Hardening is a long and, importantly, continuous process. You can not harden for 1 month, skip 2 and enter the cold water as if nothing had happened. Such jokes are dangerous for your health. And once again, you do not need to put yourself to the test. There are a lot of positive reviews about the incredible sensations after dipping into the ice hole. But luck is not the law.
What is tempering?
Quenching is not just about walrzing and pouring ice water on it. Tempering includes:
- Being in the fresh air.
- Walking barefoot.
- Catching fire. Please do not confuse with burnout and chocolate tan, it is very harmful. And half an hour in the sun is very useful.
- Wiping with a wet towel.
- Contrast shower.
- Dousing with cold water.
To achieve a truly hardened body, it will be ideal to combine all the factors of hardening.
How to start tempering
It is necessary to start hardening with warm water!
- Contrast shower. Everyone knows about the benefits of alternating warm and cold water. At the beginning of hardening, the difference between the water temperature should be 1-20 °C. And when the body is stronger, you can increase this difference by another 1-20 °C. Finish the procedure with cold water and rubbing.
- Walking barefoot. At home, remove all your slippers and socks and go barefoot. Just be careful, during the heating shutdown, you should not risk walking on icy floors.
- The premises must be ventilated. There should always be fresh air at home. Even if it is cold, you need to open the window for a few minutes.
When the body is used to water, room temperature and lower temperatures, you can lower the degree and increase the time spent in cool water. The ideal option is a river or lake. 2-3 times a week to plunge into the river water, and the rest of the time to continue home hardening.
What is the difference between river water and home water? After all, at home you can walk to completely cold water. An abundance of factors. For example, in a river or lake, the water in degrees may not differ from the water from the tap, but the air and wind when leaving it do their job.
How to harden in autumn and winter
In tempering, the most important thing is to continue and not give up. Yes, even in the fall, if you:
- observe daily home hardening;
- consistently 2-3 times a week you plunge into the river or lake;
- and at the same time, you feel good.
Only in this case, in the fall, the river water will not be very cold and dangerous for you.
If you have the opportunity and desire to continue hardening in the winter-continue. But be very attentive to your well-being. You don’t have to be a walrus to be seasoned. Continue to harden at home, go to the pool. A good option is a sauna.
And be careful with the Orthodox holiday of Epiphany. You can not expose yourself to a rash act. If the temperature outside is -40, it is better to be careful and replace the hole by pouring cold water from the shower.
And remember:
- Ideally, to be tempered with very cold water-you need to be a perfectly healthy person.
- Always listen to your body. If you feel unwell and your health deteriorates, quit immediately.
- Consistency is the most important thing. Neither the temperature difference, nor the duration of being in cold water, namely constancy. Only by perseverance will you be able to achieve your goal.
Harden up and be healthy!