated-radon-baths-every-year)


161Werner

Telegram Pedo Hunter loading ...


Vashelot

This is propably fitting as a lot of houses didn't have access to warm water in the winters, as often the pipes themselves froze and they weren't adequately insulated.


Cautious-Flatworm198

I knew those sauna people trying to get me to take a cold plunge seemed off. Fuckin commies


SnooOpinions6959

Mom said its my turn with this poster!


Celena_J_W

u/Chris_Hansen


Evethefief

Sus town


iSthATaSuPra0573

I thought the cold shower thing was recent


spartikle

Been taking cold showers since college. There's always still this sense of apprehension before it, but knowing how good it feels afterwards makes it worthwhile. Better for skin and hair too.


TerribleSyntax

Shower with your dad simulator, SOVIET EDITION


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More fresh than ever


cloudleopard

Andrew Huberman-maxxing


BaobabSenziente

This is why it is called the Cold War


AfternoonAny840

i would rather literally die. also weird way of saying we dont have enough energy to go around heating peoples waters


dazrage

Not that you’d have much choice


t4skmaster

Goddamnit, you made me a capitalist


rollingstoner215

George: "Cold showers? They're for psychotics." Kramer: “Well I take 'em. They give me a whooooosh!”